by Emilie Milne | Thursday, November 10th, 2022 | Countries of the world, History and culture, Language, Uncategorized
Learning a new language, or going to a country where you don’t speak the language, can be difficult. It’s hard learning a language and getting to a level of fluency that even the locals are not sure where you come from. Language is also a great way to learn more about...
by Elodie Milne | Wednesday, March 25th, 2020 | History and culture
Beware the Ides of March – origin and different meanings We all know the phrase from Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar. An ominous-sounding line from the soothsayer, warning the emperor of his impending demise. With such theatrical connotations, you would think...
by Elodie Milne | Thursday, May 3rd, 2018 | Countries of the world, History and culture
All schools closed! No more homework and no more studying for children in Japan on May 5th, for it is Children’s Day! Children’s Day (or 子どもの日 “kodomo no hi”) is celebrated once a year in Japan, always on May 5th. On this bank holiday, everyone puts their...
