Tag: language

Tips for First-Timers: How to Prepare for a Trip to China

China is a country like no other on earth, and once visited it will never be forgotten. It draws visitors from across the globe for business, study and leisure reasons, and once there, they can marvel at this nation of a thousand contrasts, where the ancient sits side by side with the ultra-modern. Whatever the […]

What language Prince William wants George, Charlotte, and Louis to learn?

Members of the royal family have to be well educated to fulfill their obligations as representatives of the monarchy. Besides nice manners, knowledge of many rules and general education, speaking several languages is a must. Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge has a huge expectation when it comes to their children’s education. They would […]

The Soapbox: On Using The C-Word

Anthony Weiner’s communications director calling a former intern a “cunt,” “slutbag” and other slurs is just one aspect of the choppy waters surrounding the sex scandal-ridden NYC mayoral candidate’s sinking campaign. But of all the what-are-they-thinking? Weiner campaign moments in the past few weeks, it is the one that has stood out in my mind. […]