5 UNIQUE FEATURES OF SINGLISH
Speak to any Singaporean, and you will find a bit overwhelmed by words like “lahs”, “mahs” and “mehs”. Such language is called Singlish, a colloquial form of English that is familiar to Singaporeans everywhere in the world. Its features are unique and highlight Singapore’s multicultural demographic. What is Singlish? Singapore is a cosmopolitan melting pot of races. […]
British English vs. American English: What’s the Difference?
United States of America and Great Britain are two nations divided by the same language, so goes the old saying. Although both countries speak the same tongue, anyone can tell the difference between an American and a British. These differences are so significant that a Brit steps on the American soil and his origin is […]
5 Tips to Instantly Improve Your Writing
Language can convey or betray intentions that the user may not even be aware of. Consider the following real life example: Economists leveraged data from a US-based peer to peer lending site, to determine the likelihood of whether a borrower would pay back a loan or not. On the site, potential borrowers write up a […]
Language Proverbs: A Wisdom-Sharing Tool
Proverbs are pithy and concise sayings which are usually age-old expressions for sharing wisdom. They might lack originality because of overuse, but they aptly describe a situation or fit into its context when used appropriately. They are taken from whatever source while crafting a language, for instance, they can come from folklore, incidents, poetry, songs, […]
Top 10 Ways to Learn Any Language
Are you planning on moving to another country or just interested in speaking another language? Whatever reasons you may have, here are sure-fire ways to ensure that learning your new language is stress-free and successful! Converse in that language often! Conversations are everything. Conversations have been widely recognized as the secret to mastering a new […]
Learner Spotlight: Shahista Anarmetova
Our eager Arabic language learner Shahista Anarmetova is an aspiring journalist. Read on to find out why she’s learning Arabic, where she’ll use her language skills and how it’ll benefit her in the future. P.S. She wants to finish all 16 levels and she already loves speaking in Arabic! (How awesome is that?!) My Arabic language […]
How To Order Coffee in 8 Languages
Undoubtedly, coffee is one of the world’s favorite beverages. So many of us look forward to a cup of coffee to kick-start our day, whether at home, while on the move or at work. Anywhere you go, you will run into a number of quaint, cute and modern coffee shops and cafés giving you a […]
Spanish Business Etiquette
Europe’s fourth-largest country and among the top three most visited countries in the world, Spain is one of the prime cultural hotspots of Europe. By means of a unique cultural heritage, Spain is widely known for art, music, dance, festivities and its colorful persona. With a population of 46.5 million, Spain’s economy is mainly comprised […]
Quick Tips to get to Language Fluency Faster
Are you too focused on grammar rules, written exercises, and those little details that you’ve neglected a crucial element of fluency: speech? Lack of speech practice leads to a lack of comprehension whilst communicating with native speakers, often making one uncomfortable during “real conversations”. Whatever stage of learning a language you’re at, there are things […]
5 Key Practices to Be A Model Leader
“A good leader knows the way, goes the way and shows the way.” – John C.Maxwell Great leaders lead by setting an example. One great leader that comes to mind is when George Washington rode into battle with his troops, earning full respect and a legacy which has remained. By definition, a leader is in […]