In English, we say someone is “barking up the wrong tree” to mean that someone is looking in the wrong place for something. It has nothing to do with dogs, or usually doesn’t at least, so why do we say … Continue reading
Στην Ελλάδα [stin E-LA-dha] (Valentine’s day) is celebrated in Greece on February 14th as well. Even though Greece is an orthodox country, we celebrate this catholic saint with as much passion as the rest of the world. Valentine’s day was … 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
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
Γιορτές και κάλαντα στην Ελλάδα! [ghio-r-TES ke CA-lan-da stin E-LA-dha] (Holidays and Carols in Greece) The Holiday Period in Greece consists of three major holidays that take place in the course of twelve days, starting on Christmas’s Eve – December, … Continue reading
Decorating a Christmas tree is a foreign tradition that was first introduced in Greece by the Bavarians back in 1833. The first Christmas tree was decorated in the Palace of Othonas, by the Bavarian prince who became the King of … Continue reading
This holiday, we’ll be trying out some of these recipes from around the world as we get together with friends and family. Each recipe comes with a taste of that countries culture and in the recipes, we get to learn … Continue reading
Traditional recipe for Χριστούγεννα ( Chri-STU-ghe-na =Christmas) Traditional Greek recipes are quite numerous and vary a lot from area to area. For example, there are variations of recipes on the mainland and the islands but sometimes we encounter a totally … 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
