An American who worked as an au pair in Italy found that children there didn’t seem to react so positively to fun sayings like, “No way, Jose” or “Ready, Freddie?” Yet some research suggests we’re primed to love rhyme. This is part of a complete...
A Northern California caller discovers that in Britain, an invitation to share a joint doesn’t mean what it does back home. This is part of a complete episode. Transcript of “Sharing a Joint in Great Britain” Hi, you have A Way with Words. Hi, this...
nanny visa n.— «The J-1 visa covers a range of temporary jobs in the U.S. including the “Au pair” category commonly known as the “nanny visa.” A “nanny visa” allows a young person to live with a host family and be paid a small wage to provide child...
au pair unit n.— «In Colleyville, owners can buy a small, adjacent room, often called a “mother-in-law unit” or “au pair unit.” Some town houses in Bedford and North Richland Hills have front porches.» —“Some accept town houses, others not so...
mother-in-law unit n.— «In Colleyville, owners can buy a small, adjacent room, often called a “mother-in-law unit” or “au pair unit.” Some town houses in Bedford and North Richland Hills have front porches.» —“Some accept town houses, others not so...