Share your love for someone around the world: our language experts share how to say “I love you” in 23 languages. (Click on the image below to see the full-sized version.) How to Say I Love You in 23 Languages from … Continue reading
Category Archives: love
Closer than you think: Cognates in Arabic, English and Spanish
Cognates can act as bridges across languages or, at least, stepping stones that help learners link their knowledge of their native language with a new language. They also serve as a reminder of a shared history and the mixing of … Continue reading
Love is All: A Dutch movie about love, Sinterklaas and believing in both
Alles is Liefde (Love is All) is perhaps the most romantic movie ever made in Dutch history. ‘Love is All’ was released in 2007 and directed by the Dutch film and television director Joram Lursen. Its success in the Netherlands … Continue reading
Valentine’s Day: The Greek version!
Στην Ελλάδα [stin E-LA-dha] (Valentine’s day) is celebrated in Greece on February 14th as well. Even though Greece is an orthodox country, we celebrate this catholic saint with as much passion as the rest of the world. Valentine’s day was … Continue reading
Brazilian Simpatias (Enchantments) for Valentine’s Day
The noun simpatia – from the Greek sun (with) pathos (feeling) expresses in Portuguese a feeling of friendliness or tenderness toward people,places or things: nós temos muita simpatia pelo Brazil, we are very fond of Brazil. You can use the adjective, simpático(a) to refer to a person: Clara é simpática, Clara is … Continue reading
6 romantic foreign films to watch on Valentine’s Day
If you and your Valentine are opting for a cozy night in rather than a night out this Saturday, here are some great suggestions for romantic foreign films. Why not watch one in the language you’re learning and impress your … Continue reading
10 basic tips for dating in Spain
If you’ve got a crush on un español o una española, you’d be wise to read these 10 tips for how dating works (and doesn’t work) in Spain. 1. Spaniards don’t date. The verb to date doesn’t even have an … Continue reading
Take a cue from the French this Valentine’s Day
Despite the abundance of sophistication in French culture, most French people love simple things. So when it comes to La Saint-Valentin (Valentine’s Day) or dating in general, these intimate places remain favorite ideas: un parc (a park), la campagne (the countryside), … Continue reading
Saudade: Discover the Meaning and Celebrate its Day
January 30 is Dia da Saudade. Saudade is a type of nostalgia, a longing for something you once had but have no more. It is also used to express being homesick, missing someone dear or feeling blue. Saudade comes from the … Continue reading
Our new Farsi online course comes out this week
We’re excited to announce the arrival of the newest addition to the Living Language line: our Farsi online course comes out this week! In preparation, here’s a little more about Persian or Farsi (more on why these two names are … Continue reading