ADAM’S NOTE: Not long ago, I was fortunate to cross paths with Hossam Abouzahr through social media and realized right away that his story nurturing Arabic in his young son, while living in the U.S., would be an inspiration to many—and not only families with Arabic as a target language, but all families on a bilingual or multilingual path with their kids. Hossam’s dedication and drive, despite very challenging circumstances, are a shining example of the sort of conscious commitment and proactive efforts that are needed to generate the rewarding progress that can be experienced by any family…as long as…
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Satellite images showing a smoke plume in Khartoum Airport and Soba Camp. Area of Military Headquarters Area of Military Headquarters Area of Military Headquarters Source: Satellite images by Planet Labs, captured on Saturday morning The New York Times Deadly clashes broke out in Sudan’s capital on Saturday when rising tensions between rival factions of the military turned violent. By Saturday evening, fighting had spread beyond the capital, Khartoum, and it was unclear who was in control of the country. Here’s what videos show about the fighting and what we know about the locations of the violence. Clashes in Khartoum A…
Home » Spanish Vocab and Grammar » Most Common Irregular Yo Verbs You Need To Know Love talking about number one? There’s one little quirk of Spanish that might get in your way—those pesky Spanish verbs with irregular yo forms. The Spanish yo form is what you need to talk all about me, myself and I. And Spanish just seems to heap on the irregularities in this form, so this guide will clear it up for you! Learn about common verbs with irregular present tense yo forms and how exactly to conjugate them. Contents Download: This blog post is available as a…
Fighting between the Sudanese Army and a powerful paramilitary group broke out in Khartoum, Sudan, after months of rising tensions. Video footage shows smoke billowing from the Khartoum airport and people taking cover inside.
Camp KickStart – Donations Needed for Kids in Need. KickStart For Kids (KSFK) is running their Camp KickStart April School Holiday program and are calling on donations for NEW winter clothing, pyjamas, socks and underwear to ensure the children attending the camp are keeping warm in the cooler months. KSFK’s dedicated team of volunteers provides children aged five to thirteen with the opportunity to have fun in the holidays. Their team provides transport to and from home with a number of excursions and a range of exciting activities to enjoy, including arts and crafts, bouncy castles, sports and bike riding,…
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Chaos engulfed Sudan on Saturday as forces led by two rival generals engaged in ferocious battles for the capital, Khartoum, and other parts of the country, with both sides fighting for control of the presidential palace, the main airport and other key sites.The eruption of violence dashed hopes that military leaders would cede power to a democratic government led by civilians. It comes four years after Sudan seized the world’s attention when protests toppled the country’s authoritarian leader, President Omar Hassan al-Bashir, offering hope to similar movements in Africa and the Arab world.Why Sudan is important.Africa’s third-largest country by area,…
Home » Spanish Learning Resources » Spanish News Articles, TV and Magazines: 40 Best Sources for News in Spanish [Updated for 2023] News is everywhere, and when it comes to the enormous Spanish-speaking world, there’s a lot of it. This is why it’s such a great resource for immersing yourself in the Spanish language! By watching the news in Spanish, you can practice your language skills all while keeping up with current events. In this post, you’ll find 40 Spanish news resources, from national and international news to the latest news on celebrities, pop culture, sport, television and film from all…
School Holiday Programs at the Australian Space Discovery Centre. Discover FREE activities for kids during the school holidays at the Australian Space Discovery Centre in Adelaide. The Australian Space Discovery Centre aims to inspire the next generation with stories of opportunity, curiosity and technology. It offers a place for the community to discover and explore the latest innovations in space technologies. Learn about Australia’s current and future role in space at the Discovery Centre, which hosts: a Careers Information Hub showcasing rewarding and diverse career pathways in the local space industry, an operational Mission Control Centre viewable through a theatrette for…
Dear Diary, So here I am. Six weeks in the womb. And I’m bored silly. I mean, there’s not much to do in here besides grow. I can’t even start kicking until I have legs. That’ll be kind of fun, I guess, but so far this life stuff has been really dull. No TV, no video games, no nothing. So I’m starting this diary. To be honest, I’m not really sure how I even got here. I mean, I get the birds and the bees and everything, but what I don’t understand is how one moment I was nowhere and…