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Dutch snack food is not what you expected!
Dutch Instructor Saskia and Education Director Giancarlo will try some popular Dutch Snacks. Let’s learn Dutch while enjoying Dutch food!
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I bet you didn't know THIS about Dutch Snacks!
ILC Education Director Giancarlo accepted the Dutch learning challenge. Watch this fun video to see how it went!
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The International Center: Connecting the World
Congratulations to The International Center on its 50th anniversary! Our Education Director Giancarlo attended its Global Leaders' Lounge...
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Home Sweet Home
By: Callie Schaden | In the past eight months I’ve slept in 12 different beds in 4 different countries, 3 different US states, 10...
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Growing Up Bilingual
By: Callie Schaden | My experience with learning a new language as a young adult has made me curious about the differences between...
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Survival Guide to Traveling Cheap in Europe
By: Callie Schaden | When I began my semester studying abroad in Spain as a classic broke college student, I put the idea of traveling...
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“Hay que Merendar”: Snacking in Spain
By: Callie Schaden | One of the best parts about my semester in Spain was living with a host mom that was an incredible cook. My...
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Spanish Slang Variety Pack: Expressions Unique to Different Spanish-Speaking Countries
By: Callie Schaden | A few summers ago I had the privilege of spending some time volunteering at a children’s home in El Salvador. The...
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Valencia Must-Sees
By: Callie Schaden | Three months is the amount of time I spent in Valencia this past Spring, and three months, as it turns out, is...
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Why Study Abroad
By: Callie Schaden | I’m going to be honest with you, I did NOT want to study abroad. I heard stories of people having the chance to live...
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How to Get to Know a New Country
By: Callie Schaden | Disclaimer: I’m not an expert on getting to know new places. I’ve stepped foot into four different countries, but...
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A Beginner’s Thoughts on Linguistic Identity
By: Callie Schaden | I grew up in an area where pretty much everyone speaks English. It’s one of those towns where almost everyone who’s...
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The Importance of Social Context for Language Learning
By: Callie Schaden | Up until living in Spain for a semester, my experience with speaking Spanish did not often leave the classroom....
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Leaving a Culture You Just Began to Know
By: Callie Schaden | Arriving in a completely different country without knowing the language or having any idea what to expect is hard,...
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Lessons from My Spanish Host Mom
By: Callie Schaden | I arrived in Valencia, Spain on a Tuesday morning after three flights and 18 hours of travel. I was tired,...
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Las Fallas: A Valencian Tradition
By: Callie Schaden | At the very center of my study abroad experience in Valencia, Spain sat Las Fallas, a festival about which I knew...
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Learn Chinese with Poems: To Ganders (咏鹅)
Learning poems is a great way to boost your target language. On the occasion of Great Poetry Reading Day, let’s enjoy a classic Chinese...
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Learn Chinese with Songs: The Moon Represents My Heart (月亮代表我的心)
Learning Chinese songs is a great way to boost your Mandarin. On the occasion of Chinese Language Day, let’s enjoy a classic love song...
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4 Crazy Ways to Speak Italian and Sicilian!
Sicily, Italy’s largest island, is noted for its dramatic coastline, charming villages and distinctive cultural traditions! Do you know...
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Pass Your Driver’s Permit Test - We Can Help!
Passing the Indiana Driver's Permit test can open all sorts of job opportunities and freedoms! We offer a customized program to help...
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