Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz, nació el 3 de agosto 1926 en Birán, Cuba. De niño asistió a escuelas católicas en la Habana. Su familia era rica porque su padre era un agricultor exitoso. Castro tenía dos hermanos y cuatro hermanas.
Read more 08 Aug 2016
Biography – Fidel Castro (In Spanish)
18 Jul 2016
Biography: Salvador Dali
Salvador Dali was born in 1904 in the Catalonia region of Spain. He was an excellent draftsman and his painting skills were influenced by Renaissance masters. He was a very imaginative man and had an eccentric manner. He was also famous for his unique mustache.
Read more 21 Jun 2016
Travel Spots: Leavenworth, Wa
Leavenworth is a small town of approximately 2000 people a two-hour drive east of Seattle in Washington State. Although it has existed as a town for over 100 years it became famous in the 1970s, when facing a decrease in population, the town adopted a Bavarian theme to attract tourists. The bet paid off, and Leavenworth has become a great all year round destination for those looking for the flavor of Germany without traveling to Europe.
Read more 10 May 2016
Biography: Sigmund Freud (in German)
Sigmund Freud (1856-1939) war ein bedeutender österreichischer Arzt und Psychologe. Er ist Begründer der Psychoanalyse. Obwohl er als Jude geboren war, war er nicht ein religiöser Mann.
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What is a language?
A language is a system of communication used by a specific community. Nearly everyone speaks (or signs) at least one language. Speaking only one language, or monolingualism, is common in many parts of the English-speaking world such as North America, the UK and Australia. However, a much larger number of the world’s population live in countries where multiple languages are spoken throughout the day.
Read more 14 Mar 2016
Grammar Tips – What are Idioms?
It seems that nothing frustrates learners of a foreign language more than idioms. Idioms are those phrases that cannot be translated directly from one language to another. They often involve turns of phrase, animals, colors or emotions in strange combinations!
Read more 01 Mar 2016
Spanish Biography – Frida Kahlo
Frida Kahlo de Rivera was born in a town outside Mexico City in 1907. She was born in her parents’ home that is now called Casa Azul, or Blue house, owing to its color. She had three sisters and two half-sisters from her father’s first marriage. Her father was from Germany and her mother was Mexican, indigenous and Spanish in origin.
Read more 02 Feb 2016
Grammar Tips: Uses of Werden
Students new to German will repeatedly encounter the verb werden. As it has three distinct functions it often proves confusing. Here we will outline the three main functions with example sentences.
Read more 11 Jan 2016
Spanish Biography – Antoni Gaudí
Antoni Gaudí was a famous Spanish architect born in 1852. He was from the Catalunya region and the majority of his works are located in Barcelona. Gaudí was very proud of his Catalan heritage. He was an artist on a large scale who used his passions of nature and religion to create his works. The buildings he helped to create are extremely unique in their style and known throughout the world. Even his last name has become synonymous with an over-the-top decorative style.
Read more 02 Dec 2015
Travel Spot: Andalucia, Spain (guest blog)
My long-time dream came true this fall when I was able to visit Andalucía, Spain. The region has always attracted me with its wonderful history, warm weather, beaches, Mediterranean food, Pablo Picasso and other famous artists and especially the laid-back life style of the people.
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