‘Z’ is for Zhujiajiao…Shanghai’s Venice
One of China’s many ‘water towns‘ the ancient city of Zhujiajiao is a short day trip from Shanghai (about 45 minutes). Over 1700 years old, Zhujiajiao has a well preserved […]
Category Archives: Lost and Found in Translation
‘G’ is for Google Translate
I came across the following email that one of my Korean ESL (English as a second language) students sent me a couple of years ago. I’m no detective but I […]
Beware the False Friends! (When Learning Spanish)
You have heard of them: Cognates. These are the words that sound similar in two different languages, often making learners jump for joy. How nice is it to not have […]
Four Day of the Dead-esque Songs to Help you Learn Spanish
If you are learning Spanish, (or any language for that matter), songs are your best friend. The melody helps the lyrics stick in your head and it’s a great way […]
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