I stood on a sidewalk in Antigua, Guatemala on my first solo trip in 2012, and I pretended to look at something in a store window while I argued with myself about whether I would be brave. I so very much wanted to walk back to the man I had just passed—crouched on the sidewalk,…
Learning Spanish can be super frustrating at times, but sometimes it can unlock new ways to express ourselves that we didn’t know existed! Here are 25 Spanish words or phrases with no exact English equivalent—from the funny to the perfectly succinct!
The ability to speak the native language of a country has a profound impact on our travel experiences. And taking a language class while traveling is one of the best ways to learn because it combines structured learning with real-world exchanges. This experiential learning is what made my language learning journey come alive while I was studying abroad, and I was excited to read about a blogging friend’s recent language learning experience in Central America. Here’s her story about a beautiful language school in Nicaragua!
If you’ve traveled cross-culturally, you’ve probably made a few blunders along the way, and sometimes it helps to know we’re not alone in the embarrassing moments we have trying to learn a second language. Part 4 in the language and travel series brings you even more reader stories full of language mishaps and cross-cultural blunders while traveling abroad.
Sometimes the language learning journey can be stressful, and we just have to laugh at ourselves a little. If you’ve traveled cross-culturally, you’ve probably made a few blunders along the way. Part 3 in the language and travel series brings you reader stories full of of language mistakes and cross-cultural blunders while traveling abroad. Grab some coffee or tea and enjoy these stories full of laughter, a bit of embarrassment, and some cultural reflection.
Language helps us dig below the surface and engage with culture when we travel–an important part of responsible travel. In Part 2 of this language and travel series I’m sharing more than 30 useful tips and resources for learning a second language!
Engaging with culture in a respectful way is an important part of responsible travel. What’s the point of learning language when you travel? Part 1 in this language and travel series explores why language learning has the power to transform the way you travel.