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Monday, March 10, 2025
If you've ever wanted to add some more fun to your language learning journey, why not consider checking out one of the over 200 board games MacOdrum Library has on offer? It's a great way to get together with peers to practice your language, and, even better, it's free! Let's say you're learning Japanese,... More
Chinese writing differs significantly from what we English speakers are used to, that much is no secret. How it got its start, and the underlying logic that drives millions of people to learn this written language is, on the other hand, something you may not know, and it’s exactly what today’s blog post is... More
Monday, February 24, 2025
If you’re looking at the title of this blog post and thinking to yourself, “what in the world is that monstrosity?” then don’t worry, you’re not alone. Even to a German speaker, such as myself, a word like this (which, by the way, refers to “the law concerning the delegation of duties for the... More
Monday, February 10, 2025
As Reading Week approaches, we’re also getting closer to Valentine’s Day. Regardless of whether you’re planning to cozy up with your partner, a pint of ice cream, or a midterm exam (sorry) this Friday, it’s hard to ignore Valentine’s Day. Shops have been plastered in red and pink for weeks, and chocolate prices seem... More
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Have you ever wondered what it’s like to go on exchange? I recently had the privilege of chatting with Julian Quansah about his time attending Kansai Gaidai University in Osaka, Japan. From learning Japanese to making friends, to trying local food and learning more about cultural differences, here’s what he had to say: Tell... More
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