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How to Say Cat in Nine Foreign Languages
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Today’s post is a completely self-indulgent excuse to show you my other two children–the furry ones. I used to take pictures of my cats all the time BK (Before Kids,) but the kitties have been photographically neglected for years. Tonight, I was surprised to discover several cat videos on my Flip camera. My son’s been busy! He took this picture [...]
Dinosaur in Foreign Languages: Spanish, French, German and More
If my own two boys are any indication, kids looooooove dinosaurs! Use these fascinating creatures to teach children about languages. Sir Richard Owen, an English biologist, used Greek terms to give dinosaurs their name back in 1841: deinos means terrible or fearfully great, and saurus means lizard. The Latin term for dinosaur is Dinosauria. [...]
Best Mom in the World: How to Say Mother in a Dozen Languages
This Mother’s Day, let Mom know she’s the best in the world! Learn how to say Mother in these twelve world languages:
Moeder, Moer (Dutch)
Mère, Maman (French)
Mutter (German)
Màna (Greek)
Ma, Maji (Hindi)
Anya (Hungarian)
Madre, Mamma (Italian)
Okaasan, Haha (Japanese)
Matka, Mama (Polish)
Mat’ (Russian)
Madre, Mamá (Spanish)
Mati (Ukranian)
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How to Say Happy Easter in Foreign Languages
French - Joyeuses Pâques
Spanish – Felices Pascuas
German - Frohe Ostern
Italian – Buona Pasqua
Dutch – Vrolijk Pasen
Please add more languages to the list and have a blessed Easter!
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Photo Credit: by IreneIs at http://www.sxc.hu/photo/1154703
Cross on a mountain in the Swiss Alps
How to Say Chocolate in Fourteen Languages for Valentine’s Day
In honor of Valentine’s Day–February 14–let’s learn fourteen ways to say that magical word: CHOCOLATE!
French: chocolat
Spanish: chocolate
Italian: cioccolato
German: Schokolade
Dutch: chocolade
Portuguese: chocolate
Esperanto: cokolado
Danish: chokolade
Polish: czekolada
Swedish: choklad
Indonesian: coklat
Maltese: cikkulata
Norwegian: sjokolad
Finnish: suklaa
Be sure to check out a unique download for Spanish Learners: The History of Chocolate for Spanish I Students: Spanish I students in grades 7 to 12 [...]
Happy New Year Around the World: Greetings in a Dozen Languages
It’s hard to believe that it is almost 2009! Time to bring out the party hats and noise makers to ring in the New Year. Since having kids, my New Year’s celebrations have taken on a whole new vibe. Instead of paying top dollar for a sitter and hitting the town, I like to stay [...]
Say Thank You in Many Languages This Thanksgiving
When I think of Thanksgiving, my mind goes to turkey and pumpkin pie, parades and football. Of course, the real reason is to give thanks to God for all that He has given us. On this special holiday, I’d like to say Thank You in as many ways and as many languages as I can. I’m [...]
Veteran’s Day in Many Languages: Spanish, French, and More
Tuesday, November 12 is Veteran’s Day in the U.S. Learn how to say the word soldier in these foreign languages:
French – soldat
Spanish – soldado
Italian – soldato
German – Soldat
Dutch – militair
And now, learn how to say Thank You:
French – Merci
Spanish – Gracias
Italian – Grazie
German – Danke
Dutch – Dank u wel
Happy Veteran’s Day!
Fall Apples in Spanish, French, German, and More: Free Coloring Page Worksheet!
Autumn apples! It’s my favorite part of the fall season. Though I might lament being a Michigander in the middle of February, in October I pity those poor Hawaiian souls who miss out on crisp fall air, trees of orange and red, hayrides, and cider mills.
In celebration of the apple season, I’ve prepared a fun [...]
