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
Are you a merry prankster, or a gullible guy who usually falls for the prank? No matter which side of the joke you’re on, we hope it’s not too late to remind you that it’s April Fools’ Day, so be … Continue reading
Sale no mobarak! That phrase—”Happy New Year”—was heard in countless households across the world today. When we welcome in the season of spring (or the vernal equinox) on March 20 each year, Persians welcome in their New Year: Nowruz (which translates … Continue reading
When people think about Carnaval, Carnival in Brazil, they often think about the big desfiles, parades in Rio de Janeiro. Carnival in Rio is, in fact, one of the greatest festivais, festivals in the world, attracting hundreds of thousands of … Continue reading
They are cheesier than brie, but for some reason they still persist worldwide: the pick-up line. We decided that, for Valentine’s Day, it might be fun to learn what pick-up lines get used (often unsuccessfully) in other languages. French Pardon, vous … Continue reading
The 15th day of the first Chinese lunar month is the Lantern Festival (元宵节 yuánxiāo jié) in China. Traditionally it symbolizes the final day of the Chinese New Year celebrations. In 2017, the Lantern Festival is on February 11th. During … Continue reading
Valentine’s Day is just a week away, and what is more romantic than expressing your love in a foreign language? Here’s how to say “I Love You” in 23 languages. (Click on the image below to see the full-sized version.) How … Continue reading
In his bossa nova song Felicidade, Happiness, Brazilian singer, songwriter Tom Jobim wrote: A felicidade do pobre parece A grande ilusão do carnaval A gente trabalha o ano inteiro Por um momento de sonho Pra fazer a fantasia De rei … Continue reading
Tis the season for giving gifts. If you’re anything like us, you have quite a few people on your list, and some of them are notoriously difficult to buy for. If you need an idea for the language lover on … Continue reading
Whether or not you’re the type to queue up in front of the stores Thursday at midnight after a big turkey dinner, you probably know that Black Friday is a big deal in the United States. The term “Black Friday” … Continue reading