Indo-European

Are Romance Languages Just Dialects of Latin?

Are Spanish and French just modern forms of Latin? This provocative question opens a fascinating window into language evolution, revealing…

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From Rome to Romania: A History of Romance

Ever wonder how the Latin of Roman soldiers evolved into languages as diverse as French, Spanish, and Romanian? We trace…

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How Many Romance Languages Are There Really?

How many Romance languages are there? The simple answer is five—Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, and Romanian—but the real story is…

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Can You Learn Two Romance Languages at Once?

It’s a tempting thought for any language enthusiast: why not learn Spanish and Italian at the same time? Their shared…

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The Living Echo of Latin: Is It Italian?

Is Italian the true heir to Latin? While it boasts the most similar vocabulary, the answer is more complex than…

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Can a Spaniard Actually Understand an Italian?

Ever wondered if a Spanish speaker from Madrid could chat with an Italian from Rome without a dictionary? We explore…

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Why French Sounds So Weird (Even to Italians)

Ever wondered why French, a Romance language, sounds nothing like its siblings Spanish or Italian? The secret lies in a…

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The Ultimate Guide to Romance Languages

Ever wonder what connects the Spanish of Madrid, the French of Montreal, and the Italian of Rome? Journey back in…

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The Beginner’s Guide to Learning Russian

Think learning Russian is impossible? This story-driven guide breaks down your first 30 days, from deciphering the Cyrillic alphabet to…

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Why Does ‘Agua’ Use ‘El’? A Spanish Gender Rule Mystery

If 'agua' ends in -a, why do we say 'el agua'? This common Spanish grammar question isn't an exception to…

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