7 Things I Wish I Knew Before I Started Learning a New Language
My language-learning journey started when I was about three years old when my parents put me in a Greek-American preschool. While I didn't have much choice in the...
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3 Ways to Work Exercise Into Your Language Routine
If you're wondering how to learn a language fast and fluently, exercise could be one of your secret weapons. You probably know that working out is one of...
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The Connection Between Creativity and Cross-Cultural Experiences
When I was in Morocco, I got to stargaze in the Sahara desert and eat endless tajine, but my favorite memories are the moments my friends and I...
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7 Things I Learned Having Roommates From 3 Different Cultures
When I was fourteen years old, I started my freshman year at an international boarding school. I arrived at my dorm room, hands full with all of my...
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Music Recommendations From Around World
When I was in elementary school I went to a Spanish immersion school. And when I was in first grade, an obsession rippled through our school. The obsession...
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10 Movies in 10 Different Languages You Need to See
I tutor a French middle schooler, and he speaks almost perfect English. We’ll talk for 30 minutes and he’ll make one, two or sometimes zero mistakes. I also...
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Truth, Lies and Culture in ‘The Farewell’
If you’re learning a new language, watching movies in that language is a great way to keep up the practice. Featuring Awkwafina, The Farewell will reinvigorate those Mandarin...
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Traditional Table: A Chinese Food Primer
In places like America, Chinese food has developed its own distinct flavor that is markedly different from that of its homeland. In fact, North American Chinese dishes, heavy...
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