The Pan-American Highway, a legendary road network spanning from the northern reaches of Alaska to the southern tip of Tierra del Fuego, beckons travelers with its promise of adventure, cultural exploration, and breathtaking landscapes.

The Pan-American Highway, a legendary road network&nbsp;spanning from the northern reaches of Alaska to the southern&nbsp;tip of Tierra del Fuego, beckons travelers with its promise of&nbsp;adventure, cultural exploration, and breathtaking landscapes.&nbsp;It goes through Canada, USA, Mexico, Guatemala, El&nbsp;Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama,&nbsp;Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Chile and Argentina. For those&nbsp;seeking a transformative journey, driving the Pan-American&nbsp;Highway presents an opportunity to experience the vastness&nbsp;and diversity of the Americas like never before. In this article,&nbsp;we dig into the allure of undertaking this epic road trip, the&nbsp;challenges and rewards it entails, and the memories that last&nbsp;a lifetime.&nbsp;<img src="https://ofs-cdn.italki.com/u/internal/galaxy/message/ck0l4004j1ok8kc7nm0g.png"><h3>Planning the Expedition&nbsp;</h3>A journey on the Pan-American Highway is not for the faint of heart; it requires meticulous planning and preparation. The highway crosses through numerous countries, each with its own visa requirements, customs regulations, and road conditions. The initial stage of planning involves mapping out the route, estimating travel times, and identifying must-visit destinations along the way.&nbsp; It's essential to consider factors like the best time of year to travel, as weather conditions can greatly impact the road conditions and overall experience. Additionally, researching safety tips, vaccination requirements, and emergency services in each country is crucial for a smooth and secure journey.&nbsp; <h3>Choosing the Right Vehicle&nbsp;</h3>Selecting the right vehicle is a critical decision that will significantly influence the comfort and reliability of the trip. Travelers can opt for various options, such as a sturdy four-wheel drive vehicle for off-road adventures or a comfortable camper van for added convenience and accommodation.&nbsp;<img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/DRcbGLXys-GL4-3VAJ5gBJ04t1Mh6MFYGNzxT-WCIZFQTrR3M8uaPwr-mi-nSt5m6xshcY1wxM9_6btkdvM1YYJgisIdnlxmLmj-8WeqfSBNx75RTV1_NK1pME_Dsff_iMzy1cTa23q6xb-PePSaGDc" height="290" width="513">Ensuring that the vehicle&nbsp;undergoes a thorough&nbsp;inspection and&nbsp;maintenance check&nbsp;before the trip is vital to&nbsp;prevent breakdowns and&nbsp;mechanical issues on&nbsp;the road.&nbsp; <h3>Traveling Solo or in a Group&nbsp;</h3>Deciding whether to undertake the Pan-American Highway journey solo or with a group is a personal choice that comes with its own set of pros and cons. Solo travelers have the freedom to set their own pace, make spontaneous detours, and delve into introspective moments. On the other hand, traveling with a group can offer companionship, shared responsibilities, and safety in numbers. Regardless of the choice, the journey is bound to be filled with encounters with fellow adventurers and locals along the way.&nbsp; <h3>Experiencing Cultural Immersion&nbsp;</h3>A hallmark of the Pan-American Highway expedition is the opportunity to immerse oneself in the diverse cultures of the Americas. Travelers will encounter a rich variety of languages, traditions, and customs, each adding a new layer of understanding to the region's complex identity. Sampling traditional cuisine, attending local festivals, and engaging with communities offer insights into the essence of each country visited.&nbsp; <h3>Navigating Language Barriers&nbsp;</h3>Traveling along the Pan-American Highway often entails crossing through countries where English may not be widely spoken. Navigating language barriers can be a rewarding challenge, as it encourages travelers to learn basic phrases in Spanish and Portuguese, the dominant languages in the region. Local interactions take on a new depth when travelers make an effort to communicate in the native tongue, fostering genuine connections and cultural exchange.Epic Landscapes and Natural Wonders&nbsp; The Pan-American Highway is a gateway to some of the most awe-inspiring natural wonders on the planet. From the rugged Rocky Mountains and the vast deserts of the southwestern United States to the lush rainforests of Central America and the majestic Andes in South America, the highway presents an ever-changing panorama of landscapes. Travelers are treated to vistas of untamed beauty, providing endless opportunities for photography, hiking, and soul-stirring contemplation.&nbsp; <h3><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/SfylumDGAK1gnx7n6kGc2Bg8EUZf4wWrR_DZmE8HzokIxbFzfKnsF_OhbZmtcDzWzCwizqWf6CnM79mCAWYF-L_XU4Mu8sT2XXyE-HKp6UEhsJhZNq8InmmunR3jfB_CZt4MIpnQ5tnAF6Y8Nm_ZcmQ" height="398" width="596"></h3> <h3>Overcoming Challenges on the Road&nbsp;</h3>It's essential to be prepared for the inevitable challenges of long-distance travel. Road conditions can vary drastically, ranging from smooth highways to bumpy gravel tracks, demanding a steady hand behind the wheel.&nbsp;The Darién Gap, a dense and roadless stretch of jungle between Panama and Colombia, poses a unique obstacle. Travelers typically have to ship their vehicles or find alternative transportation to bridge this gap. <h3>A Journey of Self-Discovery&nbsp;</h3>Beyond the physical landscapes and cultural encounters, driving the Pan-American Highway can become a profound journey of self-discovery. Long stretches of solitary driving provide time for introspection and contemplation. The road's challenges and triumphs become metaphors for life's ups and downs, fostering a deeper understanding of one's capabilities and desires.&nbsp; <h3>The Bond of the Road Community&nbsp;</h3>One of the most heartwarming aspects of the Pan-American Highway journey is the camaraderie and support among fellow travelers. The road community is a network of adventurers who share tips, stories, and encouragement, creating an invaluable support system on the road. Campfires become places of shared experiences, laughter, and friendship, forging bonds that extend far beyond the confines of the highway.&nbsp; <h3>Conclusion&nbsp;</h3>Driving the Pan-American Highway is an epic journey that transcends physical boundaries and becomes a transformational experience for those brave enough to embark on it. It’s definitely one of the trips I want to do before I die. The Pan-American Highway is more than just a road; it is an emblem of the human spirit's quest for connection, adventure, and self-discovery, leaving an indelible mark on the souls of those who dare to embrace its call.

Embarking on the Pan-American Highway Adventure: A  Journey of a Lifetime

Le verbe est le noyau de la proposition autour duquel s’articule les autres membres de la proposition.

Presentation: A verb is a word that is considered the grammatical center in a predicate. It can express an action or a mode of being. A verb can be inflected for agreement with the person, the tense the mood, the voice, and number. It can be used as an auxiliary or a linking word. Présentation&nbsp;: Le verbe est le noyau de la proposition autour duquel s’articule les autres membres de la proposition.Il exprime une action ou un état tout en situant cette action ou cet état par rapport à un moment donné(le temps du verbe).Récemment , on a également introduit la notion d’aspect qui rend compte de la façon dont l’action exprimée par le verbe est envisagée dans sa durée , son développement et son achèvement. Exemples&nbsp;:1.Durée&nbsp;:&nbsp;«&nbsp;Jean est en train de travailler&nbsp;».2.Développement&nbsp;:&nbsp;«&nbsp;Jean travaille&nbsp;»3.Commencement&nbsp;:&nbsp;«&nbsp;Jean se met à travaille&nbsp;»Remarque&nbsp;: Le verbe (en français) est variable en&nbsp;(The verb in French varies according to)&nbsp;: nombre , personne , mode , temps , et voix.Exemple&nbsp;: Le verbe «&nbsp;servir&nbsp;» au présent de l’indicatif&nbsp;:<img src="https://ofs-cdn.italki.com/u/internal/galaxy/message/cjiq9cvfluog10on75ug.png"> Accord du verbe&nbsp;:Quand le verbe est conjugué avec un verbe d’état(être – paraitre – devenir – rester – demeurer …) , il varie selon le genre et le nombre de son sujet.When a verb is conjugated with a state verb ( être, paraitre………..) it varies in gender and number according to its subject.Examples&nbsp;:-Le joueur est sorti&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;les joueurs sont sortis.-La secrétaire est revenue.&nbsp;Les femmes sont revenues. * L’ INFINITF&nbsp;: C’est la forme du verbe qui ne porte pas de marque de personne , de nombre, ni de temps. On reconnait l’infinitif à sa terminaison.Les terminaisons de l’infinitif des verbes français sont comme suit&nbsp;:(er) pour les verbes du 1er groupe . Exemples&nbsp;: «&nbsp;chanter&nbsp;-&nbsp;parler&nbsp;-&nbsp;écouter&nbsp;».(ir) avec un participe présent en (iss) pour les verbes du 2eme groupeExemples&nbsp;: «&nbsp;réfléchir&nbsp;-&nbsp;choisir&nbsp;-&nbsp;finir). Leurs participes présents sont&nbsp;:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Réfléchissant – choisissant – finissant.(ir – oir – re) pour les verbes du 3eme groupe. Exemples&nbsp;: «&nbsp;partir – vouloir – prendre&nbsp;».Dans la phrase «&nbsp;Nous chantions&nbsp;» , le verbe est (chanter) , son radical est (chant) , son temps est l’imparfait , sa personne est 1ere du pluriel et son mode est l’indicatif. * LE RADICAL&nbsp;: C’est la toute petite partie du verbe à laquelle on ajoute des terminaisons pour avoir les formes conjuguées de ce verbe.Pour trouver le radical (ou racine) d’un verbe , on supprime sa terminaison , c'est-à-dire effacer le (er , ir , oir ,re).Exemples&nbsp;:&nbsp;Trouver / trouv&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;choisir/ chois&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;croire/ croi&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;vendre/ vend&nbsp;&nbsp;Remarque&nbsp;: Les verbes «&nbsp;aller&nbsp;-&nbsp;être&nbsp;-&nbsp;avoir&nbsp;» ont plusieurs radicaux.Aller&nbsp;: radical au présent(all) et au futur (i).&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Nous allons&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Nous irons.Etre&nbsp;: radical à l’imparfait (et)&nbsp;et au futur (se).&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Vous étiez&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Vous seriez.Avoir&nbsp;: radical à l’imparfait (av)&nbsp;&nbsp;et au futur (aur).&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Tu avais&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Il aura *LES TERMINAISONS&nbsp;:&nbsp;Les trois groupes de verbes ont des terminaisons différentes . Ces terminaisons varient selon le temps , le mode , la personne (genre et nombre)Radical + terminaison = forme conjuguée.Exemple&nbsp;: Je parlais (racine/ parl +terminaison/ais). C’est la terminaison de la 1ere personne du singulier de l’imparfait de l’indicatif des verbes du 1er groupe.*LES VERBES DU 1ER GROUPE&nbsp;: Verbs of the first group.Le 1er groupe comprend tous les verbes appelés «&nbsp;réguliers&nbsp;». Ces verbes finissent par la terminaison «&nbsp;er&nbsp;»(excepté le verbe ALLER qui est un verbe irrégulier&nbsp;». Les verbes du 1er groupe représentent presque 90% des verbes de la langue française. Et lorsqu’il y a un néologisme , c'est-à-dire un nouveau verbe est né, il est généralement en «&nbsp;er&nbsp;» (du 1er groupe).Voici les différentes terminaisons des verbes du 1er groupe .&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Here are different 1st group verbs endings.<img src="https://ofs-cdn.italki.com/u/internal/galaxy/message/cjiq9tt49nnac3unkvo0.png"> *LES VERBES DU 2EME GROUPE&nbsp;: verbs of the second groupTous les verbes «&nbsp;réguliers&nbsp;» se terminant en «&nbsp;ir&nbsp;» et dont le participe présent se termine en «&nbsp;issant&nbsp;» appartiennent au 2eme groupe.Exemples&nbsp;: Finir/ finissant&nbsp;&nbsp;Choisir/ choisissant.*LES VERBES DU TROISIEME GROUPE&nbsp;: Verbs of the third group.Le 3eme groupe comprend tous les verbes dits «&nbsp;irréguliers&nbsp;» qui ne sont ni dans le 1er groupe ni dans le 2eme groupe . Ajouter à ces verbes là le verbe irrégulier «&nbsp;aller&nbsp;».Les verbes du troisième groupe peuvent être classés selon leurs terminaisons.-Les verbes en «&nbsp;ir&nbsp;» qui ne sont pas du 2eme groupe, comme (courir , cueillir ,&nbsp;Mourir, ouvrir , offrir).-Les verbes en «&nbsp;oir&nbsp;» comme (voir , savoir ,&nbsp;pouvoir , ….).-Les verbes en «&nbsp;re&nbsp;» comme ( attendre , prendre , mettre…).Verbs ending in «&nbsp;re&nbsp;» such as&nbsp;: RECAPITULATION*Les verbes du 1er groupe prennent (e – es – e&nbsp;/ ons – ez – ent).Verbs of the first group take the following endings.EX&nbsp;: Porter&nbsp;: je porte , tu portes , il porte ,nous portons , vous portez , ils portent.*Les verbes du deuxième groupe prennent&nbsp;: (is – is – it / issons , issez , issent).Verbs of the second group take these endingsEX&nbsp;: Finir&nbsp;: je finis , tu finis , il finit , nous finissons , vous finissez , ils finissent.*Les verbes du troisième groupe prennent&nbsp;: Verbs of the 3rd group takes -&nbsp;s&nbsp;-&nbsp;t&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ons&nbsp;-&nbsp;ez&nbsp;-&nbsp;ents&nbsp;-&nbsp;s&nbsp;- d&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ons&nbsp;-&nbsp;ez&nbsp;-&nbsp;entx&nbsp;-&nbsp;x&nbsp;- t&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;ons&nbsp;-&nbsp;ez&nbsp;-&nbsp;entEX: Courir&nbsp;:je cours , tu cours , il court , nous&nbsp;courons , vous courez, ils courent&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Vendre&nbsp;:je vends , tu vends , il vend, nous vendons , vous vendez, ils vendent&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Pouvoir&nbsp;:je peux , tu peux , il peut , nous pouvons , vous pouvez , ils peuventCas particuliers&nbsp;:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Particular case.&nbsp;Les verbes (offrir , souffrir , ouvrir , cueillir) prennent «&nbsp;e- es- e - ons- ez –ent&nbsp;»EX&nbsp;: j’ouvre , tu ouvres , il ouvre , nous ouvrons , vous ouvrez , ils ouvrent.Les verbes en «&nbsp;indre&nbsp;» et en «&nbsp;soudre&nbsp;» prennent le «&nbsp;d&nbsp;» au singulier.EX&nbsp;:Craindre&nbsp;: je crains, tu crains, il craint, nous craignons , vous craignez, ils craignent. BONNE LECTURE.

GROUPES DES VERBES , ACCORD et CONJUGAISON

It is well known that learning languages - any language - brings multiple benefits, such as professional growth, improvements in brain health, more self-confidence, and so much more; and although most of the time we have very specific reasons to start learning a new language (work, family, travel, e

It is well known that learning languages - any language - brings multiple benefits, such as professional growth, improvements in brain health, more self-confidence, and so much more; and although most of the time we have very specific reasons to start learning a new language (work, family, travel, etc.), sometimes we want to learn a new language, but it's a little difficult to decide which one, and that's why today I want to give you 5 reasons to learn Spanish.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<h3>1. It is one of the most spoken languages in the world.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</h3>If we look only at the number of native speakers, Spanish is the second most spoken language in the world, with approximately 490 million speakers, while it is the fourth most spoken language in the world in terms of the sum of native speakers and students of different levels, with more than 590 million.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Considering the above, it is not difficult to understand why Spanish is the second most used language in the dissemination of scientific information and social networks, and the third in Internet searches.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h3>2. Cultural enrichment&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</h3>&nbsp;Being the official language in more than 20 countries around the world, knowing Spanish opens the doors to a wide cultural diversity: history, art, and gastronomy are just some of the many interesting things to know in each new destination and... what's better than being able to do it in the native language?Of course, you can travel and enjoy many places without speaking the language... but I guarantee that your experience will be much more fun and rewarding if you are able to communicate with the locals and make more friends while you are there.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<h3>3. An increasing variety of content&nbsp;&nbsp;</h3>&nbsp;In addition to the Internet and social networks, which are very popular nowadays, you can find an amazing variety of material to enjoy and learn in Spanish; Great writers such as Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra and his work El ingenioso hidalgo Don Quijote de la mancha, Gabriel García Márquez, who won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1982 with his novel Cien años de soledad, Mario Vargas Llosa, Isabel Allende, Gabriela Mistral, Julio Cortázar, among many others in different literary genres; Exponents of different musical styles with great success worldwide, in addition to the local genres of each country; not to mention the growing number of films and series that are becoming more accessible every day, thanks to streaming platforms, anywhere in the world.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h3>4. Connection with Romance languages (easier)&nbsp;&nbsp;</h3>&nbsp;Romance languages are several languages that evolved from Latin, a language spoken by the Romans between the third and eighth centuries and that, thanks to their travels in Europe, was transformed into several different dialects that today are known as "Vulgar Latin" and gradually into different languages, the most used today are Spanish, Portuguese, French, Italian, Romanian and even Catalan, but there are more than 20 languages listed as Romance, many of them in danger of extinction.&nbsp;But... how does this help you learn a language?&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Simple, since several languages are "born" from the same origin, they share important characteristics; and although it clearly does not mean that they are the same, or that you have nothing to learn; if you speak Spanish fluently, it will be much easier to learn any of these languages, due to their similarity in some grammatical forms and basic vocabulary; so if your plan is to learn several languages, or you already master one of these Romance languages, Spanish is an excellent choice for you.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<h3>5. A growing language&nbsp;&nbsp;</h3>&nbsp;According to the latest report "español una lengua viva", published in 2022 by El Instituto Cervantes (a Spanish public institution founded in 1991 with the aim of promoting the language and Hispanic cultures throughout the world, based mainly on high-quality standards and currently with more than 80 offices in the 5 continents), the sum of students from institutions and independent students results in approximately 24 million learners of Spanish around the world. In addition, a study conducted by the popular language learning platform Duolingo showed that Spanish is the most studied language in 31 of the 194 countries where the platform operates, which leads us to an estimated projection of 726 million Spanish speakers by the year 2068. In conclusion, Spanish is one of the most widely used languages in the world; full of content, history, and culture, completely different depending on the place; and you could learn all of this so much easier if you speak Spanish, also it is a phonetic language that makes easier to practice the correct way to pronounce, there are hundreds of reasons to decide to learn such a beautiful language.

5 Reasons Why Learning Spanish is a Good Idea

In the daily life of Spanish speakers, there are different ways to express gratitude, not only by saying “gracias.”             Let’s go find out more.

In the daily life of Spanish speakers, there are different ways to express gratitude, not only by saying “gracias.”&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Let’s go find out more. <h3>Introduction.</h3>Practicing gratitude has incredible effects, from improving our mental health to boosting our relationships with others. So, it would be interesting to handle different options to express gratitude depending on the context beyond&nbsp;"gracias."&nbsp; <h3>4 Formulas.</h3><ul><li>Neutral formulas.</li><li>Formal formulas.</li><li>Informal formulas.</li><li>Original formulas.</li></ul>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <h3>Neutral formulas.</h3>The most classic formula is, of course, ‘gracias - thanks’ quite simply. But we can complete this word with others to give it more emphasis. Any of these options can be used in formal or informal contexts. <ul><li>Muchas gracias - Thank you so much.</li><li>Muchísimas gracias - Thank you very much. Thanks a lot.</li><li>Un millón de gracias - Thanks a million.</li><li>Muchas gracias por todo - Thank you for everything</li></ul> <h3>Informal formulas.</h3>There are different ways to thank (agradecer) someone in more informal language.&nbsp;The pronoun ‘te’ in the following formulas is optional, but it is highly recommended for emphasizing to whom we are expressing gratitude..<ul><li>Un montón de gracias - Thanks a bunch.</li><li>Te estoy agradecido - I’m grateful.</li><li>Te estoy eternamente agradecido -&nbsp;I am eternally grateful.</li><li>Te agradezco tu tiempo - I appreciate your time.</li><li>Te agradezco tu amabilidad -&nbsp;I thank you for your kindness</li><li>Te lo agradezco &nbsp;- I appreciate it.</li><li>Te lo agradezco de todo corazón - I thank you with all my heart.</li><li>Te debo una - I owe you one. (In this case, the pronoun ‘te’ is mandatory)</li><li>Recibe toda mi gratitud - Receive all my gratitude</li></ul> <h3>Formal formulas.</h3>The above informal formulas can be turned into formal treatment by changing the ‘te’ (a ti) pronoun to ‘le’ (a usted) pronoun and the possesive adjective ‘tu’ to ‘su’.Another issue to bear in mind is when a sentence includes an indirect pronoun ‘le’ and a direct pronoun ‘lo’, because of phonetic troubles, we change the pronoun ‘le’ to ‘se’.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;.<ul><li>Le estoy agradecido - I’m grateful.</li><li>Le estoy eternamente agradecido -&nbsp;I am eternally grateful.</li><li>Le agradezco su tiempo - I appreciate your time.</li><li>Le agradezco su amabilidad -&nbsp;I thank you for your kindness.</li><li>Se lo agradezco &nbsp;- I appreciate it.</li><li>Se lo agradezco de todo corazón - I thank you with all my heart.</li><li>Gracias de antemano / Gracias por anticipado -&nbsp;Thanks in advance.</li><li>Reciba toda mi gratitud - Receive all my gratitude.</li><li>Sinceramente agradecido - Sincerely grateful.</li><li>Por favor acepte mi más sincera gratitud - Please accept my sincerest gratitude.</li><li>Realmente aprecio su tiempo -&nbsp;I really appreciate your time.</li></ul>&nbsp; <h3>Original formulas.</h3>The formulas in this section can vary a lot, depending on the speaker's creativity and the Spanish-speaking country. In Spain, the most used colloquial expressions in informal situations are the following: <ul><li>Eres un angel - I’m grateful.</li><li>No tengo palabras para expresar mi gratitud -&nbsp;I have no words to express my gratitude.</li><li>Me salvaste la vida. ¡Mucísima gracias! - You saved my life. Thank you very much!</li><li>Gracias. ¡Eres lo más! ¡Eres el mejor! - Thank you. You are the best!</li><li>¡Qué haría yo sin ti! - What would I do without you!&nbsp;</li><li>Agradecido para siempre - Forever grateful.</li><li>Mi gratitud no tiene límites - My gratitud knows no bounds.</li></ul> Finally, how do you respond to a “gracias” in Spanish language?&nbsp;There are many different options. The most well-known form of courtesy used in response to "gracias" is "de nada." This is the most basic phrase. In English it corresponds to the expression “you are welcome.” It is possible to answer something completely different! For example, "no hay de qué" or "no hay por qué" literally “ dont mention it” which is often used in everyday language. This is also the case with the adverbial phrase “con placer” or “con gusto” literally “with pleasure.” It is another one of the expressions to thank in Spanish.Sometimes after being thanked, we can answer “Gracias a ti” informal or “Gracias a usted” formal treatment, literally&nbsp;“It is I who thank you!” It is a formula often used when the situation is beneficial for each other.Let’s see some real situations: Situation 1. Informal (tu) and formal (su) speech.A- Muchas gracias por tu/su ayuda. Ha sido un placer trabajar contigo/con usted.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Thank you very much for your help. It has been a pleasure working with you.B-&nbsp;De nada. El placer ha sido mío.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;You are welcome. The pleasure has been all mine.&nbsp; Situation 2. Informal (tu) and formal (su) speech.A- Estoy muy agradecido por tu/su apoyo.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;I am very grateful for your support.B-&nbsp;No hay de qué.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Don’t mention it.&nbsp; Do you know other ways to express and respond to a gratitude formula?Feel free to leave them in the comment below. I’ll be glad to read them.I hope the article has helped you to enhance your list of speaking options for sounding like a native Spanish speaker.&nbsp;If you want to practice this topic deeper, or any other one, let's go to start an iTalki classroom. I am more than happy to help you. Thanks for reading the article.

Stop Always Saying “Gracias”

Have you ever heard this Italian word before?  You must know that this word is essential in the Italian language, as with just one word you can express so many things!

Have you ever heard this Italian word before?&nbsp;You must know that this word is essential in the Italian language, as with just one word you can express so many things!&nbsp;Usually, it is used in speaking and in informal situations as well.&nbsp;Let's see 7 different situations in which you want to use it!&nbsp; 1. If you want to express your strong wish about something, you can say: Magari! to mean I really hope so! / I wish! / If only!&nbsp; e.g.&nbsp;A: Vedrai che ti chiameranno per il colloquio finale! (You will see they are going to call&nbsp;you for the final interview!)&nbsp;&nbsp;B: Magari! (I wish!) (If only!) (I really hope so!)&nbsp; 2. But you can also use this word when someone offers you something you really want.&nbsp;Like you are really craving for it. So, to stress how much you want that thing, you use magari. In this case, more than expressing a wish, it expresses a great desire for something!&nbsp; e.g.&nbsp;A: Ti andrebbe una cioccolata calda? (Would you like a cup of hot chocolate?)B: Magari! (You bet!) (Yes, please!) 3. But depending on the context, you can use this expression also to mean that something is very unlikely to happen.&nbsp;e.g.&nbsp;Magari vincessi la lotteria! (If only I could win the lottery!) (I wish I could win the lottery!) We can use it to talk about something very hypothetical.&nbsp; In this case, we just want the word magari to be followed by the Italian subjunctive mood.&nbsp;Here the verb is vincessi which comes from the verb vincere (to win). (If only I could win&nbsp;the lottery!)&nbsp; 4. But in the middle between desiring something very hard on the one hand, and recognizing that something instead is very improbable on the other hand, there is room for us to make conjectures about something we really hope to succeed with. So,&nbsp;when we are not sure about the outcome of our actions, we are hopeful anyway.&nbsp; e.g.&nbsp;Magari riusciremo a raggiungerli prima delle 21:00. (Hopefully we will manage to reach&nbsp;them by 9:00 pm.)&nbsp;5. Another meaning this word can assume is maybe.&nbsp; They are specially combined together with a conditional to express an idea or make suggestions.&nbsp;e.g.&nbsp;Magari potrei chiedergli di uscire! (Maybe, I could ask him out!)&nbsp;So, we use it when we think about doing something that is likely to take place. I know what you are thinking.&nbsp;This word is crazy!&nbsp;Sometimes it expresses something unlikely and sometimes something likely to happen. I know, guys, but the more you hear it the more you will get used to it.&nbsp;What you really must be aware of each time you hear this word, is the situation and the context! These two elements will help you understand what your interlocutor is trying to communicate through this word.&nbsp;Magari vincessi! → Unlikely to happen.Magari potrei chiedergli di uscire! → This is an idea that is likely to happen.&nbsp;&nbsp; 6. But this is not all!&nbsp;We also use it as a synonym of the Italian word forse (again, maybe) but with a different meaning from the maybe we have just seen.&nbsp;&nbsp;This time it means we are in doubt and not sure about the effectiveness of something. So basically, when we make conjectures.&nbsp;e.g.&nbsp;A: Doveva essere qui alle 22:00. (He should have been here at 10:00 pm.) B: Magari ha trovato traffico venendo qui (Maybe he got stuck in the traffic on his way&nbsp;here)&nbsp; 7. And lastly, you will use magari to answer sarcastically to someone’s conjectures. In this case, it assumes the meaning of as if.&nbsp;Very similar to Sì, certo!, but sarcastically said.&nbsp;e.g.&nbsp;A: Sento che quest’anno avremo una promozione! (I got the feeling that this year we&nbsp;are going to have a promotion at work!)&nbsp;B: Sì, magari! (As if!)&nbsp; You see now how many meanings this word can assume?&nbsp;Write me down in the comment section a little sentence using this magic word! Good!&nbsp;That’s all for today’s lesson.&nbsp;Thank you for reading this article!&nbsp;If you want to learn more about me, feel free to check out my profile!Ciao!

Learn 7 Different Meanings of the Italian Word Magari

Are you planning a trip to a Spanish-speaking country? Whether you're a beginner or already have some knowledge of the language, having a Spanish essentials starter pack will greatly enhance your travel experience. From language resources to cultural knowledge, here are some key components to includ

Are you planning a trip to a Spanish-speaking country? Whether you're a beginner or already have some knowledge of the language, having a Spanish essentials starter pack will greatly enhance your travel experience. From language resources to cultural knowledge, here are some key components to include in your starter pack.&nbsp; <h3>1. Language Phrasebook and Mobile Apps&nbsp;&nbsp;</h3>A language phrasebook is an indispensable tool for any traveler. Invest in a pocket-sized&nbsp;Spanish phrasebook that includes common phrases, vocabulary, and useful expressions.&nbsp;This will serve as your quick reference guide for everyday interactions. Look for a&nbsp;phrasebook that offers phonetic pronunciation guides to help you sound more natural. In addition to a physical phrasebook, consider downloading language learning apps such as Duolingo or Babbel. These apps provide interactive exercises, vocabulary lessons, and pronunciation practice. They are perfect for on-the-go learning and can help you continue practicing and refreshing your Spanish skills during your trip.&nbsp; <h3>2. Online Language Resources and Tutorials&nbsp;</h3>Take advantage of the wealth of online language resources available to improve your&nbsp;Spanish proficiency. Some websites offer comprehensive grammar explanations,&nbsp;vocabulary lists, audio samples, and interactive exercises. Use these resources to reinforce your language skills, improve pronunciation, and gain a deeper understanding of&nbsp;Spanish grammar and culture.&nbsp; Joining language learning communities like Italki can also be beneficial. Italki allows you to connect with native Spanish speakers for language exchange or even take online lessons with experienced language teachers. Engaging with others who are learning or fluent in&nbsp;Spanish will provide valuable practice and insights.&nbsp; <h3>3. Travel-Specific Vocabulary&nbsp;</h3>To navigate transportation, accommodations, dining, and sightseeing effectively, learning travel-specific vocabulary is crucial. Familiarize yourself with words and phrases related to airports, train stations, hotels, restaurants, and tourist attractions. Some essential phrases include greetings, asking for directions, ordering food, and expressing basic needs.Practice these travel-related phrases to build confidence and ensure smooth interactions during your trip. Consider using flashcards or language learning apps to reinforce your vocabulary acquisition. The more you familiarize yourself with travel-related vocabulary,&nbsp;the easier it will be to communicate and connect with locals.&nbsp; <h3>4. Cultural Etiquette and Customs&nbsp;</h3>Understanding the cultural etiquette and customs of the country you are visiting is essential for respectful and meaningful interactions with locals. Research cultural norms such as greetings, gestures, and appropriate behavior in various settings. For example, in some Spanish-speaking countries, it is customary to greet with a kiss on the cheek, while in others, a firm handshake is the norm.&nbsp; Being aware of cultural differences and adapting your behavior accordingly shows your respect for the local customs and fosters positive connections with the people you encounter during your travels. Embrace the local businesses and try to learn a few cultural expressions or traditions. This will not only enhance your cultural experience but also help you make meaningful connections with the locals.&nbsp; <h3>5. Offline Language Translation Apps&nbsp;</h3>While online translation apps are convenient, having an offline translation app can be a&nbsp;lifesaver, especially in areas with limited internet connectivity. Offline translation apps like&nbsp;Google Translate, Microsoft Translator, or iTranslate allow you to translate words, phrases,&nbsp;and even sentences without an internet connection.&nbsp;These apps can be particularly helpful when communicating in situations where you can't find the right words or need clarification. Ensure you have downloaded the necessary language pack in advance to use the app seamlessly without an internet connection. With an offline translation app in your pocket, you can communicate more effectively and navigate language challenges with confidence.&nbsp; <h3>6. Language Immersion Opportunities&nbsp;</h3>Consider immersing yourself in the Spanish language before your trip. Find local Spanish conversation groups or language exchange events in your area. Practice speaking with native Spanish speakers to improve your fluency and gain confidence. Additionally, seek out Spanish movies, TV shows, or podcasts to immerse yourself in the language and get accustomed to different accents and dialects. <h3>7. Travel Diary or Journal&nbsp;</h3>Bring a travel diary or journal with you to document your experiences and practice writing in Spanish. Write about your daily activities, interactions, and observations in Spanish. Not only will this help you practice the language, but it will also serve as a memorable keepsake of your trip.&nbsp; Incorporating these elements into your Spanish Essentials starter pack will equip you with the necessary tools to communicate effectively and immerse yourself in the local culture during your trip. Embrace the language and customs, and prepare for an enriching and unforgettable experience. ¡Buen viaje!

Spanish Essentials Starter Pack for Your Next Trip

The city, more precisely called CABA (Autonomous City of Buenos Aires), is the nation's capital and the main urban center of the country. Due to its similarities in architecture, culture, and society, it is sometimes compared to Paris.

The city, more precisely called CABA (Autonomous City of Buenos Aires), is the nation's capital and the main urban center of the country. Due to its similarities in architecture, culture, and society, it is sometimes compared to Paris. This resemblance may be caused by a significant presence of immigrants from Europe. In addition, those in power in Buenos Aires for many years used to have Europe as a role model. For example, the similarity in terms of buildings and cultural sites is physically noticeable. Another notable influence of European culture is the existence of countless cafes. There are many of them that acquired particular importance for their antiquity and conservation over the years. Since the city is 203 km on the surface, it can be a little challenging for visitors to view all the sights, therefore we will focus on the most significant ones here. Recoleta neighborhood is the most elegant district of the city for its buildings. The area stands out for its excellent architecture, the aristocratic character of its residences and palaces, and its splendid squares. It also contains a very well-known cemetery, famous for its impressive tombs and for being the final resting place of several famous personalities, and the National Museum of Fine Arts. Here you will find works by El Greco, Goya, Rodin, Rembrandt, Rubens, Renoir, Degas, Cézanne, Chagall, and Picasso, as well as Argentinian painters, such as Pueyrredón, Quinquela Martín, Xul Solar, and Berni.&nbsp;In the area is also the Ateneo Grand Splendid Library. It holds several records: it is the biggest bookstore in South America, was named the second-best bookstore in the world by the British daily The Guardian, and was named the most beautiful by the American magazine National Geographic. But in addition to Recoleta, Buenos Aires offers other incredible neighborhoods, each with its own particular charm. La Boca is known for its colorful houses and the famous football stadium Boca Juniors, La Bombonera. In addition, the neighborhood of San Telmo is renowned for its colonial architecture and the Palermo neighborhood is an elegant and modern area of the city, full of trendy restaurants and shops. Furthermore, Puerto Madero perfectly combines the old and the modern. The river offers a quiet and relaxed atmosphere that contrasts with the hustle and bustle of traffic just a few blocks away. Crossing the river, flanked by skyscrapers, you will find beautiful parks and quiet streets that make this neighborhood a unique destination in a city as busy as Buenos Aires. The restaurants, bars, and nightclubs of the pier make it one of the most popular places to go out at night and have come to symbolize this area. Puerto Madero impresses even more when night falls. Buenos Aires' architecture contains European influences, as we've already mentioned. The Colon Theater, renowned for its architectural features and amazing acoustics, is one of its crown jewels. Along with La Scala in Milan, the Opéra Garnier in Paris, and the Royal Opera House in London, it is regarded as one of the top opera houses in the world. Moreover, the city includes a variety of palaces. Paz Palace (also known as Palacio Retiro) was the largest and one of the most luxurious residences in the city of Buenos Aires, Argentina. In the immense residence stand out mainly in luxurious environments, finely decorated and furnished. Barolo Palace is architecture inspired by poetry. It is the only building, monument, and historical heritage of the city of Buenos Aires, which is inspired by the Divine Comedy of Dante Alighieri. It is divided into three parts, such as Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise. We also have some natural places, for example, the Palermo Woods, the most emblematic green space of the city, which comprises 370 hectares. There are accessible access areas, which occupy the most significant portion of the Park, such as squares, walks, and the Rosedale. This is a garden of almost 4 hectares, featuring rose bushes of different shades of a lake, which is crossed through a bridge. In this area are also located the Galileo Galilei Planetarium, a location for the diffusion and study of scientific-astronomical knowledge, and the Japanese Garden, which provides tourists with a natural haven of peace in contrast to the bustle of the city. As you can see, Buenos Aires offers a lot to see and do, as well as an internationally recognized gastronomy. Argentinian cuisine is famous for its quality and beef worldwide, but there is also a large variety of typical foods and dishes influenced by immigrants who settled in Argentina, especially Italians. Argentinian pasta, pizza, and ice cream are something worth trying. For that reason, we advise you to come to the city with enough time to taste the food, appreciate the architecture, and experience the cultural atmosphere.

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In the French language, there are five distinct categories of invariable words.

Most French words are variable, i.e. they change according to the sentence's meaning. Nevertheless, some words remain always invariable. They keep the same form whatever the context they are used in. Neither the gender (masculine or feminine) nor the number (singular or plural) changes.In the French language, there are five distinct categories of invariable words. They are as follows: «les pépositions,les conjunctions de coordination,les conjunctions de subordination,les adverbs, et les interjections&nbsp;».(prepositions, coordinating conjunctions, subordinating conjunctions,&nbsp;adverbs, and interjections). &nbsp;1.Les prépositions&nbsp;(prepositions)&nbsp;:Presentation: La préposition is an invariable word whose function is very important in grammatical analysis. The word «&nbsp;préposition&nbsp;» means placed (posé)&nbsp;before(pré). So it is placed before a word or a group of words that can be «&nbsp;un complément d’objet , de verbe ou circonstanciel&nbsp;». Its function is to link a noun, a pronoun, an adverb, or an infinitive to another word.Examples&nbsp;:-A verb&nbsp;: Michel pense à ses amis .&nbsp;(Michael thinks of his friends) La tortue se nourrit de salade. (Turtles feed on salad)&nbsp;Je pars dès l’aube. ( I leave at dawn)-A noun&nbsp;: Un vase de cristal. ( A crystal vase) Une tasse à thé. ( A tea cup)&nbsp;&nbsp;Un bol de café. (A cup of coffee)-A pronoun&nbsp;:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Certains de nos amis. ( Some of our friends) Lequel d’entre eux&nbsp;? (Which one of them)-A&nbsp;numeral adjective&nbsp;:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Trois de nos voisins.&nbsp;( Three of our neighbors)&nbsp;Le premier de la classe. (The first of the class)-An adverb:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Contrairement à son frère. (Unlike his brother)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Trop de vent. (Too much wind)-An adjective:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Plein de courage.&nbsp;(Being very courageous)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bénéfique pour la santé. (Positive for health). Le complément (the object).The object introduced by a preposition in French can be a noun(un nom), a pronoun(un pronom), an adverb(un adverbe), or an infinitive(un infinitif). Examples&nbsp;;-Robert porte une montre en or.(a noun).-Venez chez nous .(a pronoun).Je reviens dès demain.(an adverb of time).-Travaillez sérieusement pour réussir.(an infinitive).Remark: A preposition can be omitted in the French language in the following cases.-Dans certains compléments du verbe. (object of a verb).Examples&nbsp;:Parler politique. (Speaking about politics).Courir une heure.(Running for an hour).Sortir se détendre. (Going&nbsp;out to relax).-Dans certains compléments du nom.(object of a noun).Examples&nbsp;:La Tour Eiffel.(The Eiffel Tower).La rue Saint Antoine.( Saint Antoine Street).Les prépositions sont&nbsp;:&nbsp;«&nbsp;à , de , en , pour , dans , chez , avec , sans , sous , sur , malgré , entre , au-dessus , au-dessous , avant , après , derrière , devant , depuis , sauf , pendant , vers , …..&nbsp;». 2. L’ adverbe.(the adverb).L’adverbe est un mot invariable , dont le role , la fonction, est de modifier le sens d’un verbe , d’un adjectif , ou d’un autre adverbe.(on les appelle les adverbes de circonstance)An adverb is an invariable word that modifies a verb, an adjective, or another adverb. (in French, they are called adverbs of circumstance).Examples&nbsp;:-Jean travaille beaucoup.(John works a lot).-a verb.-Ronaldo est très célèbre.(Ronaldo is very famous).-an adjective.-Michel viendra peut-être demain.(Michael will probably come tomorrow).-another adverb. Il y a des adverbes qui modifient une proposition entière. On les appelle les adverbes d’opinion.( In French there are adverbs which modify a whole clause. They are called adverbs of opinion).Examples.-Oui, le français est une langue latine.( Yes, French is a Latin language).-Non , Messi n’est pas espagnol.(No , Messi is not Spanish).-Probablement , il pleuvra le lundi prochain. (Probably it will rain next Monday). A- Les adverbes de circonstance&nbsp;:Les adverbes de circonstance sont de quatre sortes&nbsp;; ce sont les adverbes de manière , de lieu , de temps et de quantité.There are four kinds of adverbs for circumstances in French.&nbsp;: adverbs of quantity, of time, of place, and of manner.Examples&nbsp;:Je parle bien le français. ( I speak French well).-MannerRestons ici.(Let’s stay here).-placeRobert lit beaucoup.(Robert reads a lot). –quantity.Michelle partira bientôt.(Michelle will leave soon).-timeRemarque&nbsp;:Comme l’adjectif, l’adverbe peut avoir un comparatif et un superlatif.Just like adjectives , the adverbs can have a comparative and a superlative. Examples&nbsp;:-Bien – aussi bien – mieux.(good – as good as – the best).-loin – aussi loin – le plus loin.-tôt – aussi tôt – le plus tôtLes adverbes d’opinion..&nbsp;Les adverbes d’opinion sont également de quatre sortes.Il s’agit des adverbes d’affirmation , de négation , de doute , et d’interrogation.There are four kinds of adverbs of opinion: affirmation, negation, doubt and interrogation.-Affirmation&nbsp;: Oui – parfaitement …-Négation&nbsp;: Non , jamais ….-Doute&nbsp;: Peut etre , probalement …..-Interrogation&nbsp;: Pourquoi , comment …. 3.La conjonction&nbsp;: the conjunction .Présentation&nbsp;:La conjonction est un mot invariable qui sert à joindre des mots ou des groupes de mots. On distingue deux&nbsp;sortes de conjonctions&nbsp;: la con jonction de coordination&nbsp;et la con jonction de subordination.A conjunction is a linking word. It links a word to another word or a word to a group of words. There are two kinds of conjunctions: coordinating and subordinating conjunctions. 1.La conjonction de coordination.&nbsp;Elle relie deux mots ou groupes de mots de meme nature( noms , pronoms , adjectifs , adverbes ou propositions)et qui ont la meme fonction dans la phraseIt links two words or groups of words of the same category(nouns, pronouns, adjectives, adverbs, or clauses) and has the same function in the sentence.Examples&nbsp;:-le maitre et l’élève. (the teacher and the pupil). -nouns.-Toi ou lui. (you or him).- pronouns-Rapide mais prudent.(rapid but careful).-adjectives.-Partout et nulle part. (everywhere and nowhere).-adverbs.-Jean est journaliste mais sa femme ne travaille pas.( John is a journalist but his wife is a housewife.).-two clauses.Les conjonctions de coordination sont&nbsp;:&nbsp;«&nbsp;Mai , ou , et , donc&nbsp;, or , ni , car&nbsp;». 2.La conjonction de subordination. Elle relie une proposition subordonnée à une proposition principale.Elle introduit une subordonnée complétive ou une subordonnée interrogative indirecte.It links a subordinating clause to the main clause. It introduces&nbsp;-A subordinating completive clause.-A n indirect interrogative subordinating conjunction.Examples&nbsp;:Je souhaite que mon fils réussisse.(I hope that my son will succeed).-a subordinating completive clause.Je me demande si tu as bien compris.(I wonder if you have well understood).-An indirect interrogative subordinating clause.Les con jonctions de subordination sont&nbsp;: «&nbsp;Comme , quand , lorsque , puisque , que , quoique , si&nbsp;». Remember that in French grammar, you sometimes have to learn by heart. All the best !!!

Invariable Words in French

Every day is different at work, and you must be ready to deal with any situation!  Being proactive and moreover not being afraid of giving your opinion, will surely be appreciated.  Do you know what is the best way to make a suggestion in Italian?

Every day is different at work, and you must be ready to deal with any situation!&nbsp;Being proactive and moreover not being afraid of giving your opinion, will surely be appreciated.&nbsp; Do you know what is the best way to make a suggestion in Italian?&nbsp;Today I will tell you 7 effective ways to give some advice in Italian to help you sound polite so as not to offend other people’s points of view and to avoid conflicts.&nbsp; To give you a clearer overview, let’s play a role game together.&nbsp;Suppose you are working for a company as a digital marketing manager, and you were invited to participate in a meeting about the new advertising campaign your team is working on for the coming winter season. The digital marketing team is presenting the main points of this campaign, but your boss does not look to be convinced about what is presented.&nbsp; You think there is something missing as well in their presentation, but you do not want to interrupt, as you know it might be perceived as rude by others, thus, you wait for your colleagues to finish their presentation. Right after a brief pause follows and that is the moment you raise your hand and start telling what you think about it.&nbsp; 1. “Posso dire la mia?” (Can I make a suggestion?)&nbsp;This is the perfect way to start. It is a polite way to grab other’s attention, and at the same time, it is a nice way to sort of put feelers out, to be sure you will be listened to carefully.&nbsp;The floor is all yours and you can go ahead with point no.2.&nbsp; 2. “Secondo me dovremmo (We should) sfruttare il potenziale dei social media per quanto riguarda il&nbsp;lancio del nuovo prodotto.”&nbsp;You are now using the conditional mood!&nbsp;In this case, I have used the verb dovere, but I could have used also the verb potere: “Forse potremmo (We could…) integrare la nostra strategia omnichannel includendo anche i social&nbsp;media”&nbsp;The conditional is a nice and polite way to make requests and express suggestions. You do not want to sound bossy indeed! At this point, the whole room stares at you and you feel a little bit under pressure. But your boss seems interested in hearing a different point of view and opinion. So you continue with your suggestions:&nbsp; 3. “Avete provato a (Have we/you tried...?) fare una ricerca di mercato per capire l’approccio della&nbsp;Gen Z su un prodotto così innovativo?”&nbsp;You are putting your cards on the table, asking what data your colleagues have collected, trying to understand, and suggesting a new approach.&nbsp;After receiving the marketing team’s response and your boss's opinion about their approach,&nbsp;you could suggest a new point of view. And no. 4 is a nice way to do so.&nbsp; 4. “Che ne dite di (How about...?) creare una pagina Instagram solo per il prodotto? Come se questi&nbsp;avesse una propria personalità. Questo ci permetterà sicuramente di distinguerci dalla&nbsp;concorrenza.”&nbsp;Here, again you are suggesting new perspectives. Instead of making just a list of new points, this is&nbsp;a nice way to continue presenting other bullet points to your discourse.&nbsp;And you can go on with the next one.&nbsp; 5. “Io al posto vostro (If I were you...) punterei su una comunicazione più leggera ed immediata con&nbsp;contenuti più brevi e di facile fruizione”.&nbsp; In this way, you are emphasizing your personal opinion! If you were in their shoes, what would you do?&nbsp;&nbsp;And you can continue with the next two points:&nbsp; 6. “Perché non (Why don’t we/you...?) provate a coinvolgere anche la concorrenza?” 7. “Addirittura, si potrebbe pensare a (We/You might think about...) una partnership con loro!” The audience is hypnotized!&nbsp;You made your points and presented your ideas with respect for others’ opinions and in a very diplomatic way! Good job!&nbsp; Now is your turn to test what you’ve acquired from today!&nbsp;I will give you 5 sentences… what suggestion would you give to these people?&nbsp;Follow the structure of the 7 points we’ve seen so far!&nbsp; 1- Il tuo collega vorrebbe imparare il cinese, ma non sa da dove iniziare.&nbsp;2- Claudio sta cercando lavoro sugli annunci dei giornali, ma non sta trovando niente di interessante. 3- Sabrina si è trasferita a Parigi per lavoro, ma non conosce il francese&nbsp;4- Diana è una brava scrittrice, ma non riesce a trovare una casa editrice che voglia pubblicare il suo&nbsp;primo romanzo&nbsp;5- Paolo è alla fine del terzo anno di ingegneria, ma ha ancora 9 esami da dare prima di laurearsi.&nbsp; Good! That’s all for today’s lesson.&nbsp;Thank you for reading this article!&nbsp;If you want to learn more about me, please check out my profile!&nbsp;Ciao!

Business Italian: 7 Ways to Make Suggestions in Italian

Venezuela and Ecuador, though very similar countries have so many differences in costumes and words. Today, I’ll share 8 differences from a Venezuelan point of view.

Being a country so close to Venezuela, whose history of independence is closely intertwined with our own, the truth is that I had no idea what I would find in Ecuador in terms of similarities or differences. However, living in this beautiful country has gradually taught me that there are many things that unite us, but our differences are even greater.&nbsp;Here is a brief account of the local customs that have gradually eroded the Venezuelan customs I brought with me, to the point that I have almost forgotten what it means to be Venezuelan in my daily life. <h3>1. Our eternal breakfast with arepas is not a reality here:</h3> When I arrived in Ecuador, I remember buying cornmeal religiously on two occasions to make my breakfasts with that dish that is so customary for Venezuelan people. However, when I decided to fully immerse myself in Ecuadorian culture, I realized that they don't have a fixed breakfast like we usually do with arepas. I have to confess: I was so enchanted by the diversity of Ecuadorian food that I traded my arepas for it. <h3>2. The way I used to request a stop in public transportation:</h3> In Caracas (Venezuela) is very different from what is the reality here. I used to think that transportation providers in Caracas were very rough and rude until I met Ecuadorians. Especially in Guayaquil, where I lived during the first 8 months of my stay in Ecuador, the contrast was impressive. It's not enough to politely ask the driver to let me off at the stop or use phrases like "around here" (por aquí) or appeal to their generosity with a "wherever you can, please.” (donde pueda, por favor).&nbsp;In Guayaquil, the norm is to be bold and approach the door, signaling to the driver that the bus is approaching the place where you want to get off, even if the speed at which it's moving gives you a bit of a chill, thinking about the prospect of getting off the bus in case of a sudden stop. On the other hand, in Quito, there are fixed stops (which is not the case in Guayaquil), and to request a stop, there is a bell that alerts the driver that you want to get off there.&nbsp; <h3>3. Cheeses, cheeses, cheeses:</h3> I could confidently say that the thing I miss the most about Venezuelan food is the variety of cheeses we have there. Here, there are no specialized cheese shops (charcuterías) like in Venezuela. I remember that when I arrived, one of the first things I expected to find was a good delicatessen, but the mere mention of it (the word charcutería is not used in Ecuador) sounded so strange to my Ecuadorian friends that I gave up on the idea. With time, I came to understand that the "cheese culture" in this country is not like in Venezuela. The “Manaba” cheese is spoken highly of (and it's truly delicious), but it's the only type of cheese that can be considered distinctive to Ecuador. <h3>4. Plantains (el plátano):</h3> In Venezuela, el plátano were synonymous with "tajadas" or "maduro frito" (fried ripe plantain) for my Ecuadorian friends, and on special occasions, "patacón" or fried green plantain. In our diet, plantains, except in the Zulian region, are usually consumed when ripe.Here, I learned (especially in Guayaquil) that "verde" (green plantain) is to Ecuadorians what cornmeal is to Venezuelans: used to make arepas, empanadas, bollos, hallacas, and more. Once again, I must confess that I fell in love with the charms of a "bolón mixto" (a green plantain ball with cheese and pork cracklings) with beef broth and a fried egg, or a green plantain “tortilla” with cheese, fried egg, and coffee as a way to start the day. Yes, my habit of eating “tajadas” has truly come to an end. <h3>5. Coffee:</h3> I was quite surprised to find out that instant coffee is commonly consumed here, which in Venezuela is a rarity reserved for baking purposes when a touch of coffee is needed in the mix. So, I've forgotten about the habit of drinking freshly brewed coffee (café coladito) because that type of coffee is hard to come by, and I haven't made an effort to search for it either (I must admit that I wasn't a big coffee enthusiast in Venezuela). Although it's not something I've greatly missed, it's a custom that I have lost. <h3>6. El cochino o chancho (pork):</h3> In Venezuela, due to cost and hygiene reasons, eating pork ribs or fried pork was not something I could do regularly or anywhere. In fact, I only ate pork if it was prepared by my dad or when I went to Barinas (the land of very delicious beef barbecue). In Ecuador, on the other hand, much to my immense delight, pork is a regular part of the Ecuadorian diet. So, goodbye to waiting for my dad to buy ribs or planning a visit to the plains to enjoy some delicious fried pork. Here, whenever I feel like it, I can confidently and immensely enjoy some "chanchito" (pork) at any time. <h3>7. My aversion to the soup:</h3> Here it disappeared. Especially in the Sierra (Quito). The diversity of soups they have here far surpasses what I knew about soups in Venezuela. I didn't like soups very much there. But here, I have gone crazy for soups. In fact, it no longer bothers me that lunch consists of soup and a "second course" (which comes after the soup), and sometimes I even miss it when I don't eat out. I have my favorite soups: caldo de bolas, sopa de queso, and caldo de patas. No more words needed, here I learned to love soups. <h3>8. In Ecuador they don’t get drunk:</h3> I mean, the word used to refer to that is not the same as in Venezuela. There, we call it “rascarse”. In Ecuador it is “chumarse”. And what remains the next day after a night of heavy drinking, it's not a severe hangover (un ratón) but a "chuchaqui" that, according to the cheerful coastal people, can be cured with a good "encebollado." <h3>Final reflection:</h3> As you can see, despite being two Spanish-speaking countries, Ecuador and Venezuela have numerous differences in their customs as well as in the way they name the elements around them. That's what makes Spanish such a varied and diverse language, but at the same time, it can be very complex because general communication formulas are not always effective being part of a regional group of Spanish speakers. Can you share differences in customs and words to name the same things in your native language?

8 Differences between Customs in Spanish-speaking Countries (and Some Associated Expressions)

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It is Autumn now in Hanoi but it is still hot. I woke up early again and I will have to run under the sun. My skin is getting darker every time I wake up late. For Asian, fair skin is the best.

Japan had hottest summer on record
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This summer must have been harsh ordeal for many Japanese.

Basically summer is the season I like the most, as long as it is ordinaly one.

However this summer has been so hot that I felt in danger, even I have refrained going out and spend most time in house.

I can't help feeling the effect of global warming...

Hey! Another question:

What if when I’m driving my child wants to do number one (or two) but I can’t pull over right away - what do I say to make her wait?
Like «hold it»?

Hey!

What do you say when you’re sitting in a car, someone opens the window and the wind starts blowing right at you? 

In Russian we say “close the window, it’s blowing at me” (literary) 

What do you say in English? (Besides “I’m cold”)