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Why foreign language & culture calendars calendars? Calendars are a great gift that can be used throughout the year. Various kinds of calendars might be of interest to those with a love of foreign languages and cultures. Daily calendars that teach a new word or phrase each day and which often contain useful cultural information are especially appropriate for beginning language learners. Monthly wall calendars or engagement calendars with scenes of a particular country are a great way to enjoy and appreciate the sights and traditions of other cultures throughout the year.
SOME SUGGESTED GIFTS:
Daily Phrases & Culture 2008 Day to Day Calendar for Chinese, French, German, Italian, Spanish. These calendars feature not only language phrases but interesting tidbits of cultural trivia for every day of the year.
Latin 2008. A diverse 365-day collection of Latin terms.
Calendars about the English language
These calendars are as interesting for native speakers as they are for language learners trying to master the finer points of English language proficiency.
The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language: 2008 Word-a-Day Calendar. This calendar will please both native speakers and English learners. Each day offers a useful new word along with its definition and many also include the word's etymology, regional usage notes, and synonyms. Each Sunday features a multiple choice word quiz.
365 Days 2008 Country Calendars each 28-page monthly calendar features a particular country in 100s of full-color photographs that capture not only favorite places but also the diverse culture and spirit of each country: China, France, Great Britain, Ireland, Italy, Spain.
365 New Words a Year: 2008 Another calendar for word lovers. Each entry includes a definition, pronunciation information, an example of usage, and notes on the word origin and history.
Common Errors in English Usage. Daily calendar based on the book by the same name. Something new to learn every day of the year.
Word Origin Calendar 2008. Daily calendar that explains the origins of numerous words, clichés, expressions and brand names that have found their way into the English language.
Anguished English 2008 Calendar: Bloopers And Blunders, Fluffs and Flubs, Goofs and Gaffes. Daily calendar about the witty (mis)usages of the English language
2008 National Geographic Places Wall Calendars, each featuring the striking color photographs from places around the world, for which National Geographic is known: Canada, China, England, France, Hawaii, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Scotland, Spain.
More 2007 Places Wall Calendars A variety of calendars are available for each listed continent, country, region, or city:
AFRICA: Africa, Egypt.
ASIA: China, Japan, Thailand, Tibet.
EUROPE: England, Europe, France, Germany, Greece, Holland, Ireland, London, Paris, Provence, Scotland, Spain, Switzerland, Tuscany.
LATIN & SOUTH AMERICA: Brazil, Caribbean, Costa Rica.
NORTH AMERICA: Alaska, America, Boston, California, Canada, Chicago, Cuba, Los Angeles, Mexico, Montréal, New England, New Orleans, New York, Quebec, San Francisco.
OTHER: Arctic, Antarctica, Australia, New Zealand, World cultures calendars, Other travel calendars.
Unique travel calendars
1000 Places to See Before You Die 2008. This page-a-day calendar takes would-be vacationers to worthy sites around the globe that are often off the beaten tourist track. Organized geographically, each page is devoted to a single location and indicates not only where the spot is but also includes information on when to go, and what to do when you get there. From beaches to castles, from inns to museums and scenic drives, this calendar book is a perfect resource for the adventurous and passionate world traveler.
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