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Strange Easter Rituals

Pimsleur Approach • April 5, 2012 • Food & Wine, Global, Greek, Language Learning, Traditions • Comments (0)

If you think hiding egg-shaped chocolate in the shrubbery is odd behavior, you should see what other people get up to over Easter. Here are some of the weirder Easter rituals you might come across on your travels. Island Warfare War is not usually conducive to tourism, but once a year a small Greek island [...]

“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 [...]

Top 5 Greek Songs to Energize Your Workout

Pimsleur Approach • July 6, 2011 • Greek • Comments (4)

Looking for playlist inspiration? Need help in getting moving? We’re here to help! Here are our 5 favorite Greek songs that will give you the energy you need to get a great workout. 1. To Kalokeiri Mou – Mixalis Xatzigiannis This award-winning Greek-Cypriot singer has been releasing multi-platinum albums since 2000. This song from 2010, [...]

Want to Practice Your Language Skills? Visit New York City

Pimsleur Approach • January 24, 2011 • Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Language Learning, Russian, Travel tips • Comments (0)

It’s fitting that the United Nations is in New York City. Approximately 200 languages are spoken within the confines of 33.77 square miles, earning New York the official title as the most ethnically diverse city in the world. With so many cultures living literally steps away from each other, New York is the perfect place [...]