Month: December 2011
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Holidays in France
Official holidays in France are called “Les jours fériés.” On those days, pretty much everything in France is closed (banks, the post office, many stores and restaurants, etc.), so watch out for them or they’ll create chaos in your well planned vacation!
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How to Get the Most Out of Travel
Traveling can seem pretty daunting. Planning flights, hotels, learning the language and culture… it’s a lot to keep track of, especially if you’re going to a new country for the first time. So how can you get the most out of your time abroad and keep stress low? Here are five top travel tips.
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French Kisses
Aaahhh… the French Kiss… so many have fallen for it, Meg Ryan included! Everyone knows about it, and a few lucky ones have even experienced it first hand. Oh, I get it, that’s why you’ve developed such a strong interest in the French language!
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Words, pronounced!
If you’ve begun studying a foreign language on your own, you might have already run into difficulties with pronunciation. Even if the language is written in a familiar alphabet, and even if its pronunciation is easily divined from its written form, it usually helps to just hear that word read aloud! That’s where Forvo comes…
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French Festivals
All kinds of festivals take place in France throughout the year. Dance, music, theater, film… there’s a French festival for almost anything you can imagine!
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Protests in Russia
Demonstrators take to the streets in cities across Russia, accusing Putin’s political party, United Russia, of rigging the parliamentary elections in their favor. If you haven’t been following the news, here is a quick run down of recent events.
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Restrooms in Taiwan
Let’s discuss that super important, but often overlooked topic of restrooms in Taiwan! This aspect of Taiwanese culture seems to alarm Western foreigners the most… so let’s change that!
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French Pronunciation Tips
Wanna sound French? Start with a cute little pout! Yes, you too gentlemen! It’s all happening in the lips and forward in the mouth. The more ridiculous you think you sound, the better it probably is for your sexy French accent. Here are a few major sounds that you can practice to sound more French.
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A Time to Eat
As you probably already know, the French love their food! In French culture, each meal is important, and people take their time to eat and enjoy their food. Check out this quick meal guide to help you understand French food culture.
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Defining Russian Culture