Living room
A living room is for relaxing. You can sit on a soft couch. You can talk with your friends. It is a cozy place to be. Do you like to rest in your living room?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLanguage & Culture articles — Page 32
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L. L. Zamenhof
A man made a new way to talk. It is called Esperanto. He wanted people to be kind. This language helps people be friends. It is a way to join us all. Do you want to learn it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLoanword
Some words come from other places. We call these loanwords. People borrow them to talk about food. You might say "pizza" or "pasta." It helps us share new things. Do you know any words from far away?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLogogram
Some signs mean whole words. They are not just sounds. One sign can mean a thing. A sun disk is one sign. This helps us read. It is like a picture. Do you like drawing words?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLolita fashion
This is a cute way to dress. It comes from Japan. People wear big, puffy skirts. They also wear pretty bows. It feels like a fantasy. Do you like cute clothes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLollipop
A lollipop is a sweet treat. It is hard candy on a stick. You can lick or suck it. They come in many colors and tastes. They are fun to eat! Do you have a favorite flavor?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLong hair
Some people have very long hair. It can reach your waist or hips. Long hair can look very pretty. It can also keep your head cool. People have loved long hair for a long time. Do you like long hair?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLouis Hjelmslev
Louis was a man who loved words. He studied how we talk. He wanted to know how language works. This helps us learn more about people. It is very cool. Do you like to talk?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLow German
Low German is a way to talk. People speak it in many places. It is spoken in parts of Europe. It is also spoken far away. It helps people share their stories. Do you know many ways to talk?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLuba-Katanga language
Many people speak Luba-Katanga. It is in a place called Africa. People use it to talk to friends. It has many sounds. It helps people share stories. It is a special way to talk. Do you like to tell stories?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLucien Carr
Lucien Carr was a smart man. He lived in a big city. He helped many writers meet. He was like glue for them. He had a hard time with a friend. It was a sad time. Do you like to meet new friends?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLucy, Lady Duff-Gordon
Lucy made beautiful clothes. She made soft, pretty dresses. Her shops were in many cities. She helped people look their best. She even held big shows for her clothes. Do you like pretty clothes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLuganda
Luganda is a way to talk. Many people in Uganda use it. It is used for trade. It helps people work together. It is a very special way to speak. Do you want to learn it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLunar New Year
Many people celebrate a new year. They look at the moon. They celebrate with family. It is a happy time. It is a big party. Do you like new years?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLupin bean
Lupin beans are small yellow seeds. People eat them as a snack. They have been around a long time. Some people eat them in Egypt. They can be sweet or bitter. You can pop them in your mouth. Do you like yellow snacks?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLuxembourgish
Luxembourgish is a way to talk. Many people use it in a place called Luxembourg. It is their special language. It helps people feel proud. It is fun to learn! Can you say hello in a new way?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleLyle Campbell
Lyle Campbell studies how people talk. He looks at many ways to talk. He helps save old ways of talking. This work is very good. It helps us learn. Do you like to learn new words?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMacaroni
Macaroni is a type of pasta. It looks like small tubes. Some are even curved. It is made from wheat. Many people love to eat it with cheese. Do you like pasta too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMacaroni and cheese
Macaroni and cheese is a warm meal. It has pasta and cheese sauce. Some people bake it in a dish. It is a yummy comfort food. We love to eat it! Do you like cheese too?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMacedonian language
Many people speak Macedonian. It is a way to talk. It helps people share stories. It is a special part of their home. We can learn new ways to talk. Do you like to learn new words?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMace (unit)
A mace is a way to weigh things. It was used in China a long time ago. People used it for gold and silver. It also helped people use money. It is a small weight. Can you imagine weighing silver?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMackerel as food
Mackerel is a tasty fish. People eat it all over the world. It can be in a tin. It can be salted too. This fish helps us stay strong. Do you like to eat fish?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMadeleine Vionnet
Madeleine made beautiful clothes. She lived in France. Her dresses were soft and moved with people. They helped women feel good. She was a great artist. Do you like pretty dresses?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMadurese language
Madurese is a way to talk. It is spoken on Madura Island. Many people use it to share stories. It helps people show respect. You can use special words for elders. Do you want to learn new words?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMaghrebi Arabic
Many people speak a way of talking called Darija. It is used in many North African lands. It sounds like Arabic. People use it to talk every day. It helps friends feel close. Do you like to learn new ways to talk?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMain course
A main course is a big meal. It is the star of your food. Many people eat it at dinner. It can be a special dish. It makes a meal feel full. Do you have a favorite food?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMaithili language
Maithili is a way to talk. Many people speak it in India and Nepal. It has many songs. People love to sing them. It is a special way to share stories. Do you know many ways to talk?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMakeup brush
A makeup brush is a tool. It has soft hair on the end. Some brushes are big and some are small. You use them to paint your face. They help colors look smooth. They are fun to use! Do you like to use brushes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMale cosmetics
Men use things to look good. They use creams for their skin. Some men paint their faces for shows. This can be fun to see. It helps them play a part. Do you like to use cream?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMaltese language
Maltese is a way of talking. It is spoken in Malta. Many words come from long ago. It also uses words from other places. This language is special to its people. Can you say hello in Maltese?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleManhattan (cocktail)
A Manhattan is a mixed drink. It uses whiskey and sweet juice. It can have a red cherry on top. People make it with ice. It is a famous drink from New York. Do you like red cherries?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMannequin
A mannequin is a life-sized doll. It can stand in a shop window. It helps show how clothes look. People use them to make art too. They are very helpful tools. Do you see them when you go shopping?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleManure
Animals leave waste behind. Farmers use this on dirt. It helps plants grow big. It gives food to the soil. This helps us grow food. Can you see the plants?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMāori language
Māori is a way to talk. It is from New Zealand. People use it in songs and dances. It is a special treasure. We can see it on signs. Do you want to learn it?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMaple syrup
Maple syrup is a sweet treat. It comes from trees. People collect sap from the tree trunks. They boil it to make it thick. It tastes very good on pancakes. Do you like sweet syrup?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMapuche
The Mapuche are people of the land. They live in South America. They make beautiful cloth and silver. Families work together on farms. This is their home. Do you like to help your family?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMapudungun
People use a special way to talk. It is called the speech of the land. Many people in Chile speak it. It helps them share their stories. This way of talking is very special. Do you like to learn new words?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMarc Jacobs
Marc Jacobs makes clothes. He is a famous designer. He makes many pretty things. He loves to show his art to the world. His work helps people feel special. Do you like to pick out fun clothes?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMarc Okrand
Marc Okrand makes new ways to talk. He made the Klingon words for movies. He also helps people who cannot hear. He works with many kinds of words. It is a fun job. Do you like new words?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMarco Pierre White
Marco is a famous cook. He makes yummy food. He won many big awards. He taught many other cooks. He loves to work in a kitchen. Do you like to cook?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMardi Gras
Mardi Gras is a big party. People eat rich foods. They wear bright colors. They see big parades. It is a time for joy. Do you like parties?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMarianne Mithun
Some people study how we talk. This woman studies many ways to talk. She learns from many groups of people. Her work helps us keep these ways alive. It is very good work. Do you like to learn new words?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMariculture
People grow food in the sea. They use big nets in the water. They also grow plants like seaweed. This helps us have food to eat. It is a busy way to farm. Do you like eating fish?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMarie-Antoine Carême
Antonin Carême was a great cook. He made food look like art. He built tall towers out of sugar. These looked like old buildings. He cooked for kings and queens. His sweet treats were very special. Do you like sweet…
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMarine shrimp farming
People farm shrimp in big ponds. They do this near the sea. It helps us have more food to eat. Many families do this work. It is a big job. Do you like to eat shrimp?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMarmalade
Marmalade is a sweet fruit spread. It is made with fruit juice and peel. It tastes sweet and tangy. People like to eat it on toast. It is a tasty breakfast food. Do you like sweet treats?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMaroon
Maroon is a dark red color. It looks like a brown chestnut. Many monks wear robes this color. Some flags use it too. It is a very pretty shade. Do you like this color? Can you find it in your house?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the articleMarsala wine
This is a special drink. It comes from a place in Italy. Some is sweet and some is dry. It can be gold or red. People use it to make food tasty. Do you like sweet things?
Early Reader · Change the reading level on the article