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Moving from Multilingual to Plurilingual

  According to the Common European Framework of References for Languages (CEFR), languages and cultures as somewhat two separate entities, and that cultures and languages co-exist among societies and individuals under the meanings entailed by multilingualism. On the contrary, plurilingualism and pluriculturalism are seen as closely linked, with the idea of plurilingualism striving to capture the holistic nature of language users and the ability for them to also display the depth of their cultural knowledge. https://imlanguages.com/blog/beyond-being-multilingual-unlocking-new-opportunities-through-developing-plurilingual-competence/

Listen to songs in that language

  To further challenge yourself, you can start listening to songs in the language you are studying. With the advancement of technology, you can do this easily at the palm of your hands. Listening to songs is always fun, regardless of the language used. https://imlanguages.com/blog/the-language-lovers-playbook-habits-for-successful-learning/

Traditional New Year’s Food

  The Japanese eat a selection of dishes during the New Year celebration called osechi-ryōri, typically shortened to osechi. The word osechi originally referred to a season or significant period, and New Year’s Day was one of the five seasonal festivals in the Imperial Court in Kyoto. This custom was introduced from China into Japan. https://imlanguages.com/blog/discovering-new-year-in-japan/

Avoir les yeux plus gros que le ventre

  You’ve probably heard the English equivalent, “His eyes were bigger than his stomach.” Well, the French version is similar, but with a twist. “Avoir les yeux plus gros que le ventre” literally means “having eyes bigger than one’s stomach,” but it describes someone who takes on more responsibilities or tasks than they can handle. So, if your French colleague says, “Je sens que je vais avoir les yeux plus gros que le ventre avec ce nouveau projet,” they’re worried they might have bitten off more than they can chew. https://imlanguages.com/blog/seven-idiomatic-french-expressions/