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The First Language Ban: The Story of the Acadian Expulsion

The Acadian Expulsion of 1755 was far more than a military maneuver; it was one of North America's first major…

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The Great Script Divide: Ge’ez vs. Latin in Ethiopia

In Ethiopia's vibrant digital spaces, a cultural and linguistic battle is underway. The ancient, elegant Ge’ez script, a cornerstone of…

6 months ago

The Object’s Many Faces: Finnish Partitive Case

Dive into the Finnish partitive case, a grammatical feature that fundamentally changes how objects and actions are viewed in a…

6 months ago

Llanito: The Code of Gibraltar

Discover Llanito, the fascinating linguistic code of Gibraltar that fluently mixes Andalusian Spanish and British English, often within a single…

6 months ago

The History of Spanish Grammar in 5 Minutes

Ever wondered why Spanish has gendered nouns or a tricky subjunctive mood? The answers aren't in a textbook; they're in…

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The Real Difference Between Essere & Stare

Saying 'Sono bene' in Italian is a classic beginner mistake, one we learned the hard way in a Roman café.…

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Portuguese for Travel: 20 Phrases You’ll Actually Use

Don't just pack a phrasebook, learn what matters for your trip to Portugal or Brazil. This curated list goes beyond…

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The Hidden Arabic Roots of the Portuguese Language

Did you know common Portuguese words like 'alface' (lettuce) and 'açúcar' (sugar) come directly from Arabic? This fascinating linguistic heritage…

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European vs Brazilian: Which Should You Learn?

Planning to learn Portuguese but stuck on which version to choose? European and Brazilian Portuguese have distinct differences in sound,…

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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?…

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