tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-90367842622304321342024-03-21T10:32:43.781-07:00Pasadena Language CenterDiscover a new culture, learn a new language!Pasadena Language Centerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03587768353506257916noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036784262230432134.post-9016744788929345412014-12-15T17:46:00.002-08:002014-12-15T17:47:27.757-08:0012 Days of Christmas Traditions: Brazil and Portugal
Brazil is a mix of people from many parts of the world; therefore, Christmas traditions reflect those origins and also vary by regions. In northeastern Brazil, it is common to display a Presépio in churches, homes, and stores. People also enjoy the folk play Los pastores, where the shepherds are replaced by shepherdesses and a gypsy attempts to kidnap the Infant Jesus.
A very common tradition Pasadena Language Centerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03587768353506257916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036784262230432134.post-50227141280469510962014-12-13T13:50:00.001-08:002014-12-13T13:50:38.969-08:0012 Days of Christmas: French traditions
In France, Christmas is a time for the family to reunite, and also for people to be generous. Nearly every home displays a crèche populated with santons, as well as a sapin de Noël. Children leave their shoes or sabots by the fireplace to be filled with presents.
The celebration of Christmas varies by regions: most provinces celebrate it on the 25th of December, but in the eastern and Pasadena Language Centerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03587768353506257916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036784262230432134.post-14173612224830924482014-12-12T06:00:00.000-08:002014-12-12T06:00:04.179-08:0012 Days of Christmas Traditions: Spain and Mexico
In Spain, Christmas is traditionally celebrated with an elaborate Nacimiento, people attending the Misa del Gallo at midnight on December 24th, and having their Christmas dinner, which includes the traditional Pavo Trufado de Navidad, afterwards.
But what sets Spain apart at this time of the year are the Hogueras, a tradition that celebrates the winter solstice. People jump overPasadena Language Centerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03587768353506257916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036784262230432134.post-12318621083875823042014-04-17T10:26:00.002-07:002014-04-17T10:26:59.366-07:00Advantages of Private Language Classes
Are you considering
taking private language classes? If you are, read ahead to discover 3 main
advantages of learning a new language in a one-on-one setting.
1. The focus is on you, the student! Private classes are an excellent
way to focus on specifics when learning a new language. You choose what to need
to review or reinforce: grammar concepts, specific vocabulary (business
Spanish,Pasadena Language Centerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03587768353506257916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036784262230432134.post-12197655865472515142013-12-13T13:23:00.000-08:002013-12-13T13:23:14.591-08:00What kind of student are you when learning a language?
The answer varies from person to person. Some language students consider themselves visual learners, while others might need to hear words over and over. Some need to write what they hear many times so that they don't forget or need to repeat words over and over. No matter what kind of language student you are, you need to take advantage of your learning abilities and follow the essential Pasadena Language Centerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03587768353506257916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036784262230432134.post-6673144108219271922013-11-15T12:43:00.002-08:002013-11-19T12:16:11.287-08:00What is a cognate?When learning a new language, we come across a special category of words called cognates. Two questions come to our minds: what are they and how important is it for us to know them?
In linguistics the word cognate means "descended or borrowed from the same earlier form". Examples of cognate languages are French, Spanish and Italian that descended from Latin, or Scandinavian languages such as Pasadena Language Centerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03587768353506257916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036784262230432134.post-6797669185079410682013-10-16T12:12:00.000-07:002013-10-16T19:16:01.373-07:00Italian LanguagesDid you know that the national language of Italy is from Tuscany? The Tuscan poet Dante Alighieri holds the credit of standardizing the Italian language. The Florence dialect fiorentino became the base for the language that we know as Italian. This romance language is spoken in Italy by over 60 million people. There are also numerous regional languages spoken in Pasadena Language Centerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03587768353506257916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036784262230432134.post-37655598448552820022013-06-04T09:58:00.001-07:002013-06-04T09:58:58.382-07:00Summer Classes: Save $20 now!Summer Classes: Save $20 now!Pasadena Language Centerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03587768353506257916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036784262230432134.post-29380390324158016262011-05-23T17:55:00.001-07:002011-05-23T21:09:52.223-07:00The Unspoken Language
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By Deirdre Higgins, ESL teacher Pasadena Language CenterLos Angeles Unified School DistrictWrite It! (owner)
A few months ago inPasadena Language Centerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03587768353506257916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036784262230432134.post-4458596120545574962011-04-09T13:23:00.000-07:002011-04-09T18:38:40.583-07:00Study Spanish in Spain this summerAre you looking for a great way to spend your summer vacation this year? We have the perfect plan for you: enjoy the beautiful sights of Andalucia and immerse yourself in the Spanish language.
Pasadena Language Center is taking you to Jerez de la Frontera on an educational vacation that will combine studying of the Spanish language and discovering the interesting culture of the southern provincePasadena Language Centerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03587768353506257916noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036784262230432134.post-58974762238114093302011-03-17T13:45:00.000-07:002011-03-17T13:48:43.329-07:00Spring Language CelebrationPasadena Language Centerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03587768353506257916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036784262230432134.post-34046237471799691142011-03-09T14:42:00.000-08:002011-03-17T13:43:09.542-07:00Learning a New Language Keeps you FitYou have probably read or heard of the benefits of learning a new language. Many doctors recommend their patients to learn a new language in order to prevent Alzheimer's while others recommend it to reduce stress: learning a new language can keep your brain healthy. This can be a challenging task, but it can also be fun and rewarding. If you are thinking about learning Arabic, Spanish, French, Pasadena Language Centerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03587768353506257916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036784262230432134.post-39526795889969586392010-12-21T18:52:00.000-08:002010-12-29T20:38:08.205-08:00Winter the best season to learn a new language!Have you ever considered learning a new language during the winter season? There are some valid reasons to start with your new language class now. Many people think of winter as a season of cold and unpractical time to go out. Well, if you think that people spend most of winter indoors rather than outdoors, reading a book is an excellent idea, but learning a new language is even a better idea. InPasadena Language Centerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03587768353506257916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036784262230432134.post-24793035906355949982010-11-23T20:40:00.000-08:002010-11-23T20:40:11.647-08:00You are invited!Pasadena Language Centerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03587768353506257916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036784262230432134.post-22817098403013587502010-11-23T20:24:00.000-08:002010-11-23T20:29:50.751-08:00Weekly, Intensive or Immersion Language Classes?You are considering learning a new language but are unsure about the type of program that is best for you. Before deciding, you have to ask yourself one question: how much time and effort are you willing to put in in order to achieve your goal?
At Pasadena Language Center you have the option to choose between weekly, intensive and immersion classes. The main differencePasadena Language Centerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03587768353506257916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036784262230432134.post-34366132869569535442010-09-30T13:11:00.000-07:002010-09-30T13:11:58.157-07:00World Languages CelebrationPasadena Language Centerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03587768353506257916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036784262230432134.post-35411163864153945162010-07-27T12:57:00.000-07:002010-11-23T20:25:29.526-08:00Do you speak French?/ Parlez-vous français?
Who doesn't know what a "baguette" or a "croissant" is? Or hasn't heard "la musique" of Edith Piaff or Charles Aznavour? Who hasn't dreamt of a "dîner en amoureux" on a "bateau-mouche" sailing smoothly on the Seine, gazing at the lighted Tour Eiffel and whispering "Je t'aime!"?
Everybody, or at least most of us, has heard about France and the French language, the "language of love", as they callPasadena Language Centerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03587768353506257916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036784262230432134.post-22741533998385945592010-04-19T19:01:00.000-07:002010-09-29T21:13:25.442-07:00The focus is on IcelandEvery time we open the TV or browse the internet, we are invaded by a variety of news on current events of greater or lesser importance. The most important ones are those that impact us in one way or another. The latest event is the eruption of the Eyjafjallajokull volcano in Iceland. And as the ashes spread around the world, the interest in Iceland grows as well.
You have probably already Pasadena Language Centerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03587768353506257916noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9036784262230432134.post-23198475266274480812010-03-19T17:02:00.000-07:002010-09-24T13:49:33.454-07:00Anyone Can Afford to Learn a Second Language!
Welcome to Pasadena Language Center, the newest place where you can learn a second language in a great, friendly atmosphere! This is our blog and we will use this space to provide additional information regarding our programs, upcoming events, talk about different cultures and share language learning experiences.
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