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
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
Known as the 4th of July or Independence Day, this holiday commemorates the American Declaration of Independence from Great Britain that took place in 1776 during the Revolutionary War (1775-83). The Declaration of Independence, the document proclaiming the new country’s … Continue reading
Brazilian Beer Day is celebrated on June 5th, but on the first Friday in August in other countries around the world. A beer enthusiast would argue that any day is a good day to celebrate this six thousand year old beverage, but a language enthusiast would dig a little deeper and discover that that is not the only thing that differentiates Brazilian beer from beers in other countries, especially in Europe. Continue reading
Idioms are at the heart of a language. They are often difficult to translate literally or make little sense to foreigners in such form. But taken with an open mind, they are an essential key to unlocking some of the … Continue reading
Festas Juninas or June Festivals take place during the month of June to celebrate the date of birth of some Christian saints, especially Santo Antônio, Saint Anthony on June 12, São João, Saint John on June 24 and São Pedro, Saint Peter on … Continue reading
What happens when a Buddhist Monk, his assistant, a Kyōgen actor, a digital animation executive and two American tourists walk into a small open-kitchen, two Michelin star kaiseki restaurant in Kyoto? The answer, of course, is nothing, given the traditionally … Continue reading
