Jonathan Del Prado

Learning Spanish is surprisingly doable, especially when you stack it up against trickier languages like Mandarin or Arabic. According to the Foreign Service Institute, English speakers can get comfortable with Spanish in about 552 to 690 hours of study. That’s way less than the 2,200 hours it takes

Ever been watching Spanish movies set in Cuba and suddenly felt like you're missing something? It's like you're feeling every gripping scene, feeling pretty good about your Spanish skills, when BAM! – a word pops up that leaves you scratching your head. Well, it'

Finding useful language resources can be frustrating. You try a random PDF, bookmark a guide that everyone’s sharing, and still feel like something’s missing. What often gets ignored are Turkish TV shows already sitting in your streaming apps. These are full of everyday conversations, cultural references, and the

If you're reading this post, I bet you're probably scratching your head thinking, "Should I even learn Greek?" Your worry is actually valid, especially if you consider how the FSI categorizes Greek as a Category IV language. That ranking actually puts it in the

We're swimming in language learning options these days, with new apps and platforms popping up every month. After testing more than a dozen foreign language tools, I've noticed the same frustrating pattern everywhere. Most platforms either spoon-feed you boring elementary content or dump you straight into

You've probably heard Norwegian in movies or music and thought it sounded even more approachable than other European languages. And you’re actually right! In fact, the U.S. Foreign Service Institute ranks Norwegian as a Category I language, meaning it takes roughly 600 class hours for English

We all have our quirks when it comes to language learning, right? Some folks swear by flashcards, others dive headfirst into grammar books, while people like me gravitate toward anything with music, TV shows, or engaging audio content. So when I stumbled across Language Transfer, I was naturally intrigued. I

Most people pick up a few Hebrew words from Jewish prayers or Israeli news, but they stumble when trying to have actual conversations. You might know "shalom" and recognize Hebrew letters, but when an Israeli helps you with directions or holds a door, you freeze up because you

Learning Greek can be pretty tough, especially if it doesn’t share roots with your native language. I personally fell head over heels for Greek mythology back in high school, and once you throw in Greece’s stunning scenery and fascinating history, well, I was hooked. Over time, I realised