One of the quarterly festivals that marked the turning of the seasons, Lughnasa takes place on 30th July/1st August. This festival commemorates Lugh, a pagan god of the mythical Tuatha Dé Danann. In modern Irish, the month of August is named after … Continue reading
Americans of Hispanic and/or Latino origin comprise the largest minority living in the U.S., and they are expected to make up around 29 percent of the entire U.S. population by the year 2060. Their contributions span all areas of public … Continue reading
Have you been following the Tour de France as the exciting bicycle race makes its way through Europe? (It started in Utrecht this year.) And how is your French coming along? We hope you’re taking advantage of our one month … Continue reading
During July, in honor of the month-long Tour de France, we want to get students excited about learning French! Follow along here with Le Tour and information about bicycling in France, and if you want to learn more, see below … Continue reading
We’re already halfway through July, which means we’re more than halfway through the year. We decided to bring together our five favorite blog posts so far this year: travel, recipes, idioms, and linguistics. What were your favorites? Big in Japan … Continue reading
During July, in honor of the month-long Tour de France, we want to get students excited about learning French! Follow along here with Le Tour and information about bicycling in France, and if you want to learn more, see below … Continue reading
Today marked the beginning of yet another Festival of San Fermín. Revelers gather in the city of Pamplona, wearing the traditional pañuelo rojo (red handkerchief). The festival kicks off with el chupinazo, a special fireworks display that begins the festival each year. Its most well-known … Continue reading
During July, in honor of the month-long Tour de France, we want to get students excited about learning French! Follow along here with Le Tour and information about bicycling in France, and if you want to learn more, see below … Continue reading
Things are heating up outside, it’s nearly summer, and we’re all being bit by the travel bug. Where do you want to go and what do you want to say when you get there? Recently we introduced you to our … Continue reading
