For millions of Latinos around the world, crossing borders isn’t someone else’s story. It’s an intrinsic part of our identity, one that belongs to our grandparents, parents, or, sometimes, even ourselves. And those of us who have crossed borders understand that there was an exchange to be made in the process. Language has always been part of that.

As proof, one need only look at the history of so many generations who gave up comfort and familiarity in exchange for an opportunity, only to have to give up their language in the process. Now, what happened to the generation that followed is the other side of that story.

For millions of first- and second-generation Latinos in the United States, the Spanish of our parents and grandparents took a back seat for one reason or another. Some of us grew up hearing Spanish but responding in English. Others had parents who, fearing we’d suffer the same rejection they’d endured, let the home gradually shift toward a single language. Similarly, some of us grew up in a home where only Spanish was spoken, yet at some point along the way we lost touch with it. And, yes, many of us are here navigating between the two.

However, if you’re one of them and have wanted to rediscover your parents’ Spanish differently, let us tell you about an app that has changed our lives.

Unedo Is What We’ve All Been Waiting for

We’ve tried. God knows we’ve tried. When we set out to broaden our linguistic horizons, we’ve downloaded apps, stuck with them for a while, and powered through all kinds of beginner modules. But what we’ve always heard is that the best way to learn a language and a culture is to immerse yourself in them. But what if an app manages to do that almost perfectly?

Enter Unedo, our favorite discovery of the year. Think of it as a magazine that lets you learn the history and culture of Spanish-speaking countries while tapping words you don’t know to see what they mean, discovering famous quotes, and even catching up on the news. Better yet, you can listen to articles narrated by authors with different Spanish accents to train your ear while discovering new things.

And We’re Not the Only Ones Who Think So. The App Is Already a Hit Thanks to Its Brilliant Concept

Unedo launched in May 2025, and less than a year later, Apple named it “Best New App.” Its rating on the App Store remains at 4.8. Users highlight the interface’s aesthetics and how the curated, magazine-like content makes learning feel almost like a byproduct.

The co-founders of Unedo, Olivier Peyre and Sonia Salvador, built the app from a clear idea about what language learning for this audience actually requires. Peyre explained, “The best learning doesn’t feel like a lesson. With Unedo, we want every session to leave you knowing something you’ll want to talk about with someone else.”

Salvador’s own experience helped shape one of Unedo’s core beliefs: language and culture can’t be separated, a conviction rooted in her own upbringing. “As the daughter of immigrants, I grew up understanding that language never travels alone. It always brings culture with it.”

The challenge goes unnoticed and never feels forced, opening a door to a new world and bringing the language to life through the culture shared by real people. Even better, Unedo encourages you to stay curious and expand your knowledge beyond the app, through literature, film, and more.

This Is Us Putting You On

According to Pew Research,75% of Latinos in the United States can hold a conversation in Spanish. The key figure is the 25% who cannot. Among third-generation Latinos in particular, the gap is even wider. And according to data cited by Unedo, 65% cannot hold any conversation in Spanish.

Believe us, we’ve been there. Most apps we’ve tried feel like being handed a map to a place you already live in. But Unedo starts from a different premise. The connection has always been there. What Unedo does is give that connection somewhere to grow, one story at a time.

For anyone who wants to speak without thinking about the words, and for all those who love la cultura as much as we do, this app is for you.

Consider this our way of giving you a nudge.

Download Unedo on the App Store here. 

And if you need one more reason to say yes, use the promo code MITU25 for 25% off the yearly subscription.

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