The Christmas season in Germany has already begun. Last Sunday, Nov. 30, marked the first day of...
Latest Stories
3 must-see Spanish films
I hope that, like me, you’re interested in cinema from Spain and Latin America. If not, you’re...
25 Jahre Mauerfall: 25 years after the fall of the Berlin Wall
Yesterday, Nov. 9, 2014, marked the 25th anniversary of a great moment in German history: the...
Warm drink recipes from around the world
In time for chillier autumn weather, here are some hot drinks that are well-loved in various parts...
New short-term online course subscriptions options are here!
Each person’s needs for learning a language are a bit different. Maybe you’re interested in...
Islamic New Year رأس السنة الهجرية
October 24, 2014 was رأس السنة (ra’s al-sana, the first day or “head” of the year) in the Islamic...
Yom Kippur יום כפור The Day of Atonement
The shofar, an ancient instrument made from a horn, is sounded on Yom Kippur. Yom Kippur יום כפור...
From Yankees to Coney Island: Dutch roots in America
Goed idee! As we’ve mentioned before, learning Dutch is een goed idee (a good idea) because it is...
A Poem to Immigrants in Celebration of Columbus Day
“The Immigrants – Battery Park NYC” by Raphael Isla Columbus Day, celebrated on...