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  1. Image of How to say Happy Easter in 10 languages

    Vocabulary: How to say Happy Easter in 10 languages

    Whether you want to be able to wish international friends and colleagues a Happy Easter, or you are heading abroad to take part in one of the many Easter festivals held worldwide, these expressions should come in useful!

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    Vocabulary: How to say ‘I love you’ in 25 different languages

    Impress your loved one with the language of love this Valentines Day...

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    Anecdotes, Vocabulary: Languages and sport: brush up your vocabulary for marathon season

    Marathons take place all-year round, all over the world. The springtime is one of the periods when a lot take place, though.

  4. Image of How to say ‘Happy Thanksgiving’ in 10 different languages

    Experience Cultures, Vocabulary: How to say ‘Happy Thanksgiving’ in 10 different languages

    Thanksgiving Day is a time to give thanks for the harvest and to express gratitude in general.

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    Experience Cultures, Food and Drink, Vocabulary: Weihnachten - essential German words and phrases for Christmas

    Christmas (Weihnachten) in Germany is the most important annual celebration.

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    Vocabulary: Useful skiing-related vocabulary in German

    Austria, Switzerland and Germany are full of top-notch ski resorts. Here are some useful words and phrases that will help you get the most out of your ski holiday!

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    Vocabulary: 10 idioms in German

    There are many interesting idiomatic expressions in German; some are similar to English idioms, others are quite different.

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    Passion for language, Vocabulary: Problems associated with translation

    Translation involves taking a text in one language and producing a version of it in another language. Translation is normally from other languages into the translator’s native language. It is part art and part science, and translators are faced with a variety of challenges.

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    Vocabulary: How to say ‘happy birthday’ in 25 languages

    As Cactus celebrates its 10th year in existence, we look at how to say 'happy birthday' in 25 different languages

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    Vocabulary: How To Say ‘It’s Cold’ in 10 Languages

    In the midst of weather like we're experiencing at the moment, one of the most frequently uttered phrases must be ‘it’s cold’.

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    Vocabulary: ‘False Friends’ in German

    There are ‘false friends’ in many languages, but especially those which share close roots with English, such as German, for example.

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    Experience Cultures, Vocabulary: How to say ‘Happy New Year’ in 20 languages

    New Year is celebrated around the world, though not necessarily on the same day everywhere.