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“Beginning of the Tale”: Folk Tales of Greece

Pimsleur Approach • April 4, 2012 • Arts, Entertainment, Foreign Literature, Greek, Language Learning, literature, Traditions • Comments (0)

In addition to carrying many elements of Greek mythology, Greek folk tales have been influenced by the many cultures that surrounded it over the centuries. These include influences from Western Europe, the Middle East, India, and the Ottoman Empire, which once stretched across the Mediterranean and North Africa into Central Asia. Despite these wide-ranging influences, the Greek folk [...]

1001 Arabian Songs

Pimsleur Approach • September 28, 2011 • Arabic, Arts, Entertainment • Comments (0)

Middle Eastern songs are passionate, beautiful, melodic, lovely and very prolific. Here is a small sampling of some of the thousands of gorgeous tunes: Om Kalthoum- Laylat Al Eid (Oh Night of Eid) A lovely song about the feeling of delight and togetherness:

Love Triangles, Existentialism and Art: 10 Great French Films

Pimsleur Approach • September 19, 2011 • Arts, Foreign Films, French • Comments (0)

French films often represent the most fascinating aspects of the culture. Prominent themes include existentialism, intellectualism, art, beauty and of course, love. Here is an introduction to 10 phenomenal French films: 1. Le Ballon rouge (The Red Balloon) This short film, my personal favorite movie, has been beloved by millions since its release in 1956. [...]

Thai Cinema: A long and rich history

Pimsleur Approach • May 19, 2011 • Arts, Entertainment, Foreign Films, Thai • Comments (1)

As we move through life and our various environments and cultures, some people give little thought to the cinematic efforts of countries other than our own. International film industries produce a huge variety and genres and it’s worth stretching our film-viewing habits and exploring the diversity of foreign films. Thai people have had a love [...]

Albanian Epic Poetry

Pimsleur Approach • May 3, 2011 • Albanian, Arts, Foreign Literature, Language History • Comments (0)

Boasting a coastline along the Adriatic Sea and breathtaking mountains, Albania has a rich and treasured tradition of music and folklore. The earliest records of the Albanian people dates back to the Middle Ages. The area was taken under control in the 15th century by the Ottoman Empire, and lay under Ottoman rule until Albania [...]