Language Gaps

Have a look at the following links (thank you Juan):

http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/20-awesomely-untranslatable-words-from-around-the-world/
http://matadornetwork.com/abroad/20-more-awesomely-untranslatable-words-from-around-the-world/

Can you think of any English term that has no equivalent in Spanish, or that in order to be translated a long explanation is required?

Ding Dong Merrily on High

Christmas seems to be a recurring theme in films. My favourite Christmas film of all times is rerun almost every year, but I never tire of watching it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LJfZaT8ncYk


What’s your favourite Christmas film or scene?

And Charlie, don’t forget about what happened to the man who suddenly got everything he wanted.

I have always enjoyed reading children’s literature. I love the stories, and I admire adults who write for children and are able to look at life from a child’s perspective.

Here are some examples of books for children in English:

http://www.gutenberg.org/files/14838/14838-h/14838-h.htm (Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JggkF7jsi78&feature=related (Mr. Men by Roger Hargreaves)

http://www.kids4classics.com/l_frank_baum/The_Wonderful_Wizard_of_Oz.php?chapter=1 (The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum)

http://www.planetebook.com/ebooks/Treasure-Island-2.pdf (Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson)

What children’s story do you find special?