Gender-Neutral Pronouns in Romance
Grammatical gender is a core feature of Romance languages, making gender-neutral expression a complex puzzle. Yet, from the rise of 'elle' in Spanish to the inclusion of 'iel' in French…
New Romance Languages
Endangered Romance: Languages on the Brink
Not all of Rome's linguistic children are thriving like Spanish or French. We shine a light on endangered Romance languages like Aragonese, Picard, and Istriot, telling the stories of their…
What’s the Hardest Romance Language to Learn?
While most language learners ask about the easiest Romance language, we're flipping the script to find the toughest. From the treacherous pronunciation of French to the complex, case-based grammar of…
When Did Latin Become French and Spanish?
There was no single day people in Paris or Madrid woke up and stopped speaking Latin. The evolution from Latin to French and Spanish was a slow, fascinating process of…
Gallo-Romance: The Tongues of Ancient Gaul
Beyond the familiar sound of Parisian French lies a hidden linguistic world born from Latin's encounter with ancient Gaul. The Gallo-Romance family includes a rich tapestry of languages like Occitan,…
The Mystery of Rhaeto-Romance Languages
Venture deep into the Swiss and Italian Alps to uncover the story of the Rhaeto-Romance languages. Learn about Romansh, Ladin, and Friulian—these fascinating descendants of Latin, born from mountain isolation—and…
The Most Spoken Romance Languages Today
Ever wonder which child of Latin reigns supreme? We dive into the numbers, comparing the world's most spoken Romance languages from the native-speaker giant, Spanish, to the geographically vast French.…
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 why the answer is a definitive 'no'. We explore how…
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 the incredible 2000-year journey of the Romance languages, from the…
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 far more complex. The true count could be over 40,…
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 roots and melodic similarities make it seem like a 2-for-1…
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 you might think. A deep dive into grammar and pronunciation…
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 unique history where Celtic and especially Germanic influences reshaped the…
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 time to the Roman Empire to uncover the story of…