Emily Taylor, Author at The Pimsleur Language Blog https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/author/emily-taylor/ Learning another language doesn't have to be hard. Fri, 21 Nov 2025 18:06:08 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8 Travel Iceland’s Ring Road – The Ultimate Driving Adventure https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/travel-iceland-ring-road/ Mon, 11 Oct 2021 15:51:01 +0000 https://blog.pimsleur.com/?p=27347 A Tour of Iceland’s Ring Road or Hringvegur and an Introduction to Icelandic Language Are you an itinerary traveler? Like to have things ironed out in advance before you hit the road? Well, Iceland might not be for you. This rumbling island nation, perched on top of volcanic mountains in the North Atlantic just below Read More >>

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]]> What Is Friluftsliv? The Norwegian Philosophy of Embracing the Outdoors https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/friluftsliv-norwegian-outdoor-life/ Thu, 05 Nov 2020 15:12:21 +0000 https://blog.pimsleur.com/?p=20910 Forget Hygge, It’s Time to Embrace the Scandinavian Concept of Friluftsliv This morning I woke up to a familiar sound, or better said, a familiar silence; the silence of snow.  That beautiful clean blanket which wraps the landscape up in quiet repose. Still drowsy from sleep, I pulled back the curtain over my bedroom window Read More >>

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]]> What Part of No Don’t You Understand? Origins of the Word “No” https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/origins-of-the-word-no/ Mon, 14 Sep 2020 15:27:33 +0000 https://blog.pimsleur.com/?p=19227 The Etymology & Origins of the Word “No” Around the World Every language has a word for it. Some have many. Let’s explore the origins and meaning of no. In English, the word no dates back to Middle English and means “not in any degree, not at all, not ever.” Though it’s a short word with only two Read More >>

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]]> Words for Father Around the World https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/words-for-father-around-the-world/ Wed, 17 Jun 2020 17:08:09 +0000 https://blog.pimsleur.com/?p=16400 How to Say Dad in Different Languages Father’s Day is approaching, so this week on Word Nerd I thought it would be fun to explore the various words for father in languages from around the world. Origins of the Words for Father in English In English, we have several words for referring to our dads. Read More >>

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]]> How to Say Grandmother in Different Languages https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/grandmother-in-different-languages/ https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/grandmother-in-different-languages/#comments Tue, 26 May 2020 13:55:37 +0000 https://blog.pimsleur.com/?p=15916 What is Your Word for Grandmother? In honor of my grandmother, who passed away at the amazing age of 100, I wanted to share some of the words for grandmother in various languages from around the world. Some will be familiar and some strange.  Some are quite formal, and some sound as sweet and warm Read More >>

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]]> https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/grandmother-in-different-languages/feed/ 3 Working From Home? The Struggle is Real – Advice From Our Remote Writers https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/working-from-home-advice-tips/ Fri, 17 Apr 2020 16:54:57 +0000 https://blog.pimsleur.com/?p=15049 WFH Can Be a Challenge – Here are Some Practical Tips to Save Your Sanity Working from home has suddenly become a reality for many of us and it can feel like quite an adjustment.  As a freelance writer, I’m used to working remotely, I even wrote a part of a Pimsleur Language course while Read More >>

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]]> Word Nerd: Uplifting Words to Weather Stressful Times https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/uplifting-words-for-stressful-times/ https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/uplifting-words-for-stressful-times/#comments Fri, 10 Apr 2020 22:09:54 +0000 https://blog.pimsleur.com/?p=14931 Origins of the Words of Encouragement and Strength We Need Right Now This time on Word Nerd I want to focus on some encouraging words that have been helping me weather this strange time so many of us are sharing. Again, you’ll see me mentioning Proto Indo European or (PIE), which is a theoretical language that was created using Read More >>

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]]> https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/uplifting-words-for-stressful-times/feed/ 3 The Irish Language – The History and Quirks of Gaeilge https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/learn-irish-listen-gaeilge/ Thu, 05 Mar 2020 18:00:00 +0000 https://blog.pimsleur.com/?p=14254 Learn & Listen to the Irish Language (Gaeilge) Well, it’s March, and you know what that means!  Break out your “Kiss Me, I’m Irish” t-shirts and throw some corned beef & cabbage on the stove because it’s time for St. Patrick’s Day!  Though many of you might toast your mates with sláinte and céad míle Read More >>

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]]> Chinese Lunar New Year Vocabulary and Phrases Explained – Word Nerd https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/chinese-lunar-new-year-vocabulary/ Thu, 23 Jan 2020 19:51:32 +0000 https://blog.pimsleur.com/?p=13480 Top Mandarin Chinese Lunar New Year (Spring Festival) Greetings and Expressions Welcome to the Pimsleur Word Nerd Blog Series!  In each Word Nerd post, I’ll share interesting insights into the origins and etymology of words in various languages, and other fun tidbits related to words and language.  In this first post, I’ll dive into some Read More >>

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]]> Celebrate Your Family Heritage https://www.pimsleur.com/blog/celebrate-your-family-heritage/ Wed, 18 Dec 2019 22:01:14 +0000 https://blog.pimsleur.com/?p=12828 Finding Your Place – Learn About Your Family History with DNA Research and Ancestry Websites Last year I wrote about traveling to Norway as part of a trip through Scandinavia, Europe, and the UK to explore the homelands of my ancestors. Genealogy is becoming more accessible through DNA databases and ancestry websites, and inspiring people Read More >>

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