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The Verb “to Know”: “Conocer” vs “Saber” in Spanish, “Conhecer” vs “Saber” in Portuguese, “Conoscere” vs “Sapere” in Italian, & “Connaître” vs “Savoir” in French

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In Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, and French, there are two verbs that mean “to know.” These verbs are: “saber” and “conocer” in Spanish, “saber” and “conhecer” in Portuguese, “sapere” and “conoscere” in Italian, and “savoir” and “connaître” in French. Spanish saber conocer Portuguese saber conhecer Italian sapere conoscere French savoir connaître Ah, two ever-confusing sets of … Read more

Is sign language universal?

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Sign language is not universal. In fact, there are hundreds of different sign languages used around the world, each with its own unique grammar, vocabulary, and syntax. This means that a Deaf person from one country may not be able to understand the sign language used in another country, even if they speak the same … Read more

The Curious Case of the Phonetic Change from Latin “F” to Spanish “H”

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Have you ever noticed how some common words sound strikingly similar across European languages, yet begin with different letters? There are many words that begin with “h” in Spanish and correspond to words that begin with “f” in Portuguese, Italian, French, and Latin. In this article, we discuss the fascinating history behind this phonetic change … Read more

How do you say “What” in French?

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Asking questions is an important part of any conversation, regardless of the language. Questions can help you learn more about a topic, understand someone’s speech, or find out more information. Asking questions in a foreign language can be intimidating, but it is a great way to practice the language. Let’s look at some useful vocabulary … Read more

Learning Spanish and Portuguese at the Same Time

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Spanish and Portuguese are two of the most popular languages to learn. They are spoken in many different countries around the world. Most speakers of both languages are geographically located in the Iberian Peninsula and South America. Spanish has approximately 485 million native speakers and is an official language in 21 countries. On the other … Read more

Aramaic – The Language Spoken by Jesus

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Aramaic is a Semitic language that was spoken by Jesus, his disciples, and many of the people they encountered. It originated in the region of Aram, which is located in present-day Syria. Aramaic was the lingua franca of the Middle East during the first century AD. Introduction The captivating allure of Aramaic, the language spoken … Read more

Learning Languages with Spaced Repetition

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Source: https://ed.ted.com/on/gAL80ew5#digdeeper This globalization, the ability to speak multiple languages is a valuable asset. Whether you want to learn Spanish, French, or any other language, the key to successful language acquisition often lies in effective learning techniques. One such technique gaining popularity is spaced repetition, and Anki decks have emerged as a powerful tool to make language … Read more

Romance Languages: History & Examples

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In this article, we discuss Romance languages. We answer questions like: What are the Romance languages? Why are they called Romance languages? How many Romance languages are there? Is English a Romance language? And many other questions. Introduction to the Romance Language: Romance Language Definition The Romance languages, sometimes known as Latin or Neo-Latin, are … Read more

How to say “For” in Spanish: “Por” vs “Para”

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In this article, we look into how to say “for” in Spanish. In general, both “por” and “para” can mean “for,” although in some other contexts, they can also mean “by,” “per,” “in order to,” “because of,” and some other meanings. The difference between “por” and “para” is often a challenge to many Spanish students. There … Read more