Whether or not you’re the type to queue up in front of the stores Thursday at midnight after a big turkey dinner, you probably know that Black Friday is a big deal in the United States. The term “Black Friday” … Continue reading
ody language is an essential part of communication. When learning a new language, it is essential to learn not only what to say, but what to do with your hands, face and body while saying it. Anyone who has traveled or … Continue reading
Want to express your gratitude in another language? Here’s how to say “thankful” in many of our languages! Language Phrase [Transliteration] French reconnaissant(e) German dankbar Brazilian Portuguese agradecido/a Spanish agradecido/a Arabic شاكر/شاكرة [shaakir (m)/shaakira (f)] Chinese 感激的 [gǎnjī de] Japanese … Continue reading
Hi and happy World Hello Day! Today is the 44th anniversary of this holiday and to celebrate we’re sharing a word search puzzle of ways to say “hello” in other languages. We hope you enjoy it and share it with … Continue reading
Learning a new language can be daunting enough, but what happens when the language operates in a completely different writing system? It can be a frustrating experience trying to teach yourself to read in another language, but if you use … Continue reading
In 1995, UNESCO introduced the International Day for Tolerance as a reminder of the dangers of intolerance. It was originally introduced on what would have been Mahatma Gandhi’s 125th birthday. Here at Living Language, we believe that learning culture is … Continue reading
Our course list continues to grow with our newest online course offering: Essential Vietnamese. Essential Vietnamese will give you a beginner-level introduction to the language. You’ll be able to hold basic conversations in Vietnamese using the vocabulary, phrases, and grammar … Continue reading
Have you voted yet? As Election Day approaches here in the United States, we thought it might be fun to look at how to say “Vote!” in various languages. Language Phrase [Transliteration] French Votez! German Wählen Sie! Brazilian Portuguese Votem! Spanish ¡Vote! Arabic … Continue reading
Hollywood has a long and storied history of remaking Japanese movies. Big crossover Japanese hits like The Ring have come along in the flourishing horror genre. But the history of Japanese influence goes back to the ‘50s. In a strange … Continue reading
Language and culture go hand-in-hand, and there is no better (or more cost-effective) way to experience a new culture, language, or world than by reading a book. Whether you like books by internationally-translated authors, books set in other countries, or … Continue reading