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It’s almost been a year since the first cases of COVID-19 were reported in China. Since then schools around the world have shut down, entire industries have faced incredible hardship, and multiple international borders have been closed. When borders began…
Some could argue that Thanksgiving is the quintessential American holiday. Each year, we celebrate by eating American dishes like macaroni and cheese, turkey, and green bean casserole, all while enjoying American pastimes like football and watching the famous Macy’s Thanksgiving…
If you’ve been anywhere on the internet recently, you’ve probably heard people talking about the new Netflix series Emily in Paris. The show follows a 20-something Chicagoan named Emily, who goes to Paris after her American marketing firm acquires a…
The word faire might be one of the most versatile verbs in the French language. Faire is an irregular verb that is commonly used throughout the French language. Although faire is one of the most common French verbs, it can…
A little while ago, I shared a few French rules that I never learned in French class, but now I want to share some rules I did learn but almost never use. If you want to learn how to speak…
French food has a reputation for being one of the best cuisines out there, which might be why you’ll find French restaurants all over the world, not just in France. You’ve probably even seen French words on non-French menus like…
Whether you’re chasing down contracts or looking to improve client relationships, there are many languages for international business that will position you for success. The growing convenience and affordability of international travel combined with the booming online marketplace have made…
Don’t get me wrong, having a strong foundation in a language before communicating with a native speaker is essential. I have my French classes to thank for a lot of the cultural knowledge and French words I know. But when…
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 matter, many of my other experiences with foreign languages like studying abroad,…
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 the most important activities you can do to take care of yourself….
Ah, grammar. The system of language gets a bad rap among language learners. If you’re learning French, and it’s 21 different verb forms, you’ve probably struggled over a few verbs charts or stumbled through telling a story in the future…
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 had with our tour guide. In Greece, I swam in underground lagoons…
