Whether you’ve already purchased your copy of Living Language Italian or you’re still in the dream phase, you’ll enjoy these links about the sights and tastes of Italy. You’ll be through reading just about the time your cup of coffee … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: September 2011
Meet Our E-Tutors: 5 Questions With Heike
In developing Living Language Platinum we hired a crew of language teachers from all over the world. These native speakers will contribute to this blog, answer questions on Twitter and our forums, and teach small group sessions. There’s nothing like … Continue reading
My Travel Words and Phrases: Paris and Money
elow are some useful terms that will help you get by during frustrating times of unfavorable exchange rates. 1) détaxe (tax refund, reimbursement) [day-tahks] If you plan on doing any significant shopping at all when in Paris or elsewhere in France, … Continue reading
What to Say at Oktoberfest: German Phrases for Revelers
Whether you’re celebrating Oktoberfest in Munich or at the bar down the street, here are some key phrases to help you enjoy this beer-soaked holiday, wherever you are. Prost! [prohst] Cheers! O’zapft is! [oh-tsahpft ees] It’s tapped! (The phrase used right … Continue reading
5 European Cities to Visit on a Budget
In case you didn’t already have enough reasons to plan a trip to Europe, we’ve gathered some favorite articles for you to peruse. The money you spent on the latte you’re sipping right now could have helped fund such a … Continue reading
Meet Our E-Tutors: 5 Questions with Federica
Name: Federica Hometown: Rome Current Residence: Columbia, SC Languages Spoken: Italian, English, French, Polish, Hebrew, German, Czech, and some Ukrainian. LL: What do you love most about the Itlalian language? Federica: The memories it carries: of childhood, family, sounds, tastes… LL: What’s … Continue reading
My Travel Words and Phrases: French Airports
Landing at the Paris-Charles De Gaulle Airport can be exciting, but also intimidating for a new visitor. As soon as you step off the plane you’re faced with signs and announcements that make no sense to you. So, to help … Continue reading
Money for Nothing (and Italian Language for Free)
Italy, like several other European countries, has been in the press for its big public debt and banking woes. If you open any of today’s newspapers, there is talk about bankruptcies, debt, balance sheets, and the like. What does this … Continue reading
Fun Facts: Münchner Oktoberfest 9/17/11 – 10/3/11
The Münchner Oktoberfest is considered the largest festival in the world. Here are some fun facts about this beer-centric event: – The first Oktoberfest took place from October 12 through October 17, 1810 to celebrate Crown Prince Ludwig’s wedding to … Continue reading
The Ins and Outs of Münchner Oktoberfest: 9/17/11 – 10/3/11
Ozapft is! Thus announces the Lord Mayor of Munich every year to declare the very first beer keg tapped at the Oktoberfest in Munich, Bavaria. This year the opening ceremonies will commence tomorrow at noon in the Schottenhamel tent. People … Continue reading