In tonight’s edition: Battle-scarred Khartoum is relatively quiet amidst the latest truce, but there are still reports of limited air strikes. Also, a Senegal court rejects calls for another adjournment in the rape trial of opposition leader Ousmane Sonko. He denies the charges and says they are politically motivated. Finally, we discover the movie “Measures of Men”. Directed by a German filmmaker, it focuses on the first genocide of the 20th century, in which tens of thousands of indigenous Nama and Herero were slaughtered by German soldiers. The film is a bid to confront viewers with the harsh realities of colonial…
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Home » Spanish Learning Resources » The Complete Guide to the Intermediate Spanish Level: Courses, Tips and Inspiration Congratulations—you’ve finally finished your beginner Spanish course! Now it’s time to take it beyond asking where the bathroom is to a level where you can chat about real opinions without native speakers having to speak despacio (slowly). In this post, I’m going to define the intermediate level, explain how you know you’ve reached it, summarize intermediate grammar, introduce you to eight intermediate Spanish courses online and more. Contents What Is the Spanish Intermediate Level? According to the Common European Framework of Reference for…
SALA Festival 2023 SALA runs for the entire month of August and is the largest community-based open-access visual arts festival in Australia. SALA Festival is an open-access visual arts festival held annually which celebrates the work of living South Australian visual artists, regardless of age or experience. It involves exhibitions in venues like galleries, libraries, retail and community spaces, cafes, open studios, along coastlines, at schools, retirement villages, wineries and more. After the success of their online exhibitions in 2020 there are also numerous online exhibitions for people to view without needing to step outside. Every year, an established South…
Issued on: 24/05/2023 – 08:09 The trial of Senegal opposition leader Ousmane Sonko on rape charges adjourned early Wednesday, with the prosecutor calling for a 10-year jail term in a case that has sparked tensions in the West African country. Highly popular among young people, Sonko has branded the trial a political plot aimed at scuttling his bid for the 2024 presidency.A decision is expected to be handed down on June 1, the president of the criminal court said after the latest hearing lasted into the early hours of Wednesday.The trial resumed Tuesday after the court rejected pleas by Sonko…
Issued on: 24/05/2023 – 04:32 Artillery fire could be heard in parts of Khartoum and warplanes flew overhead on Tuesday, residents said, though an internationally monitored ceasefire appeared to have brought some respite from heavy fighting in the Sudanese capital. Night-time airstrikes were reported in at least one area after the ceasefire started late on Monday, but residents otherwise reported relative calm.The truce was agreed at talks in Jeddah on Saturday after five weeks of fierce battles between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). It is being tracked by Saudi Arabia and the United States and is meant to…
Home » Spanish Vocabulary » 14 Spanish Expressions with Tener That Go Beyond “To Have” You probably know the word tener means “to have.” It’s a common word, too, used in a wide variety of phrases and expressions. Between its irregular yo form and an affinity for stem-changing, tener is an ongoing conjugation challenge that only gets easier with a lot of practice. Learning some of the most common Spanish expressions with tener will help you get the hang of this challenging verb—and you’ll even come away with a few colorful phrases to add to your repertoire to communicate like a native…
Fleurieu Food Festival The Fleurieu Food Festival is a journey for the senses across the Fleurieu Peninsula throughout the month of August. The Festival will showcases the breadth and depth of food and beverage producers and food businesses in the region. Experience fine dining in vineyards or olive groves, foraging experiences, farm tours and presentations or cooking classes. Visit the multi-award winning Willunga Farmer’s Market for special presentations throughout the month and rub shoulders with the farmers that bring you their fabulous produce year round. Program of Events: The program will be released closer to the date. KEEP UP TO…
Home » Spanish Vocabulary » Slang » 31 Vibrant Puerto Rican Slang Words to Add Color to Your Spanish How can you add a little extra color to your Spanish conversations? It’s easy. Put the textbook down for a minute, and start picking up some new Spanish slang. On today’s slang agenda, we have the glorious, vivid slang of Puerto Rico. So dive in and prepare to learn some great words and phrases! Contents Download: This blog post is available as a convenient and portable PDF that you can take anywhere. Click here to get a copy. (Download) Boricua is a…
Top Family Friendly things to do this Winter with Kids in Adelaide As we head into the cold winter months, having to survive chilly nights and rainy days with little ones can be a challenge! However, just because the sun isn’t shining it doesn’t mean there isn’t plenty to see and do around Adelaide. Adelaide’s milder climate means that it is still possible to venture out into the fresh, crisp air and play outside on clear days. Rug up, pack a picnic and head to one of our beautiful botanic gardens, a local park or head to the hills for…
Set Goals Goals help us to plan and encourage children to think about the future. They are a great source of motivation and can help children work towards the things they want.Try Not to Complain Parents set a precedent for children, so you must be mindful of how you come across and the attitudes you display. Complaining about what you need to get done for example can lead to children developing negative assumptions and attitudes towards work.Demonstrate a Strong Work EthicAlso try to be active. Make plans and try to spend your time wisely, whether that be completing odd jobs around the…