Culture Archives | The Pimsleur Language Blog https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/tag/culture/ Learning another language doesn't have to be hard. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:03:37 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8 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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]]> 8 Common Spanish Words That Have No English Translation https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/spanish-words-with-no-translation/ Tue, 25 Jan 2022 16:39:17 +0000 https://blog.pimsleur.com/?p=27787 Spanish Words You Can’t Translate to English When you start learning Spanish, starting with the basics is important. Learn enough vocabulary and grammar to have simple conversations, practice your communication skills, and fine-tune your pronunciation. The beginning of the language learning journey is an exciting time. The fun really starts once you’ve covered the basics, Read More >>

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]]> What’s Your Zodiac Sign in Spanish – ¿Cuál Es Tu Signo? https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/spanish-zodiac-signs/ Mon, 22 Nov 2021 15:46:01 +0000 https://blog.pimsleur.com/?p=27553 Your Spanish Zodiac Sign You probably already know it in English, but can you talk about it in Spanish?  A lot of people know their zodiac signs (signos de zodiaco), even if they don’t know the meaning behind them. Maybe you’ve encountered online quizzes or memes that also poke fun at certain signs. Nowadays, zodiac Read More >>

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]]> The Best Chinese Palace Dramas to Binge-Watch and Learn Mandarin https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/chinese-palace-dramas/ https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/chinese-palace-dramas/#comments Fri, 10 Sep 2021 15:21:10 +0000 https://blog.pimsleur.com/?p=27206 Learn Mandarin With Netflix and Historical Chinese TV Shows I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: the best way to learn a language is to do things in it. Especially things you enjoy. And who doesn’t enjoy a good Netflix and chill session? So if you’re looking for a new show to get Read More >>

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]]> https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/chinese-palace-dramas/feed/ 1 How to Say I Love You in Spanish https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/ways-to-say-i-love-you-in-spanish/ Thu, 24 Jun 2021 14:00:37 +0000 https://blog.pimsleur.com/?p=27061 Ways to Express Love and Friendship in Spanish It can be hard to express your feelings. Finding the right words to say, ensuring nothing is misinterpreted, and immediately getting everything off your chest isn’t easy. We’ve all been in different situations where we told someone how we felt about them, whether telling friends how much Read More >>

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]]> La Fête Nationale – 2021 Guide to Quebec’s Largest Celebration https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/quebec-la-fete-nationale-st-jean-baptiste-day/ Wed, 16 Jun 2021 20:54:02 +0000 https://blog.pimsleur.com/?p=27012 Everything You Need to Know About Canada’s Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day, or “The National Holiday of Quebec” As our lives teeter closer and closer to the brink of “back to normal,” more and more people are making travel plans for the future. However, despite our eagerness to fling the door open and greet the post-pandemic world with Read More >>

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]]> Beyond Grammar: 5 Cultural Tips to Take Your Spanish to the Next Level https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/spanish-cultural-tips/ Tue, 25 May 2021 14:43:27 +0000 https://blog.pimsleur.com/?p=26904 Learning Spanish is about more than memorizing enough grammar and vocabulary to communicate. Understanding the culture is just as important and can help you communicate more effectively. Being able to speak any Spanish in the first place is an accomplishment, but if you want to take it a step further and speak like a native, Read More >>

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]]> Spring Zoom Backgrounds From Around the World https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/spring-zoom-backgrounds-around-the-world/ https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/spring-zoom-backgrounds-around-the-world/#comments Wed, 17 Mar 2021 18:53:09 +0000 https://blog.pimsleur.com/?p=26531 It’s Time to Give Your Zoom Backgrounds A Fresh Spring Update! Across the globe, people are celebrating the end of this especially dark and isolating winter and ushering in a new and hopeful Spring season with unique festivals and traditions.  From St Patrick’s Day to Ramadan, Holi, and the Cherry Blossom Festival, we’ve got stunning backgrounds to Read More >>

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