Are you headed to Kyoto to see the fall colors around the temples and shrines? Or Tokyo for a little autumn neon? No matter where you’re headed in Japan or when you get there, if えいごをはなしますか。Eego o hanashimasu ka. (Do you speak … Continue reading
In celebration of NYC’s Comic-Con this weekend, here’s how to say “comic book” in some of the many languages we offer courses in.* Language Phrase [Transliteration] French une bande dessinée (lit. drawn stripe; also known as BD or bédé) German Comicbuch Italian fumetto Brazilian … Continue reading
usiness negotiations can be tricky in any language, but in a language that isn’t your native language, they can be downright impossible. We wanted to share with you some essential phrases to use in negotiations in Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, and … Continue reading
In certain cultures, the summer solstice, or midsummer, is met with specific rituals. We asked our tutors and other language experts to share some of the summer and midsummer traditions from their cultures. Ireland “Traditionally in Ireland, St. John’s Eve (Oíche … Continue reading
Planning your summer travels? No matter where you’re headed abroad, you’ll need some tips on communication with the locals. Look no further than Living Language when visiting a country where they speak a language other than English. Each month, we’ll … Continue reading
Summer is around the corner, and before you know it, we’ll all be grabbing our swimsuits, towels, and umbrellas and heading to the beach. But how would you say it in Spanish or French? If you’re craving a trip to … Continue reading
Looking for some tips on improving your French? Our e-Tutor Sev is here to help you with the tricky problem of verbs and their prepositions. In Part I, I wrote about the importance of knowing the correct prepositions associated … Continue reading
Knowing a second language can improve your life, but it can also save the lives of others. A recent article in Politico by Carl Costas addressed the changing landscape in American demographics that is currently leading to a significant change in … Continue reading
owing is the standard Japanese greeting, but Japanese people are comfortable with hand shaking, too. If you go to a business meeting, it is okay to shake hands instead of bowing, because they understand you are more comfortable with hand-shaking … Continue reading
Shiver me timbers! It’s International Talk Like A Pirate Day. We all have our favorite pirate expressions (don’t we? no, just me?), but have you ever wondered how pirates speak in other languages? To make this day truly international, we … Continue reading