Alice Austin - Babbel Magazine
Articles by Alice
Beirut: A Trilingual City Of Beautiful Contradictions
Talking about the language of Beirut is a tricky thing — not only because there are actually three of them, but because they’re intimately tied to the city’s diverging cultures.
The Highs And Lows Of Teaching English In The Middle East
What’s it like teaching English to children in the United Arab Emirates? I spoke to several teachers to find out about their lives and how teaching here compares to teaching back home.
Learning For Love: How One Man Learned Spanish For His Son’s Wedding
How did one Brit learn Spanish for his son’s wedding to a Spanish woman? With a lot of love, and a little help from Babbel.
From Coast To Culture To Communism: Why You Should Visit Albania
Looking to visit a beautiful mediterranean country for a fraction of the price of Italy or Greece? Consider Albania, the up-and-coming destination of the Balkans.
Republic Of North Macedonia: A Cultural Paradise You Need To Visit In 2019
Thinking about traveling to Macedonia this summer? Here’s why you should take the plunge on visiting this hidden Balkan jewel.
Love, Culture And Other Languages: Differences In Romance Across Europe
In case you hadn’t noticed, Valentine’s Day is here. To celebrate the quirks and joys of pan-European dating, here’s an investigative deep dive into the cultural differences in love and relationships across the continent.
7 Phrases You’ll Only Hear In The UK (And How To Use Them Like A Boss)
British and UK phrases can be elusive — even to other native English speakers. Here are some of the most popular and their translations.
5 British Christmas Traditions That Other Countries Find Really Confusing
Every country has strange customs — the UK just happens to pack most of them in around Christmas time. Here are the strangest traditions of the lot.
5 Ways To Experience Bonfire Night In London
What is Bonfire Night — also known as Guy Fawkes Night — and why do Brits celebrate it? Who is Guy Fawkes, anyway?
