On Earth Day, we take time to think about how human activity is affecting the environment and how we can work together to slow and reverse these trends. As part of this, you’ll probably hear about the dramatic loss of … Continue reading
We’re here to remind you (hopefully before it’s too late) that it’s April Fools’ Day today, and so when someone tells you that ex-The Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr is joining Guns ‘N’ Roses for a reunion tour (as someone told … Continue reading
How to best learn a language depends on what you want to do with it. For example, some learners may be headed on a week’s vacation to Oaxaca, Mexico or Provence, France, and want to learn just enough language to … Continue reading
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
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
We all know that immersion is one of the best ways to improve your fluency in a language. You learn new vocabulary, and at the same time, solidify the grammar you already know. A great way to immerse yourself in … Continue reading
La Fête des Rois is a family tradition in France that falls on the first Sunday of the new year, around the Catholic holiday of Epiphany which falls on Jan. 6 this year. The tradition dates back to Roman times … Continue reading
Adopting the joyous american melody of ‘Jingle Bells’, comedian Francis Blanche composed French lyrics for what became a very popular Christmas song, ‘Vive le vent d’hiver’ (Long live the winter wind). Here is the chorus which everyone in France knows: … Continue reading
Each person’s needs for learning a language are a bit different. Maybe you’re interested in learning French for an upcoming vacation, just a few months away. Or maybe you just love languages, and you want to explore several of them … Continue reading
It may be National Dog Week, but man’s best friend is an international companion. Take a look at our infographic to learn how to say “dog” in sixteen languages from around the globe. How to Say Dog in Multiple Languages … Continue reading
