In his bossa nova song Felicidade, Happiness, Brazilian singer, songwriter Tom Jobim wrote: A felicidade do pobre parece A grande ilusão do carnaval A gente trabalha o ano inteiro Por um momento de sonho Pra fazer a fantasia De rei … Continue reading
Instead of Christmas and the January 1st New Year’s celebrations, China has its own New Year celebration, the Chinese New Year, also known the “Spring Festival” (春节 chūnjié). People normally will have 7 days off for this important festival. The … Continue reading
Throughout the month of January, we’re giving you some support with your new year’s resolutions by offering tips for learning new languages. Last week we looked at the reasons speaking is important in your new language. Now that you’ve started speaking … Continue reading
Learning a new language is only useful if you use it. But let’s say you don’t have plans to go abroad anytime soon. How can you use your new language in your own neighborhood? 1. Seek out a [French, Japanese, … Continue reading
If you’re doing business with someone who speaks a different language than you, you know that things can easily get lost in translation. While most business is conducted in English around the globe, for those wanting to break into certain … Continue reading
One of the best parts of learning a new language is opening up channels of communication with those around you. Sometimes it could even be your neighbor. So how would you say it in other languages? Here’s how to … Continue reading
Throughout the month of January, we’re giving you some support with your new year’s resolutions by offering tips for learning new languages. Last week we looked at the best ways to practice listening in your new language and told … Continue reading
Welcome in 2017 with a brand-new list of books to read and worlds to explore. Transport yourself to other countries from the comfort of your home, try out an ethnic recipe, or learn a little bit about a unique culture. … Continue reading
Throughout the month of January, we’re giving you some support with your new year’s resolutions by offering tips for learning new languages. Last week we looked at the best ways to learn how to read in your new language and … Continue reading
Many of us spent the last few hours of 2016 making New Year’s resolutions - to be better people, to eat less junk food, or maybe even to learn a new language. We thought that we’d give you some tips … Continue reading