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Posts By Emily Taylor

New Year’s Resolutions Around the World

Do you make New Year’s Resolutions? Read More >>

A Very Nordic Christmas – How to Celebrate Like a Scandinavian

Nordic and Scandinavian Holiday Yule Traditions When thinking of the winter holidays, one often pictures warm fires, landscapes blanketed with snow, and cozy scenes of people joined together to celebrate the year with good food and cheer. Read More >>

Travel Iceland’s Ring Road – The Ultimate Driving Adventure

A Tour of Iceland's Ring Road or Hringvegur and an Introduction to Icelandic Language Are you an itinerary traveler? Read More >>

What Is Friluftsliv? The Norwegian Philosophy of Embracing the Outdoors

Forget Hygge, It's Time to Embrace the Scandinavian Concept of Friluftsliv This morning I woke up to a familiar sound, or better said, a familiar silence; the silence of snow. Read More >>

What Part of No Don’t You Understand? Origins of the Word “No”

The Etymology & Origins of the Word "No" Around the World Every language has a word for it. Read More >>

Words for Father Around the World

How to Say Dad in Different Languages Father’s Day is approaching, so this week on Word Nerd I thought it would be fun to explore the various words for father in languages from around the world. Read More >>

How to Say Grandmother in Different Languages

What is Your Word for Grandmother? Read More >>

What is Cinco de Mayo? Facts, History and Amazing Margarita & Mole Poblano Recipes

History of Cinco de Mayo and the Battle of Puebla Though Cinco de Mayo may call to mind images of booze-soaked co-ed parties, few know the true history behind this Mexican national holiday; to honor the anniversary of the Battle of Puebla, or Batalla de Puebla, which occurred on May 5th, 1862. Read More >>

Working From Home? The Struggle is Real – Advice From Our Remote Writers

WFH Can Be a Challenge - Here are Some Practical Tips to Save Your Sanity Working from home has suddenly become a reality for many of us and it can feel like quite an adjustment. Read More >>

Word Nerd: Uplifting Words to Weather Stressful Times

Origins of the Words of Encouragement and Strength We Need Right Now This time on Word Nerd I want to focus on some encouraging words that have been helping me weather this strange time so many of us are sharing. Read More >>

The Origins and Definition of Pandemic Related Words

Word Nerd - Corona Virus Edition This time on Word Nerd, I wanted to explore the origins of some of the words we’ve been hearing in the news during this unprecedented time on our planet. Read More >>

The Irish Language – The History and Quirks of Gaeilge

Learn & Listen to the Irish Language (Gaeilge) Well, it’s March, and you know what that means! Read More >>

Languages of Africa, the Caribbean, and Beyond

February is Black History Month here in the USA, so for this Word Nerd blog post, we’ll be learning about and hearing, a few of the languages of Africa, America, and the Caribbean. Read More >>

Words for Love Around the World – The Linguistics of Love

How to Say "I Love You" in Different Languages - Word Nerd Series Since Valentine's Day is fast approaching here in the States, today on Word Nerd we're going to dive into the words for love in different languages. Read More >>

Chinese Lunar New Year Vocabulary and Phrases Explained – Word Nerd

Top Mandarin Chinese Lunar New Year (Spring Festival) Greetings and Expressions Welcome to the Pimsleur Word Nerd Blog Series! Read More >>

Celebrate Your Family Heritage

Finding Your Place - Learn About Your Family History with DNA Research and Ancestry Websites Last year I wrote about traveling to Norway as part of a trip through Scandinavia, Europe, and the UK to explore the homelands of my ancestors. Read More >>

Visit Norway and Find Koselig

Visit Norway The Land of Koselig Recently, as part of an extended tour of the Nordic countries, I had the opportunity to visit Norway. Read More >>