Emily Taylor, Author at The Pimsleur Language Blog https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/author/emily-taylor/ Learning another language doesn't have to be hard. Mon, 13 Jan 2025 21:39:30 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 New Year’s Resolutions Around the World https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/resolutions-around-the-world/ https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/resolutions-around-the-world/#respond Sun, 01 Jan 2023 21:07:00 +0000 https://blog.pimsleur.com/?p=28118 Do you make New Year’s Resolutions? Some surveys show that around 38% of U.S. adults do, but only about 9% of people successfully keep them. The most common resolutions involve developing healthier habits, starting new hobbies, and being more generous. Why do people choose this time of year to make big changes? Let’s dive into Read More >>

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]]> https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/nordic-scandinavian-christmas/feed/ 0 Travel Iceland’s Ring Road – The Ultimate Driving Adventure https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/travel-iceland-ring-road/ https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/travel-iceland-ring-road/#respond Mon, 11 Oct 2021 15:51:01 +0000 https://blog.pimsleur.com/?p=27347 A Tour of Iceland’s Ring Road or Hringvegur and an Introduction to Icelandic Language Are you an itinerary traveler? Like to have things ironed out in advance before you hit the road? Well, Iceland might not be for you. This rumbling island nation, perched on top of volcanic mountains in the North Atlantic just below Read More >>

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]]> https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/travel-iceland-ring-road/feed/ 0 What Is Friluftsliv? The Norwegian Philosophy of Embracing the Outdoors https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/friluftsliv-norwegian-outdoor-life/ https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/friluftsliv-norwegian-outdoor-life/#respond Thu, 05 Nov 2020 15:12:21 +0000 https://blog.pimsleur.com/?p=20910 Forget Hygge, It’s Time to Embrace the Scandinavian Concept of Friluftsliv This morning I woke up to a familiar sound, or better said, a familiar silence; the silence of snow.  That beautiful clean blanket which wraps the landscape up in quiet repose. Still drowsy from sleep, I pulled back the curtain over my bedroom window Read More >>

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]]> https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/friluftsliv-norwegian-outdoor-life/feed/ 0 What Part of No Don’t You Understand? Origins of the Word “No” https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/origins-of-the-word-no/ https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/origins-of-the-word-no/#respond Mon, 14 Sep 2020 15:27:33 +0000 https://blog.pimsleur.com/?p=19227 The Etymology & Origins of the Word “No” Around the World Every language has a word for it. Some have many. Let’s explore the origins and meaning of no. In English, the word no dates back to Middle English and means “not in any degree, not at all, not ever.” Though it’s a short word with only two Read More >>

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]]> https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/words-for-father-around-the-world/feed/ 0 How to Say Grandmother in Different Languages https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/grandmother-in-different-languages/ https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/grandmother-in-different-languages/#comments Tue, 26 May 2020 13:55:37 +0000 https://blog.pimsleur.com/?p=15916 What is Your Word for Grandmother? In honor of my grandmother, who passed away from Covid-19 last week at the amazing age of 100, I wanted to share some of the words for grandmother in various languages from around the world. Some will be familiar and some strange.  Some are quite formal, and some sound Read More >>

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]]> https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/grandmother-in-different-languages/feed/ 3 What is Cinco de Mayo? Facts, History and Amazing Margarita & Mole Poblano Recipes https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/what-is-cinco-de-mayo-margarita-mole-poblano-recipes/ https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/what-is-cinco-de-mayo-margarita-mole-poblano-recipes/#respond Mon, 04 May 2020 18:31:58 +0000 https://blog.pimsleur.com/?p=15395 History of Cinco de Mayo and the Battle of Puebla Though Cinco de Mayo may call to mind images of booze-soaked co-ed parties, few know the true history behind this Mexican national holiday; to honor the anniversary of the Battle of Puebla, or Batalla de Puebla, which occurred on May 5th, 1862.  In that battle, Read More >>

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]]> https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/what-is-cinco-de-mayo-margarita-mole-poblano-recipes/feed/ 0 Working From Home? The Struggle is Real – Advice From Our Remote Writers https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/working-from-home-advice-tips/ https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/working-from-home-advice-tips/#respond Fri, 17 Apr 2020 16:54:57 +0000 https://blog.pimsleur.com/?p=15049 WFH Can Be a Challenge – Here are Some Practical Tips to Save Your Sanity Working from home has suddenly become a reality for many of us and it can feel like quite an adjustment.  As a freelance writer, I’m used to working remotely, I even wrote a part of a Pimsleur Language course while Read More >>

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