Like many, I waited anxiously for Apple’s announcement for the iPhone5. It never came. But last week I giddily picked up my brand-new iPhone4s. (I also picked up insurance. Be mindful of your big slouchy open purse in crowded bars. I learned my lesson … Continue reading
Author Archives: Amanda
TGIF: A Video to Inspire Your Weekend
Although TGIF is an American idiom, I’m sure Friday afternoon’s impending feeling of relief, especially after a hectic school or work week, translates to other languages and cultures. (In fact, please prove me right by commenting on this post with … Continue reading
Raised Monolingual (but doing something about it!)
Earlier this month, Newsweek published “Why It’s Smart to be Bilingual” about the growing trend of bilingual education in America and its positive effects on early brain development, not to mention giving an edge in college admissions and job prospects. … Continue reading