lack Friday has come and gone, but the holiday gift shopping season is far from over. Embrace these few weeks and have fun as you shop! Sometimes the perfect gift is simply the most creative and fun. This holiday, give … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: November 2012
Beginning Japanese in Tokyo
Hello everyone! My name is Eric, and I’m just beginning my Japanese language experience here in Tokyo. I just took my first three lessons on Living Language Platinum Japanese, and I’m ready to go out there and try out the … Continue reading
Food is the Universal Language
We often discuss various methods to practice language and feel immersed in a foreign culture… with cooking and sharing stories at the top of the list. This season, we’ve created an entire recipe book, inspired by traditions and chefs from … Continue reading
Important Japanese family holidays
お正月(oshougatsu), which is the beginning of the calendar year, is the most important family holiday in Japan. The exact duration of oshougatsu is a bit tricky, but generally January 1st to 3rd are considered to be the height of the … Continue reading
Do you speak Denglish?
The term Denglish in German countries refers to the increasingly strong influence of English vocabulary in German. It is not to only popular to use the English in spoken language such as ” Das ist cool” (This is cool) or “Ich … Continue reading
Thanksgiving Day
Thanksgiving Day is one of the America’s most important family holidays. It is a day when families gather to spend time with their loved ones and “give thanks” for all of the good things in their lives. It is also … Continue reading
Lo’Jo: 30 Years of Music and French Poetry with a Créole Twist
This year, the French band Lo’Jo celebrates its 30-year anniversary with an exceptional album, Cinema El Mundo, or as the musicians define it, ‘Life projected on a big screen’. The thirteenth album is a cinematic voyage through a world of … Continue reading
Adjectives- how to be more expressive when speaking in German
As a German speaker, when you see a good movie you would say “Das war ein guter Film” (It was a good movie). You’d say “Das war ein gutes Lied” (This was a good song) when you hear a good song and … Continue reading
Why we practice Living Languages!
#8220;A different language is a different vision of life.” - Federico Fellini Recently on Facebook we posted this great infographic, just to keep reminding us why we work so hard. Some of our favorites… Multilingual employees can expect a … Continue reading
French Sauces and the Art of Gastronomy: The Five Mother Sauces
Writing about sauces when it comes to French cuisine is an ambitious enterprise. The art of making them is steeped in old traditions of chefs working for demanding palates, and the subject has filled many books. After centuries of dedicated … Continue reading