admin, Author at The Pimsleur Language Blog https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/author/admin/ Learning another language doesn't have to be hard. Thu, 27 Mar 2025 23:27:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 Can Drinking 4 Glasses of Water a Day Double Language Learning? https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/drinking-water-doubles-language-learning/ https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/drinking-water-doubles-language-learning/#comments Tue, 01 Apr 2014 05:01:50 +0000 http://pimsleurspeaks.pimsleur.com/?p=376 Amazing New Study Reveals Secret to Faster Language Learning Researchers have long considered language learning to be a combination of the right method and a motivated student, but one researcher may have discovered the hidden key to unlocking second language proficiency. In a surprising new study, scientists found that students who drink four or more Read More >>

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]]> https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/longest-german-word/feed/ 1 Go For Gold: Learn to Speak Russian and Conquer the Winter Olympics https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/go-for-gold-learn-to-speak-russian-and-conquer-the-winter-olympics/ https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/go-for-gold-learn-to-speak-russian-and-conquer-the-winter-olympics/#respond Wed, 15 Jan 2014 00:33:06 +0000 http://pimsleurspeaks.pimsleur.com/?p=300 It comes once every four years. Athletes from every corner of the globe descend upon a chosen nation to exhibit their talents in the ceremonial competition known as the Winter Olympics. This year, the 2014 Winter Olympics travels to Sochi, Russia. Thousands of athletes from around the world will descend upon Sochi come February. If Read More >>

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]]> https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/go-for-gold-learn-to-speak-russian-and-conquer-the-winter-olympics/feed/ 0 Learn Spanish and Discover a Culture https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/learn-spanish-discover-culture/ https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/learn-spanish-discover-culture/#respond Tue, 24 Dec 2013 22:59:30 +0000 http://pimsleurspeaks.pimsleur.com/?p=288 The United States of America has a population of 317 million as of 2013. The total population 5 years and over for 2011 was 291 million. Data released by the U.S. Census Bureau for this segment showed that 231 million people spoke only English at home and 37.5 million spoke Spanish at home. While 80% Read More >>

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]]> https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/learn-language-todays-global-culture/feed/ 0 How to Learn Chinese by Watching TV https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/how-to-learn-chinese-by-watching-tv/ https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/how-to-learn-chinese-by-watching-tv/#comments Tue, 17 Dec 2013 20:27:29 +0000 http://pimsleurspeaks.pimsleur.com/?p=281 Can you learn Chinese by watching TV? For generations, Asian countries have supplied the United States with pop culture trends that have impacted Americans from all walks of life. From television shows to movies to gaming technology, these countries have introduced new concepts that have sparked the imagination of nations worldwide. Although these trends often Read More >>

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]]> https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/how-to-learn-chinese-by-watching-tv/feed/ 1 Choosing to Learn Russian is an A-Plus Choice https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/choosing-learn-russian-a-plus-choice/ https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/choosing-learn-russian-a-plus-choice/#respond Fri, 13 Dec 2013 23:33:46 +0000 http://pimsleurspeaks.pimsleur.com/?p=271 When choosing to learn a new language, Russian historically has been low on the totem pole. However, in recent years, the popularity of this globally large-scale language has been on the rise. Many students are opting to learn Russian over other languages. Russia is the largest country on the planet, spanning across the continents of Read More >>

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]]> https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/choosing-learn-russian-a-plus-choice/feed/ 0 Find Out How to Learn a New Language This Holiday Season https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/find-out-how-to-learn-a-new-language-this-holiday-season/ https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/find-out-how-to-learn-a-new-language-this-holiday-season/#respond Sat, 07 Dec 2013 02:06:08 +0000 http://pimsleurspeaks.pimsleur.com/?p=265 With the holidays just around the corner, gift givers have begun to compile their holiday lists and search for the perfect present. For language lovers, frequent travelers, and linguists, though, the holiday season just got much simpler. With one phone call, a Pimsleur representative can instantly advise how to learn a new language with the Read More >>

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]]> https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/find-out-how-to-learn-a-new-language-this-holiday-season/feed/ 0 The Most Commonly Spoken Languages In The World Infographic https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/most-commonly-spoken-languages-in-the-world-infographic/ https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/most-commonly-spoken-languages-in-the-world-infographic/#respond Fri, 22 Nov 2013 16:48:12 +0000 http://pimsleurspeaks.pimsleur.com/?p=254 In celebration of its 50th anniversary, Pimsleur Language Programs conducted a survey called “Americans and Language: Perceptions and Realities” to find out how much we really know about languages. The results may surprise you. Below is an Infograhic that outlines the survey results.  

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]]> https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/most-commonly-spoken-languages-in-the-world-infographic/feed/ 0 And the Oscar Goes to: How to Learn a New Language through Foreign Films https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/oscar-goes-learn-new-language-foreign-films/ https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/oscar-goes-learn-new-language-foreign-films/#respond Tue, 19 Nov 2013 21:09:46 +0000 http://pimsleurspeaks.pimsleur.com/?p=245 Every February, Hollywood Boulevard shuts down and traffic backs up for miles as Tinseltown celebrates its most prestigious annual event: The Academy Awards. Spotlights illuminate the night sky and camera flashes rain down upon the Hollywood elite as the best films of the year compete for that elusive and handsome gentleman known only as Oscar. Read More >>

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