You’re getting ready for your trip to Portugal — maybe a short trip, maybe a big move — and amid all the preparing and planning, there’s that one detail you wish you wouldn’t have to deal with: Do I really have to learn Portuguese? Have to? Technically, no. People live
It really applies to any non-English-speaking country, but one of the best things you can do in preparation for a trip to Spain is to learn the language. You’ll often find Spain’s famously warm welcome becomes that much warmer when your new neighbor sees you’re making an effort to engage
The Spanish-speaking countries in North, Central, & South America are top-notch destinations for American emigrants. They offer stunning weather, lovely people, lower costs of living, and phenomenal culture and cuisine, all in compatible time zones. If you can speak Spanish, you’ll be able to communicate with more than 500 million
It’s easier than ever for Americans to move abroad, thanks to the growth of remote work, apps for travel and navigation, and expat groups to make friends and ask questions. One barrier that remains for the 77% of monolingual Americans? Learning the local language. Although 23% of Americans are bilingual,
Everyone has their own opinion about the best or fastest way to learn a new language, but I don’t think there’s a one-size-fits-all approach. I think that the best way to learn a new language is to be patient and gracious with yourself, be reasonable with your goals and expectations,
