Linguistics

From Latin to Lisbon: A History of Portuguese

From the Vulgar Latin of Roman soldiers to the courts of Al-Andalus, the Portuguese language has a dramatic and surprising…

6 months ago

The 10 Portuguese Words You’re Already Using

Did you know that every time you spread marmalade on your toast or watch a documentary about cobras, you're speaking…

6 months ago

Why Portuguese Sounds Like Russian to Some

Ever listened to European Portuguese and felt a strange sense of déjà vu, thinking it sounds a bit like Russian?…

6 months ago

A World Tour of the Portuguese Language

It's not just Brazil and Portugal! Join us on a linguistic journey to Angola, Mozambique, Macau, and beyond to discover…

6 months ago

Where Is Italian Spoken? (It’s Not Just Italy)

Think the Italian language is confined to the borders of Italy? Think again. From its official status in the mountains…

6 months ago

The Meaning of ‘Allora’: The Ultimate Filler Word

You hear it constantly in Italy, punctuating every conversation: 'Allora...'. But what does this quintessential Italian word actually mean? We…

6 months ago

The Tricky Past Tense: Passato Prossimo vs. Imperfetto

Struggling with the Italian past tense? Knowing when to use *Passato Prossimo* vs. *Imperfetto* can feel impossible, turning simple sentences…

6 months ago

The Italian ‘The’: A Guide to Articles (Il, Lo, La)

Why is it 'lo studente' but 'il ragazzo'? If you've ever found yourself staring at an Italian noun, completely stumped…

6 months ago

Why Dante Is the Father of the Italian Language

Long before Italy was a unified nation, its people spoke a mosaic of regional dialects, with prestigious Latin reserved for…

6 months ago

Sicilian Isn’t Italian: The Truth About Dialects

Ever wondered why someone from Milan can't understand a Sicilian farmer? It's not just a thick accent; they're often speaking…

6 months ago

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