If you have ever traveled to a foreign country without knowing the language, you have likely experienced some culture shock. As Richard Littauer, a linguistics graduate student, explains, “Linguistic diversity is one of the main ways you feel like you’re in a new culture.” … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: December 2011
Navidad en Familia
Navidad (Christmas) is a time to enjoy with family and our celebrations are deeply rooted in Catholic tradition. On December 7th, most Hispanic countries celebrate El día de la virgen (Virgin Mary´s day). In Colombia, people place velas (candles) on … Continue reading
Mia’s Italian: Labeling The House
Hi everyone! This week I have been working my way through lesson four, and I am enjoying every minute of it! I am learning how to say many household items, from things like la lavatrice (the washing machine), to things … Continue reading
PHOTOS: Christmas Markets in Germany
Visiting a Weihnachtsmarkt (German Christmas Market) is a sure-fire way to get into the holiday spirit. Each year, dozens of Christmas Markets pop up around Germany where local merchants sell their crafts. If you’re headed to Germany this month, stop … Continue reading
Mia’s Italian: Practice Makes Perfect
Hi everyone! It’s my fourth entry of this language learning diary and I decided to share a video with you to show you my progress! I hope you enjoy it and I’ll be back next week with more updates! in … Continue reading
Franco or Francesco? Ehi dude, you are the wrong Vice-Minister. Apologies.
As referenced last week, Italy has a new government headed by Prime Minster Mario Monti. It’s off to a rough start with an embarrassing mistake this week. Government officials wanted to recruit Professor Franco Braga, to be its vice-minister for agriculture, however … Continue reading
9 Reasons to Learn a New Language
There are so many reasons to learn a new language. The team at Living Language was curious why you chose to take this linguistic journey with us, and we were surprised by the diversity of your answers! Below are nine … Continue reading
Six Latin American Nobel Prize Winners in Literature
Did you know that Latin America boasts six Nobel Prize in Literature winners? 1. Gabriela Mistral, Chile (1945) Mistral wrote several volumes of poetry, including “Sonetos de la muerte” (Death sonnets) (1914), “Desolación” Disolation (1922) and “Ternura” (Tenderness) (1924). Mistral … Continue reading
Italy @ 150: Antico exhibit at the National Gallery of Art
This year Italy celebrates its 150th anniversary as a unified country (yes, we are younger than the USA…). “Italy @ 150″ is a series of events sponsored by the Italian Presidency and other institutions. One of the most interesting events is the exhibit of the Antico on view … Continue reading
