Travel Lingo: Vocabulary to Use on Vacation
Whether you’re road tripping across the United States or flying to your favorite metropolitan destination, knowing useful travel lingo is sure to make your journey all the more enjoyable! Below you will discover helpful idioms and vocabulary that may arise when navigating transportation, planning your itinerary, and communicating with your fellow travelers. Bon voyage!
In Celebration of Black History Month: 10 Influential African Americans
February is Black History Month in the United States. It’s a time for remembrance and reflection, as the country is reminded of the discrimination African Americans had to endure as they struggled against the remnants of slavery and segregation.
America House Staff Recommends: 11 Romantic Movies for Valentine's Day
That's right, it's that time of the year. Time for light-hearted romantic comedies or heartbreaking dramas. It doesn’t matter whether you celebrate Valentine’s Day or not, long winter nights are perfect for watching heartfelt movies.
Greetings, Oh My!
When meeting people for the first time, or when catching up with old acquaintances, we usually use certain greetings. These introductory phrases (or actions) can help set the mood and establish friendliness.
Spotlight Artist: Kehinde Wiley
Having already painted American icons from rapper Notorious B.I.G. to the King of Pop over the course of his career, New York-based artist Kehinde Wiley will now be painting the most recent president of the United States - Barack Obama.
Top 5 American Food Magazines
Whether you’re a foodie at heart or are simply looking for some new recipes to try, you’ll be sure to find a magazine you love in our list of top 5 American food magazines! Below you will discover a range of publications, both niche and widely read, which produce a wide range of articles on everything from party-throwing tips to the relationship between food and the economy!
Gingerbread House From Scratch
So... what are you planing for this holiday season? Why not to make a gingerbread house. This is fun project to do with your family, plus, it is so yummy! This is not an assumption, this is reality. We've made one at America House and had lots of fun.
American New Year’s Eve Traditions
Check out some of the popular traditions you might come across with American New Year’s Eve celebrations!
Top 12 American Christmas Movies
The winter holiday season is the perfect time of year to gather with family and friends, drink hot cocoa, and sit by the fire while watching a classic Christmas movie.