We also talked about how learning a new language is like riding a roller coaster for all of us. Some of us said it is fun, but hard. 🙈
We translated the English word "roller coaster" in our own languages. We discovered that there were some similarities. In Portuguese, Spanish and French, the literal meaning of "roller coaster" is "Russian Mountains." Do you know why that is?
Fun Fact:
The oldest roller coasters descended from the so-called "Russian Mountains." These were specially constructed hills of ice located especially around Saint Petersburg, Russia. Built in the 17th century, the slides became popular with the Russian upper class. Catherine II of Russia was such a fan of these attractions that she had a few of these slides built on her own property.
What is "roller coaster" in your language? 😝
Fun Fact:
The oldest roller coasters descended from the so-called "Russian Mountains." These were specially constructed hills of ice located especially around Saint Petersburg, Russia. Built in the 17th century, the slides became popular with the Russian upper class. Catherine II of Russia was such a fan of these attractions that she had a few of these slides built on her own property.
What is "roller coaster" in your language? 😝
How is learning a new language like riding a roller coaster for you? 😺
