How the Goths Influenced Some of the Most Common Spanish Words
Most of Spanish comes from Latin—but the Goths contributed many words, too. Here's how Spanish got a little Gothic and which Gothic words are still used today.| Duolingo Blog
Most of Spanish comes from Latin—but the Goths contributed many words, too. Here's how Spanish got a little Gothic and which Gothic words are still used today.| Duolingo Blog
Southern France didn't always speak French—it used to be the home of Occitan. Here's what happened to all the Occitan speakers.| Duolingo Blog
Long ago, Celtic tribes—and their words—made their home in Spain. Here are some of the surprising Celtic terms that you still find in Spanish today!| Duolingo Blog
There are many reasons languages can seem similar, and it's not always because they're related. Here's the complex case of Arabic, Hebrew, and Persian.| Duolingo Blog
How long do you need to become conversational in a language? Here are learning milestones and tips for making the most of your time.| Duolingo Blog
For new learners, it can be hard to know what order words go in. Here are some simple patterns to look for and tips for creating your own sentences in Spanish and other languages!| Duolingo Blog
English and Spanish share a lot of cognates, and they are really helpful for learners! Here are tips for using Spanish cognates to boost your learning.| Duolingo Blog
Arabic dialects can be surprisingly unique, from the vocabulary and grammar used to how it's pronounced. Here's what you can expect in the most widely spoken Arabic dialects!| Duolingo Blog
Languages are always evolving new words, meanings, and even grammar—but why? Here's why languages change over time.| Duolingo Blog
Language families come in all shapes and sizes—some include hundreds of languages, and others just a few. This overview covers 22 of the main groups!| Duolingo Blog
What does it mean for languages to be related, and how do they become so different? This is how languages change over time!| Duolingo Blog
Japanese is growing in popularity, but what's behind this trend? Here is the latest data about where Japanese is most popular and what motivates these learners.| Duolingo Blog
