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Forget Hygge, It's Time to Embrace the Scandinavian Concept of Friluftsliv
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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 >>
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Keep Your Children Entertained by Involving Them in Your Language Study
Throughout this current pandemic, many of our readers have been facing the task of home-schooling their children. Read More >>
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Coffee Growing Regions of Latin America
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Deciphering Dating Culture: Europe vs America
As the world gets smaller, more and more people are connecting across cultures.
Interacting with people from various places has become commonplace
in today's world. Read More >>