Señora vs señorita—that is the question, when referring to women in Spanish. Really, this is one of the trickiest issues in the language, as it touches on delicate cultural assumptions. Trust me, you don’t want to mess this one up. Today, we’ll learn why the señora vs señorita debate is so important in Spanish-speaking countries, the difference between the terms, and why people might get offended if you use them in the wrong way. We’ll also discover other “courtesy titles” that exist in Spanish and their abbreviations, as well as how to adapt your verb conjugation for both formal and…
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Join in the fun at Bedford’s Big Day Out with live entertainment, a market hall and food stalls. Entry is free and entertainment will run right across the afternoon, including music and dance performances with an exciting program of performers from across South Australia included in the line-up. There will also be a market hall full of stalls and activities from the Bedford Group and the partnering local community, plus a range of delicious food and drink stalls. This is an all-ages event for everyone to enjoy. There will be some tables and chairs at the event, but seating will…
Designing your home is about more than just aesthetics; it’s about creating a space that supports and enhances your daily routine, mental well-being, and lifestyle. Every room can contribute to your happiness, comfort, and productivity, and the way you arrange and decorate each space can make all the difference. Whether you’re furnishing a new place or refreshing your current home, this guide will help you tailor every room to better suit your needs. From the living room to the bedroom, we’ll explore how to craft spaces that not only look great but also function harmoniously to support the way you…
In Rwanda, the Marburg virus has already killed 12 people in two weeks. The country has started distributing 700 doses of a vaccine that’s still in the testing phase. This is the first time it will be deployed during an outbreak in Africa. Meanwhile, more than 17 million people in Mozambique will go to the polls on Wednesday. We take a look at the main contenders vying for the country’s top position. Finally, reusable sanitary pads are not only good for the environment but also for some women in Kenya, as a way to avoid the hardship of begging in…
Loxton is the home of Christmas in the Riverland. Every year the Loxton Lights Festival gets bigger and better than the last and in 2024 they’re back once again. Christmas is a magical time, full of enchantment, celebration and family. Now in its 33rd year, the Loxton Lights Festival will once again showcase the joyous festive season for locals and visitors alike. An enormous Christmas tree dazzles in the heart of town and from there, large clusters of residential streets feature homes adorned with over 400 illuminated Christmas scenes, paintings and coloured light displays. Explore the Riverland’s best shopping strip –…
Have you ever wished you could clone yourself to provide more language exposure for your kids? You can! And in this new video at my YouTube channel, I explain exactly how to do it! In fact, I also show never-before-seen footage of my own clone when my kids were small. Cloning yourself is fun and easy and can be incredibly helpful for your bilingual or multilingual aim. 
Watch this video at my YouTube channel. (And please subscribe!) How about you? Feel free to share any impressions below. Or better yet, add a comment at my YouTube channel! The post…
O’Connell Street Halloween Creature Hunt Dare to venture down O’Connell Street, North Adelaide hunting for spooky creatures this Halloween from Friday 4 October to Sunday 3 November! On both sides of the street, from Brougham Place to Barton Terrace West, creatures lurk in the shopfront windows, hiding in plain sight, waiting for you to discover them. Beware the footpath stickers to show you the way, follow them if you dare! Pick up a postcard from any business with a footpath sticker, count the creatures and scan the QR code to enter the draw for your chance to win a handmade,…
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Adelaide, you better shape up! The much-loved, all-new, electrifying production of Grease has officially opened at Her Majesty’s Theatre. Review by Carla Caruso My favourite movie as a kid was Grease. (It probably still is.) And I also used to love dancing to the Grease soundtrack on LP in our rumpus room … showing my age! So, I was pretty excited to hear that a new theatrical production of the phenomenon was coming to Adelaide. The hit musical premiered in Melbourne in January, then toured to Sydney and Perth, and now it’s here! For the Adelaide season, Patti Newton has reprised…
ADAM’S NOTE: I love this inspired guest post by Heather Broster! Full disclosure: I had a big collection of stuffed animals as a child and continued this “passion for plush” with my own kids. Stuffed animals were a fun part of my efforts within my own family and I’m really happy to share Heather’s creative ideas so that more parents can make the most of this engaging and effective strategy. Thank you for writing this guest post, Heather! May the “power of plush” help families everywhere experience more success and joy at their bilingual or multilingual aim! Heather Broster is…