Learn Arabic for UAE National Day: 5 Easy & Meaningful Tips
UAE National Day is more than a celebration—it’s a powerful reminder of unity, culture, and identity. What better way to participate than by learning the UAE’s official language: Arabic? Whether you’re a long-term resident or a newcomer, learning Arabic adds depth to your experience in the Emirates. It shows respect for the culture, fosters real […]
Get Certified! Take the CILS Examination at Eton Institute
Have you considered taking the CILS Examination? Held 6 times a year, the CILS Exam (Certificazione di Italiano come Lingua Straniera) is the proficiency examination to prove competence in Italian language. The certificate is recognized by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and most Italian universities as a requirement for admission. Eton Institute is the […]
50 Words You Can Use Instead of “Very”
Game of Tongues: How Fictional are Fictional Languages?
Game of Thrones is one of the biggest TV shows to date. Garnering 94% rating by Rotten Tomatoes, the most watched HBO series just rounded out its sixth season and the world can’t get enough of it. There are many reasons why people love the show – the well fleshed out characters, the richly detailed […]
4 Effective Tips to Become Better in Your Spanish Language Classes
Learning a new language can be very tough but attending Spanish language classes and learning with other people is an entirely different story. Learning can be fun, especially if you study with your friends, but without a proper learning habit, you might find yourself stuck in a situation where learning becomes more of a problem […]
5 Myths about Online Language Learning Debunked
Technology has revolutionized the world of communication, especially in how we acquire knowledge. We’ve come so far in transmitting information from one place to another, from floppy discs to holograms (even going beyond space!). Speaking of advanced ways of learning, online education is not the new kid on the block. In fact, 5.8 million students […]
Top 10 Language Learning Hacks
Learning a new language comes with a range of benefits. However, it takes a lot of time to master a language, right? No! In fact, there are a few practices that you can engage in to learn a new language quickly. These practices or “language learning hacks” speed up the language learning process and can […]
9 Free Resources to Enhance Your Language Learning Journey
Learning a new language can be challenging, entertaining, exhilarating and so much more! Additionally, it’s no secret that there are multiple benefits to learning a new language; whether it’s diving deep into a foreign culture or making your way through a different country. While it is an exciting journey, learning a new language can also be […]
10 Traditional Christmas Dishes from Around the World
We all know about our own Christmas traditions. But every once in a while, it’s interesting to see what it’s like in other places. Regardless of different timings, a common theme throughout the world is the importance food plays in their traditions. Every country has it’s staples – the foods that are a classic and […]
8 ARABIC SAYINGS THAT HAVE HILARIOUS “LITERAL” TRANSLATIONS
The below colloquial expressions are sure to come up in most everyday Arabic conversations. The literal translations will make you laugh out loud, but you’ve got to read on to know how each one is used. 1. من عيوني Transliteration: min ouyou-ni Literal Translation: “from my eyes” Dialect: all Arabic dialects When someone asks you for a favor […]
