[Infographic] Colors and their Meaning Around the World
There’s no denying that color plays such an important role in our lives. We evoke powerful emotions and express different feelings through color. But, have you ever wondered what colors mean in other cultures? One color can have many different meanings in different cultures. In Japan, yellow symbolizes courage and bravery whereas in the United States […]
17 Common Spanish Words and Phrases
Melodic, beautiful, historical and one of the world’s most romantic languages – that should sum up the Spanish language for you. Did you know that native Spanish speakers love when people learn to speak Spanish? Even if you speak a little bit of it, it is appreciated! Besides, Spanish is one of the easiest languages […]
7 HISTORIC PLACES YOU MUST VISIT IN THE UAE
The UAE is not just about tall buildings and modern skyscrapers. It is also a rich host of cultural places that boast stories and experiences, transcending time and people. That is why the UAE has been tagged as one of the most visited countries in the world, projecting to gather 20 million visitors by 2020. Here are 7 […]
THE 7 ROLES OF A TEACHER IN THE 21ST CENTURY
Nola A., a Senior English Instructor at Eton Institute, provides a useful insight into the roles relevant to today’s teaching. The 7 Roles of a Teacher in the 21st Century: Think about the type of lesson you normally teach: In which roles are you often involved? Are there any roles in which you have less experience? […]
Top 5 Tips for a Successful Culture Change when Relocating
Whether you’re moving abroad as part of a business assignment or moving overseas in pursuit of adventure, there are a variety of steps that you can take to ensure that your cultural transition is as smooth as possible. Here are our Top Five steps that you should take, before moving abroad: 1. Start learning the […]
10 Traditional Christmas Dishes from Around the World
We all know about our own Christmas traditions. But every once in a while, it’s interesting to see what it’s like in other places. Regardless of different timings, a common theme throughout the world is the importance food plays in their traditions. Every country has it’s staples – the foods that are a classic and […]
8 Extraordinary Valentine’s Day Traditions from Around the World
💘 Valentine’s Day Around the World: Unique Traditions You’ve Probably Never Heard Of When we think of Valentine’s Day, images of roses, chocolates, romantic dinners, and heartfelt cards come to mind. But did you know that February 14 is celebrated in vastly different ways around the world? From ancient rituals to modern gestures of love […]
10 EMIRATI WORDS YOU’LL HEAR (IN ALMOST) EVERY CONVERSATION
Spoken by the locals in the United Arab Emirates, the Emirati dialect is a branch of the Gulf dialects family. Just like any other Arabic dialect, it is unique and has its own distinct terms and pronunciation of words. The below handy list will give you a glimpse of spoken Emirati – it consists of […]
Mumbai is The City, Bombay is An Emotion
Mumbai (formerly known as Bombay), is the capital of the state of Maharashtra and is the most populous city in India. The city’s change in name did not alter the sentiments Mumbaikars (people from Mumbai) have for this place. People from all walks of life flock to the city every day to earn a living. […]
5 Unique Eid Traditions From Around the World
New clothes, lots of food, sweet delicacies, chocolate and gifts – it certainly can’t get any better! Eid-Al-Fitr which translates to “festival of breaking the fast” is a time of rejoicing with family and friends, a blissful 3-day celebration that marks the end of the Holy month of Ramadan. It’s that time of the year […]
