Picture yourself walking on the uneven streets of Barcelona, on cobblestones, sudden hills, and you get to a dead end. You ask a local to help you out, and while he's trying to show you the way on the map, you hear a loud "Achoo!" and
Have you noticed that pet names are different in every language? In English, people say "babe," "sweetheart," or "sweetie," but Spanish speakers use other words. What are the closest matches in other languages? If you’re learning Mandarin, Tagalog, or Spanish, knowing a few
Couples around the world celebrate Valentine's Day every year on February 14. Some mark the day with a greeting card exchange, others prefer presents and flowers, or the legendary short poem that melts hearts, starting with "Roses are red, violets are blue…" and ending in personalized
A polyglot is someone who can use several languages. The term is popular among language learners, and most dream of becoming polyglots and becoming fluent in multiple languages. What is a polyglot, more exactly? How many languages do you have to know to qualify as a polyglot? What are the
Christmas is one of the most impart German holidays. No wonder most tourists choose the winter holiday season to visit Germany. It is indeed a once-in-a-lifetime experience, thanks to the unique Christmas markets and traditions. Surprisingly, it is more than a one-day holiday. The celebration of German Christmas (Weihnachten) spans