Why Words for “Left” Became Language Taboos
Being left-handed used to be taboo, and that changed how languages talked about “left”! Here's how cultures avoided saying this forbidden word.| Duolingo Blog
Being left-handed used to be taboo, and that changed how languages talked about “left”! Here's how cultures avoided saying this forbidden word.| Duolingo Blog
You might have seen “1st person” or “2nd person” before, but what do they mean? Here’s how grammatical “person” works and when you’ll use it.| Duolingo Blog
Language is always changing—but some words can resist for thousands of years. What are they, and how do they do it?| 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
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
Which would be harder: finding a DeLorean or understanding English from 300 years ago? Language experts weigh in!| 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
Some words have the same spelling in different languages but completely different meanings—it’s an accident of history!| 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
Learn more about the roots of the English language, and how the English language evolved 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
The history of Spanish started even before the Romans arrived in Spain, and it's still evolving today! Here's the story of where Spanish came from.| Duolingo Blog
