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

Possessive Adjectives in Spanish

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What are the possessive adjectives in Spanish? How to use possessive adjectives in Spanish? You may also wonder: Why is it so hard to learn possessive adjectives in Spanish? Is it really hard? We don’t think so. We also discuss possessive pronouns. What are the possessive adjectives in Spanish? Possessive adjectives are adjective that modify … Read more

How Languages are Learned

How Languages are Learned

Ever wondered how languages are learned? What may seem relatively easy to one person seems difficult to another? Here’s a brief article on how our brains interpret, learn, and understand a language. Language is a natural human instinct Naturally, our first language, also known as ‘mother tongue’ or ‘mother language,’ comes to us relatively easier … Read more

“Why” in Spanish: “Por qué” vs “Para qué”

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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. In this article, we discuss how to say “why” in Spanish. What is “why” in Spanish? Is it “por qué” or “para qué”? There are … Read more

How do you say “What” in Spanish?

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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