A former soccer superstar won the presidential election in the West African nation of Liberia in 2017 by promising to fix the country’s economy, build more roads and address endemic graft.But six years later, the aura that surrounds President George Weah has faded, a result of criticism that he has spent too much time abroad and failed to sufficiently tackle corruption.Now, as voters in Liberia head to the polls on Tuesday in an election to determine whether to re-elect him or, as one of his main opponents said, give him a red card, Mr. Weah’s prospects are uncertain.The presidential election…
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Home » Spanish Learning Resources » The 8 Best Kindle Spanish-English Dictionaries for Easy Reading Reading Kindle books in Spanish is a great way to learn the language at your own pace and convenience. And with a dictionary on your Kindle, you don’t even have to leave your book to look up an unfamiliar word. Having the definitions right within reach will save you time and keep the flow of your reading going smoothly. In this post, you’ll get eight excellent Spanish-English Kindle dictionaries that you can use to build your vocabulary and improve your comprehension. They also provide a great…
Elvis: A Musical Revolution is a brand new bio-musical celebrating the life and music of award winning, cultural icon and Rock n Roll superstar, Elvis Presley. Due to incredible demand, Elvis: A Musical Revolution is returning to Sydney’s State Theatre, followed by a national tour in Adelaide, Perth and the Gold Coast. The story of cultural icon and award winning musician, Elvis Presley, will be told by an outstanding Australian cast, featuring dazzling choreography and over 40 iconic songs including Hound Dog, Blue Suede Shoes, Burning Love and more, you simply can’t help falling in love. This smash hit production…
Did you know that approximately 9-12% of the world’s population struggles with dyslexia?[1] That’s a significant number, going beyond cultural, social, socio-economic and linguistic boundaries. Dyslexia doesn’t discriminate; anyone, regardless of their background, can be affected by it. October is Dyslexia Awareness Month, a dedicated time to shed light on dyslexia, promote understanding and advocate for those impacted by it. And I would love to use this opportunity to also talk about the often-misunderstood intersection of dyslexia and multilingualism. For too long, there has been a misconception that dyslexia and multilingualism are simply incompatible; that if a child is dyslexic,…
France has begun withdrawing its troops from Niger after being ordered out of the West African nation by the leaders of the July coup that ousted the pro-Paris president, the military said Tuesday. Issued on: 10/10/2023 – 12:28 1 min “The first troops have left,” the spokesman of the French chief of staff said, confirming an announcement Monday by Niger’s army, which said that the 1,400-strong French contingent would begin leaving Tuesday, under escort from Niger forces.The withdrawal came a day after Niger’s military rulers on Monday said a first convoy of French troops would leave the West African nation…
Rwanda’s government has murdered, attacked and disappeared critics beyond its borders in a campaign of “extraterritorial repression” that must be challenged by the international community, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said Tuesday.
Liberians vote Tuesday on whether to give football legend George Weah a second term as president, with peace among voters’ main concerns in a nation still scarred by back-to-back civil wars. The main political parties have pledged that the presidential and legislative elections in the West African country will pass off peacefully.But the recent killing of three people in clashes between their supporters has fuelled fears of a return to violence.Trouble also marred the close of Weah’s re-election campaign Sunday, with his supporters and opposition members throwing stones at each other and police intervening with tear gas.AFP counted at least…
Home » Spanish Language » 13 Unique Resources to Learn Latin American Spanish with Plus 6 Handy Tips for Quick Mastery Spanish is one of the most regionally varied languages out there. Even if you know you don’t want to go the European route, you still should focus on one particular dialect. This blog has previously provided some excellent coverage of Chilean, Mexican, Argentinean, Ecuadorian and Cuban Spanish. And there’s a good overview of the main contrasts between European and Latin American Spanish. This post is intended to serve as a guide for those who want to learn Latin American Spanish, but haven’t…
Pick Your Own Flowers in the Adelaide Hills. A morning spent at Charleston Farm recently was such a beautiful way to start the day! It’s a really lovely experience if you love flowers, and especially if you’re like me and can’t keep anything alive in the garden. Take the family and wander the flower patch, breathe in the fresh hills air, pick some fresh,, colourful flowers and take some gorgeous photos with the kids. Charleston Farm is a private family farm and bookings and advance payment is required. Session numbers are limited so it’s not too crowded while you’re there.…
This blog post is part of the 20-day #BilingualBlogathon organized by TA-DA! Language Productions and addresses the topic “Experts Weigh In: Proven Techniques for Raising Bilingual Kids”. Quick quiz! (There’s only one question so this won’t take long!) What is the one all-important and universal thing when it comes to successfully raising a bilingual child? (In fact, this is probably the only thing that’s actually universal for families worldwide and, without it, there’s no chance of success at all!) Hint: Yes, a child is vital—it’s hard to raise a bilingual child without the child part—but let’s assume you already have…