Hanukkah is here! Time to celebrate this festival of light and all the things that go with it; from menorah lighting to stuffing our faces with latkes. Though since we’re language people, what about some of the language surrounding this festive season? Here are some words and phrases associated with Hanukkah.     Kislev —(…)

If you’re subscribed to Netflix you’ve probably been bombarded with Christmas things since about mid-September. You would be forgiven for being sick of the sight of tinsel already as a result! Though now the season is almost upon us, perhaps it’s time to put Netflix to good use. Especially if you’re learning languages since streaming(…)

American sports have long been loved the world over, even in countries where those games are never played! So why not dedicate a little time during your next vacation to the U.S. to seeing some of those sports for yourself? Here are some of the most popular sports in America as well as a short(…)

Films are an amazing resource for learning a language. In one sitting you get to hear all those tricky grammar points spoken out loud in a range of accents and dialects, all while expanding your vocabulary and hearing the perfect pronunciation. And with subtitles on screen if you’re new to using films as a language(…)

Working hard learning English? Why not take a break that won’t leave you feeling guilty for not studying? Watching movies is a great way to learn a language! From hearing the perfect pronunciation to exposing yourself to a variety of accents, movies are an incredible learning tool. Pop the subtitles on, get your favorite snacks,(…)

Sometimes studying a language isn’t about mental gymnastics trying to figure out how a grammar rule works. Sometimes it’s about taking a step back and enjoying what you already know. What better way to check your understanding and give yourself a little pride for how much you’ve learned so far, than to watch a film(…)

If learning languages didn’t come naturally to you growing up, it’s possible the thought of trying to now doesn’t sound like a lot of fun. But it can be! Out with stale textbooks and repeating phrases that you’ll never use, and instead find ways you enjoy learning. Like music, for example, which can be one(…)

If you are learning Arabic or are already fluent and looking for a way to keep your language skills fresh, here are some great podcasts for you.     SBS Arabic   SBS Arabic is a great podcast to listen to if you want something current. It is a news bulletin podcast covering what is(…)

For those of us who love football, there is no irony in the phrase the beautiful game. It is an art form, a grass-pitched battle. For those who possibly love it a little too much, it is a flawless, romantic dance. The rest of us will look on such descriptions with anything from disdain to(…)

If you’re already dreaming of summer holidays and are considering a little backpacking in Europe, a popular route to take through Eastern Europe thanks to cheap bus travel tends to be Tallinn-Vilnius-Riga. And though we hate to play favourites, there is much about Lithuania’s capital that has stolen our heart. So with that in mind,(…)