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 vs. American English: What You Need to Know
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
ARABGLISH: WRITING ARABIC IN ENGLISH
Arabglish, also known as “Arabizi”, Arabish (Arabic plus English) or Arabglizi is the informal Arabic chat alphabet which became a popular phenomenon among younger generations with the introduction of technology between the mid-1990s to early 2000s. It is generally mixed with English and particularly popular in informal settings: when communicating with friends and family via text messaging or chatting […]
Tips You Should Know Before Taking Up a French Language Course
Learning French is not as easy as it seems, or any foreign language for that matter. It requires dedication, time, money, an excellent school that offers French language course. But before diving into the idea of learning a new language, you must first know some useful tips that will help you achieve speaking the French […]