Put your French and Spanish to the (tiny) test every day until Christmas: translate a seasonal term each day to open the door. There are even different versions depending on whether Christmas is a winter or summer holiday for you!
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Thanksgiving, as celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November, is a uniquely American holiday, but you still might want to talk about it in French, Spanish, or Italian. Here’s some vocabulary to help you get ready for this year’s American Thanksgiving – and some vegetarian recipes, just in case.
I loved trick-or-treating as a kid – who didn’t? – and now I know that a lot of adults love taking part and doling out candy. Unfortunately, I’ve spent most of my adult life living in remote areas or overseas, so I don’t get to experience the adult half of the equation.
So that leaves me with just my sites for spreading Halloween cheer:
After leaving Panama and continuing south toward Ecuador, I crossed the equator for the first time ever. I knew this moment was coming, of course, but I didn’t think to pay attention to when it would happen, so I was pleased when the cruise director announced that there would be an “equator crossing ceremony” for first timers like me at 3pm. Continue reading
I’m very pleased to announce the publication of my 8th (and likely final) book: French Workbook for Dummies.
If you want to learn French by reading lessons and then taking lots of quizzes, this is the French book for you. Topics range from greetings and holiday wishes to parts of speech and verb conjugations, and there are tons of practice exercises throughout.
French Workbook for Dummies is available in both paperback (recommended) and ebook versions at Amazon.com, Amazon.co.uk, or your favorite bookstore.
ISBN 1119982030
To my Jewish friends and readers all over the world, I wish you a happy and healthy Hanukkah, filled with joy and light.
I hope one of these links will add a little extra cheer to your celebration:
