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 […]
Everything You Need To Know About English for Specific Purposes
English is the most powerful language in the world and has approximately 500 million native speakers across the world. Achieving proficiency in the English language is vital for professional success internationally. While a General English course offers learners the opportunity to become fluent in the language, English for Specific Purposes (ESP) provides content altered according […]
Entrepreneurs Must Learn a New Language-6 Reasons Why
You’ve recently started a new business and you have a thousand different ideas and projects for growth. We know the feeling – it’s exhilarating. We also know that proper, professional communication is what takes a start-up to success. Quick example: over the past decade, we have changed from a start-up to an established global leader […]
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 Extraordinary Valentine’s Day Traditions from Around the World
💘 Valentine’s Day Around the World: Unique Traditions You’ve Probably Never Heard Of When we think of Valentine’s Day, images of roses, chocolates, romantic dinners, and heartfelt cards come to mind. But did you know that February 14 is celebrated in vastly different ways around the world? From ancient rituals to modern gestures of love […]
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 […]
10 EMIRATI WORDS YOU’LL HEAR (IN ALMOST) EVERY CONVERSATION
Spoken by the locals in the United Arab Emirates, the Emirati dialect is a branch of the Gulf dialects family. Just like any other Arabic dialect, it is unique and has its own distinct terms and pronunciation of words. The below handy list will give you a glimpse of spoken Emirati – it consists of […]
Malaysian Business Etiquette: Greetings and Meetings
Malaysia has a fair amount of foreigners in the country who coexist peacefully with the locals. Malaysia is a melting pot of cultures and people from various parts of the world visit the country for tourism, business activities, education and much more. The major ethnic groups in Malaysia are the Malays, Chinese and the Indians. […]
Why the Languages in Malaysia Are The Easiest Languages To Learn
Living in a new country entails learning its mother tongue. Even though it is a common notion that learning a new language could be challenging, there are much easier ones to master than others, especially if you are living in host countries (a good vantage point!). Govind, our guest blogger from Dubai who is an […]