The Importance Of Making Grammar Meaningful
Here’s a brief lesson for you in Chinese Mandarin. The rules of conjugation are pretty straightforward and simple in Mandarin; there are no verb changes as everything is expressed in the present tense. It doesn’t matter whether you wish to express your plans for the future or describe something you did the previous day. It […]
5 Benefits of Learning a New Language (This Summer)
Summer is here and that means it’s time to soak up some sun, head to the beach, lounge at the pool or just chill out. But hey! It’s also the perfect time to immerse yourself in a new language and culture. Besides the cognitive advantages and practical reasons, learning a second language brings with it […]
Chinese Travel Phrases You Need To Know
Nearly 1.2 billion people speak some form of Chinese as their first language. One of its main dialects is Mandarin, spoken by over 955 million native speakers worldwide. By learning Mandarin Chinese, you unlock the potential to speak to over 13% of the world’s total population. Given its rich history and culture, huge population, vast […]
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 […]