{"id":2825,"date":"2014-12-03T07:58:27","date_gmt":"2014-12-03T12:58:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/?p=2825"},"modified":"2020-10-02T13:04:58","modified_gmt":"2020-10-02T17:04:58","slug":"10-holiday-gifts-for-the-foreign-language-lover-in-your-life","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.transparent.com\/language-news\/2014\/12\/03\/10-holiday-gifts-for-the-foreign-language-lover-in-your-life\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Holiday Gifts for the Foreign Language Lover in Your Life"},"content":{"rendered":"

Tis the season for gift-giving, but what do you get for the language lover in your life? Whether you\u2019re the type who spends weeks meticulously planning the perfect gift, or the type who fights for a parking spot at the mall on Christmas Eve at the last minute, it\u2019s all about finding the right gift. If you\u2019re looking for something whimsical, thought-provoking, or just plain useful for the linguaphile in your life, this last has you covered! <\/strong><\/p>\n

1.\u00a0Itchy Feet Comic Book\"itchy<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Think languages are boring? The language lover in your life sure doesn\u2019t, and after flipping through this hilarious compilation of comics from cartoonist Itchy Feet, you won\u2019t either! Spread the laughs with two volumes of language and travel cartoons<\/a>\u2014both available in print, for Kindle, or for iPad!<\/p>\n

2.\u00a0Scratch-Off World Map<\/strong><\/p>\n

Most language lovers we know are also travel buffs. Give the multilingual vagabond in your life a way to record their travels with this fun scratch-off world map<\/a>. It\u2019s like buying someone scratch card lottery tickets, except with this gift you can\u2019t lose!<\/p>\n

3.\u00a0Kashida Arabic Decor<\/strong><\/p>\n

If the language lover in your life has an affinity for Arabic, and for home d\u00e9cor, you can\u2019t do any better than Kashida Design<\/a> furniture and accessories. From candleholders like the one above to coasters to couches, all formed from Arabic calligraphy, their selection is really incredible.<\/p>\n

4.\u00a0Scrabble \u2122<\/strong><\/p>\n

Scrabble\u2122 is every language buff\u2019s favorite game, and for good reason, it\u2019s all about showing off your vocabulary! But has your loved one played it in their second language? A quick Google search for \u201cScrabble [language] version\u201d should help you find foreign language versions of this classic game, like this Spanish version<\/a> available on Amazon.<\/p>\n

5.\u00a0City Skyline Wall Decals<\/strong><\/p>\n

What could be more motivating while sitting on the couch studying conjugation tables than looking up at the skyline of your favorite foreign city? Bring a bit of the world in to your home with city skyline decals. There are tons to choose from on Etsy, from Paris<\/a> to Moscow<\/a>, all at reasonable prices.<\/p>\n

6.\u00a0Magnetic Poetry Kit<\/strong><\/p>\n

Who doesn\u2019t love stringing together nonsensical sentences with those mini fridge magnet words? To the language learner in your life, the only thing better would be magnets in another language! Again, a quick Google search will do the trick, like this German Magnet Poetry Kit<\/a>.<\/p>\n

7.\u00a0International Cookbook<\/strong><\/p>\n

We\u2019ve come up with gifts for language lovers who also enjoy home d\u00e9cor and games, but what about the foodies among us? Languages and food are two of our favorite things here at Transparent Language, because even if you can\u2019t get abroad, you can at least bring the flavors of the world into your own kitchen. Gift your loved one an international cookbook, like Around the World in 450 Recipes<\/a>. You can really outdo yourself by cooking them dinner first using a recipe from the book!<\/p>\n

8.\u00a0The Linguists Documentary<\/strong><\/p>\n

Did you know that one language disappears approximately every two weeks? If you have a language lover in your life, he or she will probably want to know more about that figure! Lucky for you, David Harrison and Gregory Anderson produced an award-winning documentary on the subject called The Linguists<\/a>. The film chronicles the pair as they travel from Siberia to India to Bolivia in search of dying languages. Not sure? Watch the trailer<\/a> and give it a chance!<\/p>\n

9.\u00a0A Subscription to Transparent Language Online<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"TLO<\/a>If the language lover in your life is starting to learn a new language (New Year\u2019s Resolutions, anyone?), a subscription to Transparent Language Online<\/a> is the perfect fit. Available in 90+ languages in 1-month, 6-month, or 12-month subscriptions, it has something for everyone and can fit any budget. The program includes hundreds of vocabulary lists, a grammar reference, and a suite of learning activities that build listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills!<\/p>\n

Not sure? You can try it out yourself for free in our 7-day trial<\/a>. Best of all, you don\u2019t have to brave the snowy roads and crowded malls\u2014you can order online!<\/p>\n

10.\u00a0Transparent Connect Live Instruction and Tutoring<\/strong><\/p>\n

Want to kick it up a notch? We offer live online instruction in more than a dozen languages through our Transparent Connect<\/a> service. You can choose from private tutoring sessions or small group classes, both of which come with free access to Transparent Language Online. Not sure what to expect? We hold open houses<\/a> every week so you can speak with an instructor.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"\"\"

Tis the season for gift-giving, but what do you get for the language lover in your life? Whether you\u2019re the type who spends weeks meticulously planning the perfect gift, or the type who fights for a parking spot at the mall on Christmas Eve at the last minute, it\u2019s all about finding the right gift…<\/p>\n

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