From our blog
News, developments and articles from Regina Coeli
How to greet someone in Spanish? Examples and useful tips
Ook al spreek je geen woord Spaans, het is toch fijn om iemand in Spanje in het Spaans te kunnen begroeten. Of je nu op vakantie bent of voor zaken in een Spaanstalig land verblijft. In dit artikel geven we de meest gebruikte Spaanse begroetingen die je kunt gebruiken tijdens een ontmoeting.
Why people are learning Russian right now
The Russian language doesn’t have the best reputation at the moment. After all, it’s the language of a country that’s in the international spotlight for the wrong reasons. But Russian is still a global language. It’s spoken in dozens of countries, from the Baltic states to Central Asia. Millions of people use it every day—for work, education, or just on the street.
Greeting in Portuguese – in Portugal and Brazil
Learning a new language often starts with a simple greeting. If you're learning Portuguese, it's important to think about which country you’re going to. Portugal and Brazil have different customs. A simple “Olá” is not always enough!
How well can you learn Spanish using Duolingo?
You would not stroll around with a sombrero on your head in Spain. Nor would you run into a mariachi band in a square. So why would you learn Mexican Spanish for your holidays in Spain? A lot of people use Duolingo to learn Spanish, and for good reason. With its cheerful little owl and short, interactive lessons, Duolingo makes learning a new language feel accessible. And it can be handy for those who want to pick up a phrase or two for a holiday in Spain. But did you know that Duolingo mainly focuses on Latin American Spanish?
Learning Italian: Duolingo, group lessons or ‘the Nuns of Vught’?
Learning Italian is an adventure unto itself. Just a few words of this melodious language and you can already picture yourself in the world of opera, la dolce vita and, of course, mouth-watering Italian cuisine. It is therefore no surprise that many people have enthusiastically started using apps like Duolingo to learn the language. It is accessible, partially free and gamified. So why do so many people nevertheless end up quitting halfway through? Do they discover at that point that, despite their best efforts, they still cannot hold a conversation in Italian?
Try an oliebol and celebrate Dutch New Year’s traditions
If you’re in the Netherlands during New Year’s, you’re in for a treat—literally. One of the highlights of Dutch New Year’s celebrations is the oliebol, a delicious snack with a fascinating history and cultural significance.