Living Language’s Corporate program includes the ability to integrate our 18 language courses (click on "Languages" above to see the full list) into your company’s Learning Management System. Our SCORM-wrapped courses are compatible with most LMSs and can be rebranded to suit your company’s needs. Continue reading
Summer isn’t over yet. In fact, in Europe in particular, August is a big month for vacations. If you’re craving a trip to the seaside, why not learn how to say it in as many languages as possible? Check out … Continue reading
More than just une comptine (a nursery rhyme) for children, ‘À la claire fontaine’ is deeply embedded in the French culture. Its verses are filled with beauty, romance and a sense of legend. Hundreds of variations of this song exist, emphasizing … Continue reading
French greetings follow a number of tacit étiquettes (pronounced: eh-tee-kayt). They come down from centuries of traditions, some of them quite sophisticated. La bise (s’embrasser sur la joue)(the kiss on the cheek; to kiss each other on the cheek) is perhaps … Continue reading
The famous French painting by Eugène Delacroix depicts Liberty as a woman wearing un bonnet phrygien (a Phrygian cap), le drapeau de la Révolution (the flag of the French Revolution) and un mousquet avec une baïonnette (a musket with a bayonet). The woman … Continue reading
An important part of learning a new language is reinforcing what you've learned and accustoming your ear to the sounds of the language via exposure to native speakers. The internet is a great source of listening content, but there is a lot out there, both good and bad, so we asked our eTutors to put together a list of high-quality podcasts in their respective languages. Below are some recommendations for French, Portuguese, Spanish and Japanese. Continue reading
With the summer heat kicking into full force around most of the country, we're craving some refreshing summer drinks. We asked our eTutors to share their favorite summer drink recipes so that we can all cool down the Living Language way. Continue reading
In French, there are many contractions which are required: l’été (le + été); c’est (ce + est); j’aime (je + aime); je m’appelle (je me + appelle); au café (à + le café); etc. But there are many more which occur … Continue reading
Our friend Jessica is planning on spending a month in France this summer, so bien sûr, she needs to learn French! We sat down with her to talk about her trip, her strategy for getting her French up to speed … Continue reading
In May, summer is already in the air. Often, le temps est au beau fixe (the weather is beautiful and stable), and les gens commencent à porter des vêtements plus légers et à passer plus de temps dehors (people start wearing lighter clothes and spending more time outside). Continue reading
