Artillery boomed, shaking the ground, as a couple scurried through the streets of Saké, their possessions balanced on their heads, in the embattled east of the Democratic Republic of Congo.At a crossroads, they passed a giant poster of Congo’s president, Felix Tshisekedi, who is standing for re-election on Wednesday. “Unity, Security, Prosperity,” read the slogan. They hurried along.“Our children were born in war. We live in war,” Jean Bahati, his face beaded with sweat, said as he paused for breath. It was the fifth time that he and his wife had been forced to flee, he said. “We’re so sick…
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Home » Spanish Vocabulary » 25 Prepositions of Place in Spanish to Take Your Language Skills Above and Beyond (Plus Example Sentences) Spanish prepositions of place like debajo de (under) show you where something exists or is happening. These small words are an important part of the language, and using them can add meaning and clarity to your Spanish conversations. Read on to find 25 essential prepositions of place in Spanish, as well as some useful practice resources! Contents What Are Spanish Prepositions and How Do You Use Them? Spanish Prepositions of Place A (To) A la derecha de (To…
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Nestled in the heart of southwest England, Bristol is a vibrant and dynamic city. A great mix of fun students at a great university, to young families still looking for the best things a city centre can offer, combined with the homely feel of Clifton Village. If you’re thinking of visiting and wonder whats on in Bristol? There’s everything from learning about Bristol’s history; maritime, slavery and the Romans! Culture; this is a great place for music, theatre, Bristol street art and hot air balloons! Fun activities; viewing Clifton Suspension Bridge across the River Avon and the famous Bristol Cheese Crawl!…
Fighting in Sudan has spread to the outskirts of a major city that is a refuge for displaced people and a center for aid groups, threatening to open another deadly front in an eight-month war that has devastated Africa’s third-largest nation.The Sudanese Army and the rival paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have been clashing on the edges of Wad Madani, a city about 100 miles southeast of the capital, Khartoum, that tens of thousands of people fled to after the war began in April.On Saturday morning, residents said that army aircraft could be heard flying over the city, with at least…
You have probably wondered how I find Homeschool Co-ops near me? If you’re a homeschooling parent, you probably know what this term means and the benefits it can bring to your children’s education. If you’re a new homeschooling parent exploring options for group learning for your kids, the information in this article will help you. Read on and learn about the benefits of joining homeschool co-ops, how to locate them, and tips for getting involved. Join 559 million people on the planet who speak Spanish!Sign up for your free trial Spanish class today. What Homeschool Co-ops Are? The wonderful thing…
The Barossa Valley Chocolate Company are hosting a series of outdoor cinema events this January. The cinema nights include a range of package options including food and drinks, seating and more. On Saturday 6 January, they are bringing 2006 classic Night in the Museum to the big screen, the perfect family friendly movie. Then on 12 January, they will be showing Jumanji; a video-game themed movie parents can get behind. Then to finish off, on 20 January, they will screen a classic for the ages, Back to the Future. NOTE: As this is a fully licenced venue and plenty of…
Most popular names in Italy nowIn 2023 the most popular male Italian baby names were Lorenzo, Luca, Enzo, Giovanni and Francesco. Like most places though, we are all looking abroad for something a little exotic so lots of Italians called their sons Liam, Andy, Evan and Dylan this year! These more British/American names are seen as modern and unique Italian baby boy names. The top Italian girl names were Chiara, Elena, Mila and Serena. However, again the appeal of international popularity has also meant that Zoe, Avery, and Romy were on the list. These modern-feeling names might show an outward looking young…
Last week in northern Nigeria, two drone strikes killed at least 85 people who had been out celebrating a Muslim holiday in a village. In June, dozens of herders and their cattle were hit from the sky, in the state next to the country’s capital. And in 2017, around 100 people were killed in an airstrike on a refugee camp in the country’s northeast.As the Nigerian military wages a domestic war against extremist militants and armed gangs, its widespread use of airstrikes on its own soil has come with a cascade of more than a dozen accidents that have killed…
Home » Spanish Vocabulary » Slang » 25 Cool Spanish Phrases to Sound Like a Native Speaker [With Audio] To really connect with and understand native speakers, you have to go beyond your textbook Spanish. There are many cool phrases and expressions used all over the Spanish-speaking world. Learning this vocabulary will take you to another level of proficiency and allow you to engage in more conversation. In this post, you’ll learn 25 cool Spanish phrases with their regional specifications so you can communicate no matter where you find yourself. Contents Download: This blog post is available as a convenient and portable…