Are you planning a trip to Mexico but don’t speak much Spanish? Don’t worry, you’re in the right place. The first time I visited a Spanish speaking country I thought I was going to do pretty well. I had been minoring in Spanish at my …
Back in university, I majored in Anthropology and my favorite part of it was linguistics. I loved learning about how language influences culture and vice versa. I also enjoyed learning about language patterns, how people learn languages, and how learning language affects the brain. Here’s …
When I was preparing to study abroad in Chile, I naively thought to myself, “I’ve been studying Spanish for three years, I know this language, I can do this!” Then, on arrival, I realized I had no idea what was going on. I was so …
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