Is duolingo Spanish Latin American or Spain?

One of our objectives is to be as inclusive as possible and, as you know, this isn’t an easy task. We try to not follow any one country-specific version to teach a standardized form of Spanish, but our Spanish course is definitely based mainly on Latin American Spanish.

What is the difference between Latin America and Spain Spanish?

The greatest difference one might hear between the Spanish spoken in Spain and the Spanish in Latin America is the pronunciation of the Z and C (before I or E). In Latin America, these two letters are pronounced as S, while in Spain you would hear a TH sound.

Why should I learn Latin American Spanish?

There are many reasons for learning Latin American Spanish. One reason is that it is easier to learn than the language of Spain. That’s my opinion. Other learners, teachers, and academics might have other opinions.

Is it easier to learn Spanish in Mexico or in Spain?

Mexico is the most populous Spanish-speaking country in the world and the official figure of 127 million doesn’t include native speakers in the United States. There are many reasons for learning Latin American Spanish. One reason is that it is easier to learn than the language of Spain. That’s my opinion.

What is the difference between Spanish in Spain and Latin America?

Spain is in Europe, and Latin America largely consists of countries in the Americas. 1. Tú o ¿vos? One of the very noticeable differences that you would come across while speaking Spanish in Spain and Latin America is the way to to say “you”. Vos in Spanish means “you” in English. Same goes for Tú.

What is the origin of Spanish language?

Spanish is a Romance language derived from Latin, more specifically Vulgar Latin, a version spoken by commoners. The Castilian dialect of Vulgar Latin was developed around the north-central region of Spain and started to spread throughout the peninsula. The language also borrowed much of its vocabulary from Greek and Arabic.