The Mango Blog

We all have that person on our list that is impossible to shop for — a festive mug or a pair of brand new socks just won’t cut it. Whether it’s your trilingual cousin or your globe-trotting college roommate, there are certain..

Let’s face it, times are tough right now. For those lucky enough to be safe, healthy, and working from home, the newly acquired job flexibility probably doesn’t taste as sweet as it did a few months ago when ‘work from home’..

Do we even need to explain the undeniable link between music and culture? From the familiar sounds of our past, to catching a glimpse of someone else’s history through heritage dance — music speaks to something more than just the..

Check out Mango’s year in review for a look back on what brought us all together in 2018.

Across continents and cultures one thing is pretty clear — humans love to throw food at each other. Discover some of the biggest food fights from around the world, starting with La Tomatina.

Chinese New Year starts tomorrow, February 16, 2018! After a spirited Year of the Rooster in 2017, the steadfast nature of the Year of the Dog promises peace and a welcome sense of harmony, according to this year’s corresponding..

Hey single ladies (and gents!), you know how this one goes — if you liked it then you should’ve put a ring on it. Beyonce said it best, and now the people of China are cashing in on the sweet freedom of the single life. In China..

Did you know that Han Chinese (Mandarin) is the most widely spoken language in the world? The need to learn Chinese Mandarin has certainly increased over the last two decades as China's booming population and increasing wealth..

From September 15th to October 15th, organizations around the U.S. will celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month by honoring the many contributions that Hispanic Americans have made to our society.

Don't worry — you've still got time to make some progress on those New Year's resolutions. According to the Chinese New Year which is based on the lunar calendar, 2018 doesn't start until February 16th next year. 

Adjusting to a new home country can often be an uphill battle for recent assignees. Unfortunately, just as assignees begin to overcome cultural barriers and finally learn the difference between filmjolk, skyr and qvark (why don’t..

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! With the holiday season underway, many Americans are frantically shopping for holiday gifts and decking the halls with lights, stars and decorations. For assignees abroad, this holiday..

One of Mango Languages' grove trotters, Amanda, is learning Icelandic. Hear from her directly!

I know, it probably sounds unreasonable or unnecessary, but I have a legitimate reason for doing so. And no, my rationale is not to..