I’ve always been fascinated with languages. I remember being twelve and begging my mother to let me take French lessons because I was in love with the culture. I took French for several years as well as in college before switching over to Italian, which I’ve been taking off and on while living in Italy. […]
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How Much of a Foreign Language Should You Know when Traveling?
I used to be fairly good at speaking Italian. After my three months abroad when I was nineteen, I felt at least conversational—I could hold my own whenever I was chatting with a resident from Venice. It was great to have this skill as a traveler, because you learn so much more about whatever culture […]
5 Thai Phrases You Need to Know
Sawatdee ka (hello) While it’s always a good idea to try and learn a bit of the language of the country you’re visiting. It’s easier if you’re planning a long trip to a single country and will have some time to both study before you go and practice while you’re traveling. But when you’re on […]