How Can Being Bilingual Boost Your Personal Brand?
In today’s global market, the ability to communicate efficiently and effectively is crucial for success. More and more companies are accepting globalization, thus making it important to know how to communicate in two or more languages. According to research, people who are bilingual have a higher annual household income, averaging at $10,000 more than those […]
Am I Up To The Task Of Learning A Language?
Have you ever heard someone say: “I’m not that not good at languages?” Although the benefits of learning a language are immense (access to new cultures, people and places, better understanding of different regions and improved cognition, just to name a few), many people do not attempt to learn a new language. What are the […]
7 Grammar Mistakes You (Probably) Don’t Know You’re Making
When your writing is clear, readers understand where you’re coming from. It is, however, easy for little grammar mistakes to slip by especially when you’re self-editing your work. Improve your English language skills by avoiding the 7 common grammar mistakes mentioned below. 1. Your vs. You’re Confusing your and you’re has to be one of […]
The Do’s and Don’ts of American Sign Language
American Sign Language (ASL) is becoming more and more popular, scientifically backed up by the fact that non-verbal communication makes up a major component of everyday communication. There is an increasing demand in learning ASL, not just to establish an inclusive workplace culture but to also provide holistic customer service that every company is determined […]
5 Easiest Languages To Learn And How To Master Them
Learning a foreign language gives you big leverage both in personal and professional development. It provides more job opportunities, makes traveling easier and welcomes bigger business advantage. Most people who have English as their native language, find it easy to learn foreign languages, due to closeness in pronunciation and vowels. Despite that, (which might surprise you) some languages […]
5 Successful Entrepreneurs Fluent in Foreign Languages
The rapid globalization today has led businesses to operate in multi-cultural and multi-lingual environments. Cheryl Conner, author of “How Learning an Additional Language Could Influence Your Business” (Forbes.com, 2014), says that it is imperative for international businesses to be able to communicate with foreign clients and partners effectively in order to be successful. Furthermore, superpower nations […]
Eton Institute redesigns language courses with digital-first in mind
Dubai, UAE – 3 May 2021: Eton Institute, UAE’s largest language and training provider, today announced that it is ready to launch the next phase of its online digital teaching and learning journey with enhanced digital course content to drive learner engagement and student success. In an increasingly digitized world, the skillful deployment of digital […]
HOW TO SPEAK ‘SPANGLISH
If you’ve taken a Spanish class or watched Spanish-language television stations, you’ve probably heard about ‘Spanglish’. But, what exactly is this language? Can you consider it a language? ‘Spanglish’ is a fusion of Spanish and English. Although not usually considered a language and technically not a dialect, it is a best described as a form […]
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 […]