Research & Tips

Let's talk about flashcards for a minute. If you're learning a language, you've definitely tried them – and you've probably wondered if they're actually helping or just taking up space in your study routine. It's a fair question. With

If you are Learning Spanish and take a quick look at any list of locations around Mexico you’ll immediately notice a pattern: places like Tlatelolco and Chihuaha are not Spanish at all – they come from Nahuatl, the language of the ancient Aztecs. Clearly, we were all speaking something else

Did you know that as of 2024, Spanish remains to be the 4th most spoken language in the world? That’s right, there are an estimated 572 million people speaking Spanish in different countries scattered across the globe (if that’s not a good enough reason to learn Spanish, what

Did you know that Spanish is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world? With over 480 million native speakers across more than 20 countries, it's no surprise that the Spanish language has taken on various forms and accents. Just as English has different accents and

One of the fun things about learning another language is the way it forces you to look at things differently. This is particularly true if you’re an English speaker learning Spanish. Just because you memorize a bunch of vocabulary and grammar doesn’t necessarily mean you can speak the

Let's face it – becoming fluent in Spanish takes about 24 weeks (or 600 hours) of dedicated learning, according to the Foreign Service Institute. That might sound like a lot, but here's the thing: you don't need to quit your job or move to Madrid

As a Filipina raised on a steady diet of teleseryes and romantic ballads, I thought I knew everything about being in love and feeling that kilig. But let me tell you, there's nothing quite like hearing "I love you" in Tagalog to make my heart do

Have you ever thought about how much of who you are today is because of a teacher? For me, it's personal. During my journey to learn new languages, it wasn't just textbooks or apps that got me through—it was the teachers who stood beside me.

Are you learning Spanish? Have you ever felt lost in a conversation because you couldn’t quite catch what your Spanish-speaking friends were saying? You’re not alone. Understanding spoken Spanish can be one of the most challenging aspects of learning the language, even for those who have spent years