Adults

Beth's Picks:   It's never too late to start reaping the benefits of learning a second language. According to groundbreaking brain research by the World Economic Forum, mastering two languages can "fundamentally alter the structure of your brain, rewiring it to work differently than the brains of those who only speak one language." Click here to learn more.
Parents 

Beth's Picks:   Consigli di Anna, Florence, Italy. More than a tiny boutique selling fabulous and reasonable priced costume jewelry and
gitfts, a visit to Consigli di Anna is an experience. A glimpse of Old World Europe, with a charming proprietor who hand crafts her jewelry, speaks Italian only and has NOT gone global!

Beth's Q&A

What is a Romance Language?

Romance languages are based on Latin, and the four main Romance languages are French, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese. When the Roman Empire fell in the fifth century, vulgar Latin evolved in different parts of Europe. There are numerous similarities between English and the Romance languages, as 60% of English vocabulary comes from Latin. 

Teens

Back to school

If you want to refresh your language skills and see where you stand before school starts, check out  Duolingo!     Available as a website and an app, Duolingo is a fun and effective way to improve in any language.

Music 
BĂ©atrice Martin, more commonly known as Coeur de Pirate, is a Canadian singer/songwriter whose music is popular worldwide. You can listen to some of her songs here.

Challenge of the Month

What is the expected dining time for a young couple in a restaurant in the US compared to a couple in Italy? Scroll down for the answer.

Kids' Corner

Many children enjoy watching
Peppa Pig in English, but did you know that it's available in other languages as well? 
Click to watch Peppa Pig in:
Recipe of the Month:

Our September recipe is
gazpacho, a simple and delicious chilled soup from Spain. Gazpacho is easy to prepare, and tastes even better with fresh ingredients!  Learn how to make different types of gazpacho here. 

ANSWERS:  An hour and 45 minutes maximum in the US versus 3 hours or more in Italy.

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