Legend has it that mapo tofu emerged sometime during the Qing dynasty at the central Chengdu restaurant of a couple named Chen, which became famous for the unique way it served tofu. The name...
Non-binary Pronouns in different languages
These days, it is increasingly common to introduce yourself with your pronouns, ask for somebody else’s pronouns, or make your pronouns a permanent part of your email signature. In New Hampshire, gender non-binary people can get an X classification on their driver’s license as a gender indicates, rather than M or F.
Let’s talk about cultural differences!
My post today is inspired by many conversations I’ve had with my boyfriend, who is from Venezuela. We often fall into conversation about the ways in which our cultures differ. So today, I’m going to explore some of the funny and interesting differences between U.S. culture and Latin culture that we have found so far!
Why learning Chinese is now more important than ever
This time a few months ago, the average American was accustomed to talking mostly about domestic news, particularly the primary election season. That feels like years ago. But now, as we see the world constantly changing before our eyes, we’re also beginning to talk more and more about the world beyond our borders. And these days, China is always in the news.
French and English Idioms
I hope that all of you are safe, healthy, and adjusting to this new normal of being at home indefinitely. This is a great time to learn some new phrases in a foreign language, and that’s exactly what today’s blog is all about.
French Immersion in Senegal
Hi everyone! Last month in France, it was cold and rainy. However, I was in hot and desert-y West Africa, in Senegal to be exact. The difference between 5 degrees Celsius and 45 degrees Celsius has been a difficult readjustment, to say the least. However, this is not a weather blog, it’s a language blog, so let’s talk about why I was there.
Why American Chinese Food is Finally Starting to Taste More Chinese?
Chicken lo mein, crab rangoons, and beef and broccoli. These are some of the staple dishes we all know and love to call “Chinese food.” But is it, actually?
Appreciate Your Native Language
This month, let’s take a look at appreciating our native language(s). This topic might seem a bit counter-intuitive since I’m always talking about how great it is to learn a new language. However, as important as it is to learn a new language, it is also important to take some time to appreciate your native language.
Discovering Chinese Culture
I am excited to be writing my first blog post for One World Language School! Given that it’s the beginning of a new year, I thought I would take this opportunity to tell you all a little bit about myself before getting into some other topics.
New Language Learning Adventure
I am writing to you a little late this month because I have had a hectic start to the New Year. I am taking my language learning even further this year by attending a school in France to study naturopathic medicine. Let me tell you, studying science in a foreign language is not easy. I’m only a few days into the course and I know that this course is not only going to fill me with knowledge about naturopathy, it is also going to greatly improve my French skills.