Maria Inês Teixeira

Maria Inês has been working as a language teacher and blogger for more than 2 years. Born and raised in Portugal, she got a BA in Art Studies and a MSc in Cultural Management.

Latest posts by Maria Inês Teixeira

laughing woman in front of a laptop after finishing the Lingoda Sprint

10 incredible things you’ll do after the Lingoda Sprint

woman lifting heavy weights and thinking of popular sports idioms

20 popular sports idioms in English (and how to use them)

A hand holding a small globe - the most spoken languages in the world

20 most spoken languages in the world in 2022

people cheering for healthy food

10 healthy dishes from around the world

How to talk about self-care habits in German

German vocabulary to talk about health and self-care habits

woman using her phone to look up self-care information in spanish

How to talk about self-care in Spanish

woman going to an appointment to see a doctor in spanish

Going to the doctor in Spanish

woman having a medical emergency

How to talk about a health emergency in Spanish

woman with allergies blowing her nose

Talking about allergies in German

man going to see his german doctor and practising useful phrases

Going to the doctor in Germany (with useful phrases)

man sneezing as he has allergies

How to talk about allergies in Spanish

friends talking about their favourite emojis

Can emojis help you learn a language?

woman exercise in one of the healthiest countries in the world

What are the world’s 10 healthiest countries?

a german nurse who works in the emergency room

Talking about a health emergency in German

man and his child celebrating merry christmas with christmas trees

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year in 20 languages!

a woman thinking about the language learning mistakes she's made

Common mistakes adult language learners make

Moving to Berlin: How does German culture compare?

typical german street where they celebrate april 30th

Why do Germans celebrate April 30th?

woman reading the best german classes for adults

German classes for adults: how and what to choose

Portrait of a woman thikning about emotions in German

How to talk about your feelings in German

Do our emotions depend on our culture?

Sad looking woman wondering how to express she's sad in Spanish

10 ways to be sad in Spanish

Young woman learning the subjunctive vs indicative moods in Spanish

The subjunctive vs. indicative moods in Spanish and how to get them right

Woman looking ashamed about using disrespectful gestures in different cultures

15 insulting gestures in different cultures

A globe showing Brazil representing portuguese speaking countries

What countries speak Portuguese?

These words are not what you think!

7 Mistakes You Should Not Make During a Language Exchange

Smiling woman next to a banner

What language do they speak in Brazil?

How to Survive Your First Date in Spanish

A person at a laptop asking themselves how to survive their first lingoda lesson

9 tips on how to survive your first Lingoda lesson

Smiling group of friends at a table discussing how many people in the world speak Arabic

How many people speak Arabic around the world?

Friends from different countries practicing table etiquette

Table etiquette in different countries

Learning German Pronunciation: A Personal Perspective

Worried about your speaking exam? We can help!

Our Top Tips to Learn Languages as an Adult

Talk about the future using the present in English

How can you be more optimistic and positive in English?

The Brain Hack That’ll Boost Your Spanish

A small kid with bills in his hands representing money expressions in English

10 easy money expressions in English

20 ways to describe people in English

How to Avoid Those Awful Awkward Silences

Spanish Tapas: Explained

A man with headhone listening to some of the best German songs

12 of the best German songs to get the party started

Woman listening to the best French music playlist

The best French music playlist: 12 songs you’ll want to play on repeat

Learning English with music? 12 songs to breathe new life into your playlist!

girl with headphones on a sofa singing songs to learn Spanish

12 authentic and unforgettable songs to learn Spanish

Spain, The World’s Healthiest Country? ¡Por Supuesto!”

The Basics of Body Language for Language Learners