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These seven Japanese words are utterly beautiful. Read through them to feel a deep sense of calm.
Such as 'shōganai', meaning literally ‘there is no means or method’ - a reminder that sometimes we have to accept things as they are, allowing us to let go of negative feelings.

Seven words that can help us to be a little calmer A new book translates 43 different Japanese words into English, introducing ideas that can help people in the West live differently. We’ve picked out seven of the most poignant.

Changing perceptions, one word at a time!
Oxford Dictionary has been quietly replacing definitions and examples that could be perceived as stereotypical or just downright sexist. So, no more ‘nagging housewives’ or ‘high-maintenance girlfriends’ to be found! A step in the right direction.

No more 'nagging wives': how Oxford Dictionaries is cleaning up sexist language After extensive research, reference publisher is quietly replacing examples that ‘unnecessarily perpetuate stereotypes’ – while also reflecting how language is used

Check this out!
MCN have put together an extensive list of some great worldwide online resources!
So, you can keep yourself busy and feel like you’re traveling the world. (sort of)

Visit a museum. How about the Vatican?
Discover a park. Try Yellow Stone National Park.
Explore some amazing collections. Why not the Henry Ford Collection?
Take a course. Learn to paint or cook.
Read. Lots to see at the National Archives of Japan.
And, of course, you can keep your English going with online lessons with us. :-)

The Ultimate Guide to Virtual Museum Resources | MCN Check our list (updated daily) to access to endless open content, educational resources for e-learning, and virtual retreats to art, culture, and history.

= International Women’s Day!
"An equal world is an enabled world" - and every one of us can do our bit to bring about gender equality.

This year’s campaign highlights six key areas:
1. Championing women forging tech innovation
2. Applauding equality for women athletes
3. Forging inclusive workplaces so women thrive
4. Supporting women to earn on their own terms
5. Empowering women through health education
6. Increasing visibility for female creatives

In pictures: Women worldwide march for equality Protests raise awareness of discrimination on International Women's Day.

World Book Day!
Some great costumes.
https://metro.co.uk/2020/03/05/best-world-book-day-costumes-seen-far-12352707/

The best World Book Day costumes we've seen so far We want World Book Day for adults.

Linguarama Roma will remain open, so at least your Language training can go ahead as planned.
If you are smart working or are unable to come into the school we can offer you online lessons instead. Contact us for more details: [email protected] or 0685355707
Meanwhile:
1) No kissing your English trainers 😉
2) We can guarantee our trainers all have clean hands 🤚🧼🖐

Italy to close all schools and universities as coronavirus spreads Italy has announced the closure off all schools and universities due to the spread of coronavirus, as the death toll across the country rose to 79. More follows…

Two word love stories.
Have a favourite?

With voice-activated apps, computer assisted tools and even translation earpieces, do we still need to learn languages?

Can computer translators ever beat speaking a foreign tongue? Developers say you can now converse effortlessly using translation tech, but others are not so sure.

Do you work in the UK or with the British?
Here are some helpful translations. 😀
So true! I've just used number 9!!