(Level: Advanced) Leonard Cohen, the hugely influential singer and songwriter whose work spanned nearly 50 years, died at the age of 82. Cohen’s label, Sony Music […]
Today we celebrate Halloween. But it may have been different a while (or centuries) ago. Find out more about wearing costumes and trick-or-treating! [Level: Upper intermediate] […]
Fridays are often considered the “national day for happy hours”. Having said that, how about practicing the right pronunciation of your favorite beer style? Check the […]
Ever feel like your co-workers or friends are speaking to you in a different language? No, it’s not about having a meeting entirely in French. We’re […]
As we count down for the Olympics Opening Ceremony tonight, check out these interesting facts about Olympics in history. Do you know any other? Share with […]
I’m a cognitive psychologist who studies language comprehension. If I see an ad for a vacation rental that says “Your going to Hollywood!” it really bugs […]
O sotaque e pronúncia certa das palavras fazem uma diferença crucial na hora de se comunicar. E, apesar do sotaque ser muitas vezes charmoso, cometemos alguns […]
Successful entrepreneurs are usually inspired by other successful entrepreneurs. That means that if people don’t have great role models–especially role models in whom they can see […]