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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 [...]
Scholarships Available to Concordia Language Villages
For years, I have recommended Concordia Language Villages to my students. These summer immersion camps are absolutely amazing. A number of years ago, I had the good fortune of participating in Concordia’s Teacher Seminars and earning graduate credit. I spent three weeks in Minnesota learning about immersion techniques and visiting the [...]
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 [...]
A Multilingual Children’s Book Author: Meet Dulce Rodrigues
Meeting interesting people is by far the best part of blogging. Let me tell you about a new email acquaintance of mine—Dulce Rodrigues.
Dulce, a native of Portugal, is the author of plays, books, and a CD-rom for children. This talented, award-winning writer has been published in both French and [...]
National Holidays Around the World: July
Francophile that I am, it’s going to be an effort not be too France-centered in this blog. So, oui, July 14 is Bastille Day–France’s Independence Day. But there are other countries celebrating national holidays besides the American 4th and le quatorze juillet. I got this list of national holidays in July from the U.S. Department [...]
