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Archive for May 2009

Lexiophiles TGIF Selection No. 9

May 15th, 2009 | By Laure | Category: English, TGIF

Yes, it’s Friday again! Well, this also means a brand new TGIF selection for this week. It might give you a great sendoff into the weekend or at least make you smile.



Perdí mi número de teléfono, ¿me das el tuyo?

May 14th, 2009 | By Ginette | Category: Español

[English] La típica escena: vas caminado por la calle, pasas cerca de una construcción y un obrero grita: “Me gustaría estar siempre borracho, para verte dos veces”. Ni volteas y solo decides caminar un poco más rápido para que no le dé tiempo de ponerse más creativo. En Latinomérica, lanzar piropos es casi una obligación [...]



I Lost My Phone Number, Can I Have Yours?

May 14th, 2009 | By Ginette | Category: English

In Latin America shouting pick-up lines is almost mandatory for men. Men don’t need to wait for a gorgeous supermodel-like woman to pass by, they can flirt with just about any girl just to carry out their duty.



The cheesiest French pick up lines!

May 13th, 2009 | By Laure | Category: English

Wondering about the time when French women were easy to flirt with? Well, if you’re planning on a trip to France and wish to flirt along with French ladies, here is exactly what you should not say or do!



Le Top des Approches de drague les plus ringardes !

May 13th, 2009 | By Laure | Category: Français

[English] Mais où est passé le temps où il était si facile de draguer une femme en France ? Et bien, il semblerait que les femmes françaises ne se laissent plus trop impressionner par des petites phrases charmantes ou tout simplement un regard langoureux dans le métro par exemple ! C’est dommage, car du coup, [...]



IX 09 – Top 100 International Exchange & Experience Blogs 2009

May 12th, 2009 | By Erin | Category: International Exchange/Experience Blogs

We here at bab.la love a good list. This is where we need your help… we want you to nominate your favourite blog relating to international exchange!



Professional translations gone Web 2.0

May 11th, 2009 | By Andreas | Category: English

We know that all Lexiophiles readers are true language experts . However, every once in a while you might need something to be translated by a professional. We recently needed some legal stuff to be translated into English and it seems to be entirely different language. There is a nice German word for official government [...]



Un giorno in Umbria

May 9th, 2009 | By Letizia | Category: Italiano

[English] Che cosa mangeresti se ti trovassi un giorno intero in Umbria, il cuore verde d’Italia? La cucina italiana è molto ricca e varia di regione in regione. L’Umbria è famosa, ad esempio, per la selvaggina, l’olio d’oliva, i tartufi e tutta una vastissima serie di prodotti provenienti dai boschi delle vastissime zone verdi della [...]



A day in Umbria

May 9th, 2009 | By Letizia | Category: English

What would you eat in Umbria, the green heart of Italy? The Italian cuisine varies by region. Umbria is typically known for game animals, olive oil, truffles…



Lexiophiles TGIF Selection No. 8

May 8th, 2009 | By Laure | Category: English, TGIF

Today it’s Friday and we are almost (it’s bank holiday again in France) all working. What does it mean? Well, that after 5 days of hard work, we deserve a nice break.