The Role of Culture in Language Learning
“He doesn’t have hairs on the the tongue.” You might be very confused and slightly disturbed at this point after hearing that with your mind racing
“He doesn’t have hairs on the the tongue.” You might be very confused and slightly disturbed at this point after hearing that with your mind racing
“A goal without a plan is just a wish.” — Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. As a pilot and poet, Antoine de Saint-Exupéry was certainly a dreamer,
Today, we offer you a “two for one” – a delicious dessert recipe with a cultural lesson to accompany. If you visited Panama and asked for
“This is the year I’m finally going to do it,” you say boldly to yourself as you stare at the piece of paper that has two
Rumba music heavy with percussion greets you as you walk through the gate, honored to be invited to a traditional Cuban birthday party. You are greeted
“¡Feliz Navidad y próspero Año Nuevo!” (Merry Christmas and happy new year!) is what you will hear ringing through the streets this time of year in
Que encantador! (How lovely!). The streets are decorated with green and red and the people are in a festive mood this Christmas time in Puerto Rico.
We see you, busy moms and dads. In between washing dishes, folding laundry, picking up toys, going to soccer practice, taking the kids to school or
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year With the kids jingle belling And everyone telling you be of good cheer It’s the most wonderful time
Once upon a time somewhere in the mid-20th century, the Nestlé company in Switzerland put a recipe for a cake on the back of a condensed
Watching your son speak with his grandfather in Mandarin Chinese; conversing with a guide in Spanish as you ascend the slopes of the famous Machu Picchu;
“圣诞快乐 (Shèngdàn kuàilè)! Merry Christmas!” Because it has a predominantly non-Christian population, Christmas is not traditionally celebrated in China as a public holiday. However, Christmas as
Pop quiz: Which of these Latin American countries is known for their banana export? Guatemala Chile Colombia The answer is, 1. Guatemala. With exports of
If you’ve clicked on this blog post, then you’re already convinced that reading is a crucial part of the language learning process. However, it’s important to
With festivities, merriment, and decorations galore, Christmas in France is a magical experience! Here are some common Christmas traditions that you will find in France around