Hello there, from our separate houses to yours! This week we are talking about the essential fact of staying home and social distancing while the pandemic rages on. We’ll not only talk about why that’s so important, but also some ways to make the most of your time at home. Had a fun trip planned that you had to cancel? Maybe you could take a virtual tour. Or maybe you’ve always wanted to visit some of the world’s most fantastic museums, galleries, aquariums, etc. Now many of these top tier organizations have granted free access to their treasure troves, that you can enjoy from your couch (most likely in the same pajamas you’ve been wearing for the past week…but not speaking from experience here…).

For Language News, we take a look at the grammatical use of the word “like.” Like, I bet you never like thought about the fact that this word has like real ways it can be used. Read more about it here.

Now, for some great resources:

New York Times writer Reif Larsen’s advice on “traveling” with Google Street View
More things to do from USA Today
Billboard’s list of free livestreams and concerts
Choirs and orchestras giving free concerts
More of the arts
Cirque du Soleil live streams

Museums and Galleries:

The Louvre, Paris
Musée d’Orsay, Paris
The British Museum, London
Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
Van Gogh Museum, Amsterdam
Uffizi Gallery, Florence
MASP (Museu de Arte de São Paulo)
MoMA (Museum of Modern Art), New York City
Smithsonian Museum of Natural History, Washington, D.C.
National Museum of Anthropology, Mexico City
National Palace Museum, Taipei City
Prado Museum, Madrid
Picasso Museum, Barcelona
The Vatican, Vatican City

We know this is a trying time for everyone, so try to make the most of your time if you find yourself with extra of it. Stay safe, pay attention to guidelines, and we’ll see you virtually very soon!

Thanks for listening, everyone. If you haven’t, make sure to send us your Lost in Translation in our contact section. Until next week!

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