A few days ago, I stumbled upon quite an interesting article on the website of Science magazine, which discussed a study on the ways polyglots’ and hyperpolyglots’ brain reacts when they hear different languages, ultimately aiming to understand the human “language network”. The participants were exposed to various texts in different languages, categorized in three main groups – native languages, languages they were familiar with to a different degree and unfamiliar ones. When they heard a language they knew, the brain produced a strong reaction, seemingly close to the way a monolingual brain would react. However, when they heard an…
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Chilean actors—and Hispanic actors in general—like Pedro Pascal have greatly impacted the entertainment industry over the last decades. Their hard work and unparalleled talent have reached the big screens of Hollywood, accessing almost all the world’s audiences. Pedro Pascal, in particular, has gained international recognition for his latest roles in movies and shows such as The Mandalorian, Kingsman, Game of Thrones, Wonder Woman, and The Last of Us. His charisma and ease of playing memorable characters make us talk about him. But why is it important that Latino actors such as Pedro Pascal reach and succeed in Hollywood? Easy. Representation.…
WIN The Incredible Tail of Little Roo Book & T-shirt Frontman of infamous rock band, Cosmic Psychos has released a children’s picture book, The Incredible Tail of Little Roo. The Incredible Tail of Little Roo written by Ross Knight & Matt Weston and Illustrated by Lluis Fuzzhound is out now. Better known for driving a bulldozer and fronting Australian seminal rock band Cosmic Psychos, (who have just come off the road from supporting Guns n’ Roses on their recent Australian tour), Ross Knight can now add the unexpected achievement of children’s book author to his list of talents. The Incredible Tail…
I am no parenting expert and, just like every other parent out there, I was not given a how-to manual when I had my children. Learning on the job is a must while we try to prepare our children for the world as best as we can. Hands down, it can be rather stressful at times, especially for an international family, trying to juggle family life, children, schools, jobs, different languages and cultures without much of a safety net and very little to no support from extended family. Have you decided to raise your children with more than one language?…
Home » Spanish Vocab and Grammar » Definite and Indefinite Articles in Spanish: A Comprehensive Guide to Using Articles Like a Pro Articles are small but extremely common words that come before specific and general nouns—in English, they’re words like “the” and “an.” Definite and indefinite articles in Spanish are words like el, la, los, las, lo, un, una, unos and unas. In this post, you’ll learn exactly what they are, how they work, when to use them and more! Contents Download: This blog post is available as a convenient and portable PDF that you can take anywhere. Click here to get…
Outdoor Movie Series – City of Port Adelaide Enfield This Autumn, enjoy a free screening of some of your favourite films. Editor’s Note: Unfortunately, due to the forecasted weather the City of PAE have had to cancel Saturday’s Free Outdoor Movie – Toy Story (G) – Dover St Reserve. The screening has been rescheduled to 27 May 2023 at Kilburn Community Centre.We have made this decision due to the forecasted stormy weather, and because the new Dover Street Reserve is a stormwater detention basin designed to flood in heavy rain to increase the capacity of the stormwater system. Friday’s Free…
Exactly a year ago I was in Europe, traveling to nine countries and staying with 10 families. It was a fantastic trip, lasting nearly six weeks, and I was able to interview 15 parents for a new book I’m writing that features the “success stories” of bilingual and multilingual families. If you missed the posts I made about my trip when they first appeared, here’s the first one, which includes the links to the four posts that followed… Reflections on My Five Weeks in Europe, Part 1: Gratitude After I returned to Japan, I then interviewed roughly 20 more parents…
Fighting in the Sudanese capital raged into the early hours of Sunday after a day of deadly battles between paramilitaries and the regular army that left at least 56 people dead and nearly 600 wounded. Explosions and gunfire rang out on the deserted streets of Khartoum early Sunday, as a power struggle between Sudan’s military and a paramilitary group led by General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, better known as Hemedti, entered a second day. As dawn breaks in #Khartoum the sound of dSKAs and artillery gets louder and more frequent; houses shaking. Casualty numbers are creeping up across #Sudan, especially here and…
Home » Spanish Vocab and Grammar » 15 Spanish Sayings About Life To Inspire and Guide You [With Audio Pronunciation] Learning a language is more than just memorizing grammar and vocabulary—it’s about understanding the language as a way of life. And to better understand cultural perspective, you can learn different types of sayings to gain a whole new view on the language. With Spanish sayings about life, you’ll add more variety and depth to your skills and be able to sound more like a native speaker! In this post, we’ll look at 15 common Spanish sayings that are relevant to day-to-day…
DinoFest Dinosaur Festival | Adelaide Botanic Gardens | Review By Claire Davill Dinofest is jam-packed with dinosaur interaction, kid-friendly activities, and a wonderful trail to explore through the gardens, delighting kids and adults alike. Each 90 minute session includes a 45 minute encounter, followed by activities and the dinosaur trail. The encounter occurs in an arena located on the Plane Tree Lawn. The arena is fenced off and everyone is invited to spread out around the edges. Each dinosaur is introduced with some interesting facts, and walks around the arena, with plenty of time for every kid to touch and…