As a language that stretches back as far as the 6th century, Arabic is definitely one of the oldest, and most fascinating languages in the world. Proverbs were always an important part of Classical Arabic, Modern Arabic’s ancestor, and still hold sway in the language today. Furthermore, some of these proverbs and idioms have spread,(…)
Five blockbusters to help you learn English
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,(…)
The student loan crisis in the US and abroad

Just the words student loan can make a person shudder, send them sinking into the despair of wondering when they will ever pay their student loan back. When we’re told repeatedly that going to college to get degrees, Masters, and PhDs is the only way to guarantee ourselves a good job, the pressure is on.(…)
The Top 10 Most Spoken Languages in India

Last week we discovered that there is an astonishing wealth of languages spoken across India, ranging from widely spoken ones such as Hindi and English to the ones at threat of extinction, such as those of the Great Andamanese family. This week, we would like to give you a more realistic look at the most(…)
Oscars: What Parasite’s win means for international cinema

Bong Joon-Ho‘s Parasite added an Oscar win of Best Picture to its growing number of awards. We could be blase about this achievement; what is one more award in the scheme of things when a movie is already so widely liked? Though an Oscar win is a big deal; even if Bong Joon-Ho (rightfully) referred(…)
What are the top 5 places to visit in Brazil?

Want to learn Portuguese? There is no better way than to immerse yourself in the language, which gives you the perfect excuse to visit Brazil! Famous for its Christ the Redeemer landmark, colorful Carnaval, and of course some of the best soccer players from around the world, Brazil is the perfect place to soak up(…)
24 hours of New Year

New Year celebrations fill our screens every year with fireworks displays from around the world. Though have you ever wondered which places get to set foot in the New Year first, and who stays stuck in the past until last? Here’s a glimpse at 24 hours of the New Year; let’s chase those celebrations! (…)
The best Hanukkah food to indulge in

Hanukkah is here! Time for the perfect excuse for indulging in the most delicious of foods. Not sure what to eat first? Well, we are here to help! Here are some of the best foods to eat during Hanukkah. Latkes Of course, we have to start our look at Hanukkah food with the(…)
Christmas movies from around the world

Bored of the same old Christmas movies that we watch year after year while stuffing our faces to excess? We hear you and are here for you! Budge up on the couch and pass us some chocolate; here are some of the best Christmas movies from around the world. Noches de Reyes Noches(…)
Understanding UK accents: Liverpool and Scouse

The English accent varies greatly depending on where you are visiting in the UK. Some linguists might even tell you the accent changes every twenty miles! We’ll leave you to learn if that is true or not for yourself. If you happen to be visiting the north of England any time soon and want recommendations,(…)