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Lexiophiles TGIF Selection No. 149

Feb 3rd, 2012 | By Areli | Category: English, TGIF

It doesn’t matter if it’s cold, hot or warm. Nothing can stop you from having fun this Friday!



Czech food in Austrian German

Feb 2nd, 2012 | By Katerina | Category: English

What is the reason for the penetration of big German language with the small Slavic language? Why are buchty (Czech cakes) called Buchteln in Austria? Why is the Czech feast called vídeňský řízek? In this article you will discover how Czech food became Austrian-German. Enjoy!



Before Leaving…

Feb 1st, 2012 | By Areli | Category: English

If you are planning to go abroad for a long period of time, it’s advisable to create a list with all the documents and pending issues that must be solved before your departure. Write down all the details and enjoy your experience abroad!



Vote for your favorite IX12 blog!

Jan 31st, 2012 | By Virginia | Category: English, Featured Articles, International Exchange/Experience Blogs

Give your vote to the most exciting, inspiring, open-minded blogger writing about his or her experience abroad. Voting will be open to anyone until February 12th!



What is special about the Arabic language?

Jan 30th, 2012 | By Hassen | Category: English

The Arabic language is one of the most widely spoken languages all over the world. Modern Standard Arabic provides an universal form of the language that can be easily understood despite of the fact that it’s more than one and a half thousand years old.



Lexiophiles TGIF Selection No. 148

Jan 27th, 2012 | By Areli | Category: English, TGIF

“Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.” What are you up to this Friday?



The Scandinavian Brotherhood

Jan 26th, 2012 | By Helle | Category: English

The three Scandinavian languages Danish, Norwegian and Swedish are so similar, that if you’re fluent in one, you have to put in very little work in order to learn to read and understand the other two.



Why learn Spanish? A Brazilian’s point of view…

Jan 25th, 2012 | By Virginia | Category: English

There are several reasons why people learn a new language. If you are Brazilian the chances to learn Spanish as a third language are high. After all, every country in Latin America speaks Spanish except Brazil.



Read & Learn

Jan 24th, 2012 | By Areli | Category: English

One of the best ways to improve our language skills is through reading habits. It is always good to immerse yourself in the culture that has adopted a specific language and their books are always a huge source of knowledge.



Bibliomania: Watch out for the Insane Collectors

Jan 23rd, 2012 | By Daniel | Category: English

Bibliomania…What does it mean? Bibliomania is the condition of people who adore books and collect as many as they can get their hands on. And not for the contents of the book either. The rarer the better.