For many of us, December is all about Christmas. However, festive traditions have evolved differently all around the world, and so have the seasonal s...
As a non-denominational, secular holiday, Thanksgiving is arguably the most celebrated holiday in the US and it may be the most important dinner of th...
The English language is a curious melting pot of words from across the globe, forged through a millennia of invasions, wars, colonial expansion and sc...
There’s no better way to spend a cold, blustery fall afternoon than sitting by a crackling fire in your pink woolly socks. You’re covered in a blanket...
When we think of well-known autumn traditions, many of us imagine Halloween, known for its carved pumpkins, scary movies, and kids in costumes. But ar...
We always say that the best way to learn a new language is to immerse yourself in the local culture. When studying abroad you can get proactive (get i...
In case you are looking for a reason to throw a little party, look no further and put on your party hat right now: the 26th September is the European ...
Since Gangnam Style took the world by storm in 2012, weird and wonderful news stories about South Korea pop up literally every week – whether it’s the...
Football? American football? Soccer? These sports may share a name in many countries, but that’s as far as the similarities go. While most people arou...
Ah, the Victorian Era — a time of corsets, top hats, and strict societal rules. But did you know that it was also a time of vibrant and constantly evo...
Cultural exchange is a huge part of foreign language learning. Language is so connected to culture that, to become fluent, it’s essential to learn abo...
