As the temperatures start to cool as we head from summer to autumn (in the northern hemisphere at least), my mind turns to soups and stews as we prepare for cold weather. But do they have traditional autumn foods in other … Continue reading
Are you headed to Paris for the holidays? Or the south of France for an escape from everything? No matter where you’re headed in France or when you get there, if Est-ce que vouz parlez anglais? (Do you speak English?) fails, keep the … Continue reading
Learning new vocabulary is an important part of expanding your language skills. Let’s learn how to say “candy” in some of our many Living Languages. Language Phrase [Transliteration] French bonbon(s) German Süßigkeit(en) Italian caramella(s) Brazilian Portuguese doce(s) Spanish caramelo(s) Arabic حلويات … Continue reading
Are you planning your trip to Japan? You might be worrying about accidentally offending someone by saying or doing the wrong thing. It is probably fair to say that Japanese society in general places a premium on etiquette, but don’t … Continue reading
Japanese people have a sweet tooth and, lucky for us, there are all kinds of places where treats can be found. In this post, we’ll take a quick look at some of these spots and discover what kinds of delights … Continue reading
From the beautiful scenery to the fresh cuisine to the traditions that live alongside bright, new technologies, Japan has long been a destination for travelers of every age. This month, we take a look at Japanese culture through a roundup … Continue reading
Anyone who has seen manga (漫画) and anime (アニメ) knows that these forms of storytelling do not leave a lot to the imagination. But there are layers of symbolism at work that can escape notice unless you know what to … Continue reading
Are you headed to Kyoto to see the fall colors around the temples and shrines? Or Tokyo for a little autumn neon? No matter where you’re headed in Japan or when you get there, if えいごをはなしますか。Eego o hanashimasu ka. (Do you speak … Continue reading
How well represented are Hispanic and Latinx actors in Hollywood? Last year, a study released by the Media, Diversity and Social Change Initiative at the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism showed that even though Hispanics and Latinx make up 17.4 percent of the … Continue reading
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, we’re focusing on Los Angeles, a city founded and built by people we would today call Hispanic Americans. The city was officially founded when California was still under Spanish control by a group of 22 … Continue reading