If you’ve ever heard of La Chandeleur, you might be enticed to think of…
Calli Zarpas
Calli Zarpas
Calliope Zarpas, writer and graphic designer, is a collector of foreign words and experiences. She loves trying traditional foods and drinks from all over the world (ask her about the “happy water” she had in a tiny Vietnamese village) and making friends despite language barriers.
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Culture
Say Bonjour to the New Year with a Bûche de Noël (Yule Log) | French Holiday Recipes for Home Chefs
by Calli Zarpasby Calli ZarpasOur Micro-Sized Holiday Meals series scales down culturally-rich recipes that are traditionally meant for…
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Sometimes referred to as “the language of love,” many people consider French to be…
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It’s almost been a year since the first cases of COVID-19 were reported in…
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Some could argue that Thanksgiving is the quintessential American holiday. Each year, we celebrate…
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Advice
7 Things Emily in Paris Can Teach You About Learning a New Language
by Calli Zarpasby Calli ZarpasIf you’ve been anywhere on the internet recently, you’ve probably heard people talking about…
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The word faire might be one of the most versatile verbs in the French…
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A little while ago, I shared a few French rules that I never learned…
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Advice
5 Ways I Connected With My Polish Heritage and Why You Should Too
by Calli Zarpasby Calli ZarpasI hate to say it, but before last night I hadn’t talked to my…
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Advice
How to Order at a French Restaurant (with Dietary Restrictions)
by Calli Zarpasby Calli ZarpasFrench food has a reputation for being one of the best cuisines out there,…
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Don’t get me wrong, having a strong foundation in a language before communicating with…
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AdvicePeople
7 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started Learning a New Language
by Calli Zarpasby Calli ZarpasMy language-learning journey started when I was about three years old when my parents…