Learn About the Hausa Language of Nigeri: Spoken by Nearly 30 Million People
Hausa has a wide user base in Western Africa and is the language most commonly used in popular media within Nigeria. Learn about the language’s …
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Social Studies Help: Cultures, Governments & More
Showing guides and explainers filed under Social Studies Help: Cultures, Governments & More.
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World Languages: The Evolution of the Indo-European Languages
Nearly half of the people on the planet speak one of the many Indo-European languages or a dialect of a language. Here we determine where the …
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All Things Irish: Over 15 Resources on Irish Language, Phrases, Clipart, and More!
“Wherever you go and whatever you do, May the luck of the Irish be there with you.” Whether you have Irish in your heritage or just a …
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Meaning Behind Tattoos, Freemasons, High Fives and Gang Symbols
Sign language is many things in different circumstances. Learn about the Meaning of Tattoos, Wireless High Fives and Stacking.
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Traditional Attire for Indian Women
India is home to one of the oldest civilizations. Clothing is an important part of society. Traditional Indian Clothing reminds one of grandeur, …
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Conscious Body Language - Hand Gesture Meaning in Different Cultures & Languages
Using the hands to communicate can assist comprehension or deter it, depending on the situation. Some hand gestures that are popular in one culture …
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Christmas in Germany: Marzipan, Sankt Nikolaus and Adventskalender: Three German Customs
Learn about three typically German customs, particularly enjoyed by children. We look at marzipan, a delicious treat, The visit of Sankt Nikolaus, …
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The Legend of Olentzero: A Basque Christmas Tradition
He may not be Santa Claus, but there are a lot of similarities between the modern Olentzero of Basqueland and his jolly, red-suited cousin. Read on to …
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Trachten: Traditional German Clothing: Still Very Current
Learn about Lederhosen (leather pants), Dirndl, Bollerhut (hats from the Black Forest) and Kittel (overcoats from Northern Germany).
Continue ReadingHow Spoken and Written Languages Interact: What This Means for Language Learning
This article explores how our spoken and written languages are affected by our cultures–how spoken language is learned and then followed by …
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