language learning

A language barrier, in general terms, is any kind of barrier that makes communication difficult between people. I believe that it is fair to say that every student who studies…

Traveling or studying abroad in a country whose native citizens speak a different language than your native language can be daunting. Despite studying that language for several years in high…

One of the best aspects of studying abroad is getting to learn a new language. Whether you are studying abroad for a summer, semester, or year, the immersion will do…

To start, the title is a lie. I arrived on Sunday the 26th of August but I slept all day due to jet lag, so we’re going to ignore that.…

Key words for the reading: Porteño: citizens of Buenos Aires (due to the port area) Lunfardo: a way of talking of the porteños Malandra: a person living dishonestly Rioplatense: from…

Walking slowly, I look about me. People are bustling here and there, going about their busy lives. If I listen closely I can hear tidbits of conversation coming from every direction but…

After spending just under one month in South Africa, I have realized that this country definitely has quite a few similarities to my home in Portland, Oregon. People are friendly,…

I’m coming very close to the end of my study abroad experience. I find that I keep looking back to the beginning of the semester, and what I keep coming…

When I first arrived in Spain, I was in complete culture shock. I was stuck in Madrid airport with no idea what was going on or where to go. I…

Last semester, I took a class called Language Acquisition. It was fascinating and one of my top 3 favorite classes that I have taken in college, and I learned a…