By: Dr. Karyn A. Koven | That moment when you want to say something in a new language, but a little voice in your head pipes up: “Wait, is that the right verb tense? Am I pronouncing that correctly? Oh no, …
By: Dr. Karyn A. Koven | Many students overlook Portuguese in favor of more commonly studied languages like Spanish or French. But the real-world benefits of learning Portuguese are surprisingly far-reaching. Whether you’re preparing for college, aiming to boost your career, …
By: Dr. Karyn A. Koven | If you’re planning to study Portuguese, you may be wondering: should you learn Spanish before Portuguese? It’s a smart question, especially since these two Romance languages are so similar. Many learners think that learning …
While Romance languages may feel quite distant to an English speaker, they are closer than you think. In addition to being widely spoken, Romance languages are some of the easiest languages to learn if your native language is English. The …
According to Forbes, there are over 559 million Spanish speakers globally. The idea that people want to be conversant with the 4th most spoken language globally is a no-brainer. If you’ve gained mastery or are on your way there, there …
For those who already speak a Romance language, such as Spanish, is it worth studying another, such as Portuguese, or French? By Izabella Klein, Portuguese Instructor Learning two Romance languages like Spanish and Portuguese is easier than learning languages that …
By: Izabella Klein Spanish and Portuguese are very similar in many ways. This could be an advantage if someone already speaks Spanish and decides to take Portuguese online classes. They are both neo-Latin languages with an enormous amount of words …
Learning another language is not only a fun, educational activity but also one that can open doors to a variety of future careers. Knowing a foreign language can provide a competitive edge, elevating one job candidate over others. While anyone …