LANGUAGE CORNER

Unheard Word - Tango Vocabulaire 

The Japanese word of the fortnight is うそ (u-so) which means "lie" in the literal sense but can be used in the context of an exclamation of disbelief. For example, one student says "I failed my test even though I got 100% on the practice one"  Someone replies with "うそ！How!"

The word ‘Chiller’ in French, coming from the English verb ‘to chill’ is used mostly by French speaking teenagers and young people. It was introduced in the famous French dictionary Le Petit Robert in 2023! It means to chill, to have a rest or to calm down. 

Japanese Calendar 

Sumo Tournament Tokyo (May 14 - 28)

Sumo (相撲, sumō) is a Japanese-style of wrestling and Japan's national sport. It originated in ancient times as a performance to entertain the Shinto deities. Many rituals with religious background, such as the symbolic purification of the ring with salt, are still followed today. In line with tradition, only men practice the sport professionally in Japan. 

The rules are simple: the wrestler who first exits the ring or touches the ground with any part of his body besides the soles of his feet loses.  

French Calendar

May 16-27th – The Cannes Film Festival  - stars from across the world flock to Cannes on the French Riviera each year to celebrate cinematic greats in style.

May 25-28th - Le grand prix, Monaco – One of the most prestigious car races in the world, the Grand Prix attracts thousands of visitors from across the world each year.

May 22th to June 11th -  Roland Garros – Tennis fans can enjoy the Roland Garros tournament, France’s answer to the Australian Open.