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Beth's picks
According to NPR, dual-language education programs have incredible benefi
ts for students. Switching between languages in a school setting can help elementary and middle school students by improving attention, empathy, and classroom participation. Recent studies also show that two-way immersion programs can actually protect against cognitive decline and dementia later in life. Read more about the six potential benefits of bilingual education
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Who knew? How to save a bundle and experience college in Europe.
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The University of Bologna, the oldest university in Europe, offers programs for American and other international students.
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The Education section of the Times recently ran an informative article geared to American students who want to go beyond the traditional Junior Year Abroad and complete their entire college degree in Europe.
While cost is definitely a factor, as many European universities, particularly in France, are free or low-cost for everyone, there is also the desire to experience a thoroughly international education, and prepare themselves to enter a global economy. There are more than 300 colleges and universities that offer bachelor's degrees taught in English.
However, many students also want to dramatically improve their language skills, and opt for programs in their target language. In Spain, for example, a very high
level of Spanish is needed, so students can opt to take classes to tune up their Spanish before they begin the programs..
In France, the University of Lille and the University of Liege offer bilingual B.A.'s,
but the French is also advanced and students need to be prepared.
The Italian public universities are notoriously difficult to navigate, but John Cabot University,
located in the heart of Rome, offers classes in English.
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Family Travel:
Planning a ski trip this winter?
Practice your French while enjoying world-class skiing at Quebec's best ski resorts.
Tremblant Ski Resort
My favorite ski resort because you really feel like you are in Europe! Tremblant is g
reat for families and reminiscent of a charming Alpine ski resort! The skiing on this scenic mountain offers splendid views of the surrounding Lake Tremblant and the Laurentians. Save energy for après ski in Tremblant's alpine village - which is full of lively pubs, boutique shopping, and charming French cafés and creperies. Magnifique!
The word here is :Unique. You start skiing from the summit, plummeting a full 2,000' towards the St Lawrence Seaway . The views are phenomenal, and the food at the spectacular base and Summit Lodge is excellent . Le Massif is owned by Cirque du Soleil founder Daniel Gauthier, and he's built a beautiful lodge nearby called Hotel La Ferme which is reached from the ski slopes by train.
Located just a half hour from Quebec City with a 2,625' summit gondola and great views as you ski towards the St Lawrence Seaway River. Mont Sainte Anne offers excellent night skiing. You can enjoy après ski at Mont Sainte Anne's slope side village or back in beautiful Old Quebec (
Vieux Quebec)
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Music
Fado is a traditional genre of music characterized by its slow tempo and m
ournful sound. It originated in Portugal during the early nineteenth century.
Amália Rodrigues is one of the most famous Portuguese fadistas. You can listen to some of her traditional Fado music here.
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Trivia
How many recorded pasta shapes are there in Italy?
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Duolingo, one of the most popular language learning apps, and certainly the most fun, has just released a new feature: Bots. These Chatbots create text conversations, and the more you interact with the bots, the more advanced your conversations will become. Bots are currently available on the Duolingo app in French, Spanish, and German, and Duolingo is working on expanding the program to include more languages.
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Kids' Corner: Pippo the Fool
Pippo the Fool, by Tracey E. Fern, is perfect for children ages 5-7. Beautifully illustrated, this picture book tells the story of Filippo Brunelleschi, the Florentine
architect who designed the Duomo at the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore.
Fern lays out the story in a way that is accessible to young readers, and the last few pages provide some historical background for parents, describing life during the Renaissance and the work that went into building the Duomo, which remains one of the most iconic examples of Renaissance architecture.
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ANSWERS:
There are 310 recorded pasta shapes in Italy, including the
famous linguine, (little tongues), penne, (pens) orecchiette, (little ears), bucatini (little holes), farfalle, (butterflies), gemelli,(twins), fettuccine, (little ribbons), vermicelli, (little worms), and, of course, spaghetti, (little twines). Spaghi are twines, and etti makes them small. Each region has its own traditional pasta shapes and recipes as well. For instance, in Genoa (Genova) in Liguria, I adore the trofietti, a twisted spiral shaped pasta, usually served with a pesto sauce,
(Trofie con pesto alla Genovese). Buon appetito!
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