Learning a new phrase every day is a great way to build your vocabulary step by step. That’s why we post a new phrase every day in several languages* so that you can learn continuously. Whether you’re learning French, German, … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: August 2014
Some Brazilian Proverbs
Proverbs and popular sayings in Brazil come from many different sources. While some proverbs are direct quotations from the bible, others migrated into the language and culture from famous stories such as the French Fables of La Fontaine or Greek dramas. Continue reading
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Learning a new phrase every day is a great way to build your vocabulary step by step. That’s why we post a new phrase every day in several languages* so that you can learn continuously. Whether you’re learning French, German, … Continue reading
Can I order this on-line?
Learning a new phrase every day is a great way to build your vocabulary step by step. That’s why we post a new phrase every day in several languages* so that you can learn continuously. Whether you’re learning French, German, … Continue reading
Asking “How are you?” (or rather, not) in Spanish
There is an important difference in the way that Spanish people and Americans greet one another, and after ten years of living in the US, I still haven’t gotten used to it. I’m talking about the overwhelming presence of how’re-you-doings … Continue reading
I would like a map of the city.
Learning a new phrase every day is a great way to build your vocabulary step by step. That’s why we post a new phrase every day in several languages* so that you can learn continuously. Whether you’re learning French, German, … Continue reading
Korean Independence Day is August 15th
8월 15일은 광복절입니다. August 15th is Korean Independence Day. Korean Independence Day is called 광복절 (gwang bok jeol) in Korean, which commemorates the liberation of Korea from 35 years of Japanese colonization in 1945. 광복 (gwangbok) means ‘the restoration of … Continue reading
English Adjectives and Summer Drinks. Cheers!
Summer’s not over yet, so there’s still time to enjoy a fantastically refreshing, ice-cold summer drink. There are bubbly red, green or white spritzers, sweet cola-flavored sodas, creamy ice-cream shakes, healthy flavorful iced teas, naturally juicy fruit juices and … Continue reading
For a postcard.
Learning a new phrase every day is a great way to build your vocabulary step by step. That’s why we post a new phrase every day in several languages* so that you can learn continuously. Whether you’re learning French, German, … Continue reading
S’mores: An All-American Treat
August 10th was National S’mores day, which reminded us of this important American treat. Read the transcript of an interview between a Living Language ESL blog writer and a s’more expert and get the scoop on this very special American … Continue reading
