While Christmas Eve and Day get most of the attention, December 22nd and 23rd — the quiet nights before — holds its own magic across the globe. This date is a fascinating window into the diverse cultural and linguistic traditions that build anticipation for the holiday. Let’s explore how different cultures spend this day, and pick up some unique vocabulary along the way!
Autors: Baltic Media valodu kursi
No apņemšanās līdz plūstošai sarunai: kā 2026. gadā beidzot iemācīties jaunu valodu
Būsim atklāti - Jaunā gada apņemšanās mācīties jaunu valodu visbiežāk paliek tikai uz papīra. Bet ko tad, ja šogad tā beidzot kļūtu par realitāti? Iedomājies sevi brīvi sarunājoties zviedru fika's laikā vai stāstot norvēģu nisse pasakas ģimenē. Mēs, valodu eksperti, dalāmies ar 7 pārbaudītiem soļiem, lai Tava apņemšanās mācīties zviedru, norvēģu, dāņu vai somu valodu nestu augļus. Sāc jau tagad!
Norwegian Nisser Tales: Learn Bokmål Fairy Phrases from Santa’s Elves
Step into Norway's enchanting nisse world this God Jul og Godt Nytt År ("Merry Christmas and Happy New Year")! These mischievous gnomes—red-capped farm elves—sneak porridge on Christmas Eve, much like Sweden's tomte or Denmark's nisse. Norwegian Bokmål phrases from their tales build fluency through fun folklore.
God Jul Greetings: Master Swedish Christmas Phrases for Cozy Fika Chats
Embrace Swedish winter magic this God Jul (Happy Christmas)! As snow blankets Stockholm and cinnamon buns scent the air, Swedes gather for fika—that soul-warming coffee break. Mastering key phrases turns holiday cards and toasts into fluency boosters. Compared to Norwegian God Jul or Danish God Jul, Swedish adds a melodic lilt perfect for cozy chats. Let's break it down with pronunciation tips (use our audio guides!).
New Year’s Resolutions Around the World: Vocabulary to Nail Your Goals
Kick off 2026 with a global twist! While you're crafting resolutions like "hit the gym" or "learn a language," cultures worldwide have unique traditions packed with inspiring vocabulary. Mastering these phrases boosts fluency and ties self-improvement to fun cultural rituals. Let's dive in and translate your goals.
Language Learning for Introverts: Ditch the Small Talk, Not the Progress
Does the thought of a crowded language exchange event make you want to hide under the duvet? Does the pressure to make charming, flawless small talk in a new language drain your energy before you even begin?
Tongue Twister Tournament Friday: Can You Handle These Linguistic Knots?
Happy Friday, language lovers! We’re ending the week not with a quiet whisper, but with a spectacular stumble of sounds. Welcome to our first-ever Tongue Twister Tournament Friday!
Did You Know Santa Speaks Finnish? A Nordic Twist to Your Holiday Language Learning
While children around the world write their Christmas lists, the address is always the same: the North Pole. But did you know that, officially, Santa Claus calls Finnish-speaking Finland his home? The enchanting Arctic region of Lapland is his official postal address!
Festive film & music guide: watch & listen your way to fluency
The holidays are almost here, bringing magic, relaxation… and a perfect opportunity to boost your language skills! Forget the textbook for a moment. This season, you can immerse yourself in the sounds and stories of your target language through classic festive films and music. It’s a delightful, effective way to train your ear and learn cultural nuances.
Jauns gads, jaunas valodas: kuru valodu apgūt 2026. gadā?
Kāds ir tavs ierastais Jaungada rituāls? Daudzi no mums, atvadoties no aizejošā gada, apdomā dažādas… hm… “optimistiskas” apņemšanās. “No pirmā janvāra katru dienu sportošu!” vai “Pārtikšu tikai no zaļajiem dārzeņiem!”. Godīgi? Lielākā daļa šo apņēmumu izgaisuši jau līdz februāra sākumam. Bet šogad iesakām nospraust mērķi, kas nesīs izaugsmi, būs pilns piedzīvojumu un varbūt pat jaunu draudzību: apgūt jaunu valodu!
Bad Words You Should Know (For Your Own Safety): Linguistic Self-Defense 101
Let's be honest: the most thrilling part of learning a new language isn't ordering a coffee or asking for directions. It’s the secret, slightly forbidden world of those words. The ones your tutor might skip over.
Which language should you learn based on your favorite pizza topping?
Forget complex personality tests and in-depth career assessments. Sometimes, the deepest truths about ourselves are revealed in the simplest choices. Like what we order on a Friday night. That’s right—we believe your go-to pizza topping is a direct window into your soul… and the perfect language for you to learn.
If languages were dating profiles: find your perfect linguistic match
Ever swiped through a dating app and thought, "Hmm, this person sounds like a vibe, but what if they were a language?" No? Just us? Well, buckle up, because we’re about to play matchmaker for your brain. Choosing a language to learn is a lot like finding a partner—it requires commitment, patience, and a good sense of whether they’ll argue with you over grammar or bring you croissants.
December around the world: a month of many names
Whether it’s called the “tenth month” by ancient Roman habit, the “Yule Month” in the Nordic dark, or described by the frosty earth in Eastern Europe, December’s many names all point to a universal human experience: marking the end of a journey around the sun and the hopeful anticipation of a new beginning.
Noguris no zeķēm? Ziemassvētkos dāvini valodu kursus!
Ziemassvētki simbolizē jaunu sākumu un pārmaiņas. Kad tad vēl ir labāks laiks, lai mestos jaunā izaicinājumā? Dāvinot valodu kursus, jūs ne tikai sniedzat iespēju apgūt jaunas prasmes, bet arī parādāt, ka ticat tuvā cilvēka potenciālam un vēlaties atbalstīt viņa pilnveidi.
Jau ilgi meklē darbu, bet nekā? Palīdzēs valodas zināšanas!
IT nozarē angļu valoda ir absolūti obligāta, taču arvien pieprasītāki kļūst speciālisti, kuri prot arī vācu vai ķīniešu valodu. Vācija un Ķīna ir milzīgi tehnoloģiju centri. Zināšanas šajās valodās ļauj strādāt ar klientiem daudz tiešāk, piedalīties starptautiskos projektos vai pārcelties uz ārzemēm, kur algas ir tādā līmenī, kas ievērojami pārsniedz vidējo.
