Author Antonio Hill shares with us some lesser known facts about the language, culture and neighborhoods of Barcelona, the setting of his latest novel The Good Suicides and Summer of Dead Toys. Continue reading
Spaniards traveling abroad at lunch time often miss a great Spanish lunch concept: Los restaurantes de menú (lit., menu restaurants) that serve el menú del día (the menu of the day) for lunch. This consists of a two-course lunch, plus dessert, plus coffee, plus beverages for 7 to 10 euros. Let's go over the basics of the menu del dia.
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How well do you know your business etiquette when working abroad, or even at home with foreign associates? Take our quiz and find out! Continue reading
So, you have decided to visit the birthplace of Western civilization. Before you go, here are a few phrases we think will be useful. Continue reading
Brazilian cuisine is as varied as the number of immigrants it has embraced throughout its more than 500 years of history, and to go with this diversity, there are many different types of restaurants. Continue reading
Do you have the Gift of Gab? You don’t have to travel all the way to Ireland and hang off of the side of a castle to get it. Living Language will help you impress everyone at the pub … Continue reading
January and the New Year celebration in Brazil falls in the summer. As December sees the end of the school year and Christmas festivities, no sooner is the last piece of turkey eaten, than most Brazilians flock to the beach … Continue reading
If you’re planning to take a trip to Brazil, you should know that while hotels and resorts charge high-season prices during the month of July, in August, the prices will be much lower. Continue reading
Are you traveling to the Middle East anytime soon? If so, you may find these Arabic expressions related to flying and getting to your hotel very useful. Continue reading
Are you traveling to “The Boot” this summer? If so, and if you are coming to Italy in August, you should know that August is THE month to experience an Italian summer! Continue reading
