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Can you ever learn a language without understanding its culture? There are some who would prefer to simply learn to speak the words, and leave issues of understanding culture at the door. Others say this isn’t really possible, that to learn a language you must…
When discussing humanitarian efforts, you might hear the phrase “cultural preservation.” This term encompasses several activities surrounding maintaining ancient cultures from large nations all the way down to small indigenous tribes. Cultural preservation include documenting and studying languages; preserving and restoring historic relics significant to…
Latin America is a diverse, multicultural region that has plenty to offer its inhabitants and visitors alike. Rich in history, culture, and art, there are many interesting facts to find out about this fascinating region of the world. Go ahead and read them below: 1….
The capital of South Korea, Seoul, officially known as Seoul Special City, is a rising global metropolis that has become an international leader in terms of cultural influence and economic gain. This city’s economic boom is so great that the locals call it the “Miracle…
Black History Month is an annual celebration in the United States, which recalls the many contributions African-Americans made to American history, including the development of American culture and American English. Brief History Dating back to the 1920’s, Black History Month started out when the second…
Japanese anime culture has gained such wide acceptance in many countries during the past decade, cutting through cultural and communication barriers. Such a trend can be attributed to the characteristics inherent in what constitutes and builds up this culture, or any culture for that matter….
These days, almost all competitions are determined via public voting. This idea is mainly anchored on the fact that the people should be given the right to choose who they want to be the winner of a particular competition, as they are seen as the…
In the remote mountains of Pakistan, a group of Caucasian looking people strive. They are called the Kalash. Seeing them within the borders of Pakistan and Afghanistan seems quite weird in a sense that the people of the said tribe are not of Asian descent, but…
There might be thousands of languages spoken all over the world, but a large number of these languages have gradually become extinct. There have been several reasons attributed to the loss of these languages. Recently, yet another language has lost its last known native speaker….
In many ways, Thailand and the Philippines are similar when it comes to how they value the culture of being polite. There are certain rules observed when it comes to greetings, corporate communication, dealing with the elders and what to do when in public. These…
The Silbo Gomero language has a unique quality that is not present in all other languages. Languages are usually spoken in terms of comprehensible sounds that can either be vowels or consonants. Each word is distinct. If the same word is being pronounced but the…
Traveling to a country that you are not familiar with can be both exciting and frightening. The thrill that comes with doing something for the first time is totally unmatched. At the same time, not knowing what to expect upon arrival can also make you…
