Tag: Languages

Words Without Borders: Ten Fascinating Foreign Words I Love

September 18, 2017September 19, 2023 | by Alyssa
Last updated on September 19, 2023 | 2 Comments

As someone who holds a degree in Linguistics, I’m often asked if I speak any other languages; unfortunately, the answer is no. The more I travel, the more it makes me wish I did. There are certain words and phrases I try to learn before I leave for a trip, but I find that certain …

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Essential Phrases for Traveling

June 2, 2017September 17, 2023 | by Alyssa
Last updated on September 17, 2023 | Leave a Comment

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Michael and I booked our recent trip to Italy only a month and a half in advance which didn’t give us much time to plan, let alone learn a new language! Planning took priority of course; we wanted to make sure we had places to stay and a means of getting there. Between those, we …