6 Most Useful Languages to Learn
“One language sets you in a corridor for life. Two languages open every door along the way.”‒Frank Smith The world is becoming more multicultural than ever before. Learning a new language can open doors and create endless opportunities for you. You can increase your chances of being successful by knowing a second (or even a […]
Learner Spotlight: Tom P.
Tom P. spoke to us about his long-time passion for teaching and how it pursued him to finally switch careers and commit to a full-time teaching job. Find out about how he successfully completed the CELTA program and what advice he gave to future trainees. Hi, Tom! Can you tell us a little about yourself? Hi! I’m originally from the […]
How Language Learning Keeps Your Brain Healthy
Learning languages affords learners many benefits; from insight into distant cultures to the facilitation of international business and all the rewards, personal and professional, which can stem from both. But, is it overzealous to state that learning a language will also rewire your brain, make you more resilient to degenerative diseases and even change how […]
The Benefits of Experiential Learning for Children
We are moving towards a highly dynamic and innovative world where communication and creativity are of utmost importance. More than bookish knowledge, what matters is the knowledge that one has gained from experience. Experiential learning is the practice of learning through doing. The main steps of experiential learning are: experiencing, observing, analyzing, and experimenting. Popular […]
Navigating Language Barriers in Multinational Corporations
Multinational corporations operate in more than one country and have a lot of employees belonging to different cultures. This diversity in the workforce creates language barriers that can hinder or slow down corporate operations. What Is a Language Barrier? Before further discussion, let’s first understand what a language barrier is and what types of language […]
6 Trending Jobs for Bilingual Employees
Being able to fluently speak in two or more languages makes you a highly eligible candidate in the job market today! The number of non-English Speakers is on the rise, so various organizations, from businesses to nonprofits, are in need of people with bilingual or multi-lingual skills. In fact, according to The Wall Street Journal, […]
Learner Spotlight: Gabriella Trabucchi
Finding the time to learn a new language abroad is not difficult if you have a determined spirit. To make the most of her short, yet valuable trip to Dubai, Gabriella Trabucchi decided to brush up on her seventh language by dedicating her entire vacation to study Arabic. We caught up with her and talked about her […]
17 Common Spanish Words and Phrases
Melodic, beautiful, historical and one of the world’s most romantic languages – that should sum up the Spanish language for you. Did you know that native Spanish speakers love when people learn to speak Spanish? Even if you speak a little bit of it, it is appreciated! Besides, Spanish is one of the easiest languages […]
Returning to Study as a Teacher Part 2
LJ M. shares second part of his amazing experience in studying again and how this helped him to becoming a better teacher. The Challenges People are mostly aware of the challenges, just as I was at the beginning. These challenges include naysayers, time, lack of energy, self-doubt and finances. That did not stop my friends […]
11 Arabic Expressions You have Definitely Heard (But Probably Do not Know the Meaning Of)
The Arabic language is known to have many words with innumerable different meanings. Some spoken phrases can express two or more different ideas. When it comes to country-specific conversational terms, the list of such is never-ending! There are over 22 Arabic dialects with slang words and phrases differing from one country to another. Nonetheless, with exposure […]