Culture Archives | The Pimsleur Language Blog https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/category/culture/ Learning another language doesn't have to be hard. Thu, 22 Jan 2026 21:09:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8 Pimsleur’s Holiday Gift Guide for Language Lovers https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/pimsleurs-holiday-gift-guide-for-language-lovers/ Fri, 05 Dec 2025 14:40:20 +0000 https://blog.pimsleur.com/?p=12475 Stumped with holiday gift ideas? Instead of uninspired choices like socks or a tie (dad already has them), or a store gift card, how about the gift that keeps on giving? We’re talking about learning a language, of course! Language learning gifts supply year-round education, and they’re ideal for all sorts of people – students, Read More >>

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]]> Your Next Obsession: Step into the World of Korean Webtoons https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/korean-webtoons/ Thu, 06 Apr 2023 14:08:21 +0000 https://blog.pimsleur.com/?p=28210 Your Guide to the Best of Korean Digital Comics These days, it’s easier than ever to access all kinds of media with the help of modern technology; by opening a search engine or a mobile app, we have the power to access a seemingly endless amount of content that we wouldn’t be aware of otherwise. Read More >>

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]]> Valentine Traditions and Sweetheart Nicknames Around the World https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/valentines-day-traditions-around-the-world/ Tue, 14 Feb 2023 20:55:05 +0000 https://blog.pimsleur.com/?p=28177 Valentine’s Day: The Day of International Love Valentine’s Day in the United States has come to be known as the ultimate commercial holiday: candy hearts, dozens of roses, cute cards, champagne, and, of course, chocolate! Ours isn’t just a romantic holiday, but one that’s widely celebrated between families and at schools. If you’ve ever wondered Read More >>

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]]> Lunar New Year 2023 – Year of the Rabbit https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/chinese-lunar-new-year/ Wed, 18 Jan 2023 18:59:00 +0000 https://blog.pimsleur.com/?p=2655 China’s Spring Festival – Chun jie (春节) Chinese festivals are based on the traditional lunar calendar. The Chinese New Year, known as the Spring Festival or chun jie (春节), is the year’s most important festival. The holiday marks the end of the coldest days of winter and the anticipation of spring and fresh beginnings. It Read More >>

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]]> French Wine – Ultimate Guide to Regions, Labels & Vocabulary https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/how-to-order-wine-in-france/ Tue, 04 Oct 2022 20:33:00 +0000 https://blog.pimsleur.com/?p=11943 How to Order Wine in France: Decoding French Wine Labels, Regions, Phrases & Tips Knowing how to order wine in France takes much more than a few “essential phrases” in a guidebook. That’s because French wine labels are virtually impossible to decode if you don’t speak French (or don’t know the first thing about wine). Read More >>

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]]> How to Learn Korean on YouTube https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/best-korean-youtube/ Wed, 13 Apr 2022 16:33:16 +0000 https://blog.pimsleur.com/?p=27963 Can You Learn Korean from YouTube? Yes! Interest in Korean language and culture has exploded the past few years. K-Pop bands like BTS and BLACKPINK have found huge success around the world and series like Squid Game have taught everyone tidbits about Korean culture (dalgona, anyone?). If you’re interested in learning some Korean or brushing Read More >>

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]]> How to Say “I Love You” in Italian https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/ltalian-love-vocabulary/ Thu, 10 Feb 2022 18:10:44 +0000 https://blog.pimsleur.com/?p=27903 Pop quiz: what’s the most romantic language in the world? If you answered Italian, you’re in the vast majority! Italian, one of the primary Romance languages, has long been considered the “language of love.” That’s partly due to the tongue’s lyrical, almost melodic structure and the country’s association with St. Valentine’s Day.Let’s take a look Read More >>

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]]> How to Make New Year’s Resolutions in French https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/new-years-resolutions-in-french/ Tue, 04 Jan 2022 21:10:18 +0000 https://blog.pimsleur.com/?p=27726 Mes bonnes résolutions pour 2026. My good resolutions for 2026 Like many North Americans, European French-speakers are relentless self-improvers. The custom of making New Year’s resolutions is so ingrained it’s estimated that 80% of the French adult population make at least one every year, and often more. In France, Before Setting New Year’s Resolutions, You Read More >>

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]]> Nine Korean Phrases You Need to Understand Squid Game https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/korean-phrases-in-squid-game/ Wed, 17 Nov 2021 18:14:34 +0000 https://blog.pimsleur.com/?p=27558 Learn Korean With Squid Game Within a matter of days after its release on Netflix, Squid Game has gained international notoriety and acquired a massive fanbase. The worldwide craze has inspired many to take on learning the Korean language and getting to know its illustrious culture. To help you get to know Squid Game and Read More >>

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]]> Spanish Idioms: Essential Phrases and Their Meanings https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/spanish-idioms/ Wed, 10 Nov 2021 17:38:18 +0000 https://blog.pimsleur.com/?p=27086 Every language has its own clever sayings – and when it comes to clever, it doesn’t get much better than Spanish idioms. Since Spanish is one of the world’s most popular and widely used languages, idiomatic Spanish phrases are constantly used in Europe, Latin America, and beyond.  Idioms are expressions that express a thought, idea, Read More >>

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