Learner Spotlight: Alina S.
Hi! Can you tell us a little about yourself? Hi! My name is Alina, and I’m a 31-year-old Russian/Norwegian. I currently work at Google as a Sales Representative for the local government, and previously handled sales at Microsoft. I speak Russian, English and Norwegian languages fluently. I used to speak Finnish too but I forgot […]
Get Certified! Take the OSD Examination at Eton Institute
Have you considered taking the OSD Examination? ÖSD (Österreichisches Sprachdiplom Deutsch) is a state-approved examination and assessment system for German as a Foreign Language / German as a Second Language. ÖSD exams focus mainly on communicative aspects, which aim to assess foreign language competence in real-life situations. ÖSD exams correspond to the levels of the […]
[Infographic] Fun Facts About the Chinese Language
If you know how to speak Chinese, you can talk to almost 1 billion people across the globe (that’s 15% of the world’s population!). Being the most widely spoken language in terms of native speakers, Chinese is described to be a useful language with personal and professional advantage, especially now that it’s becoming one of the […]
Learner Spotlight: Walaa F.
Walaa Fawzy Saber tells us what drew her into the German program, and shares her experience studying at Eton Institute. Hi, Walaa! Can you tell us a little about yourself? I’m from Egypt, a pharmacist, and have been living in Dubai for the past 12 years. I’m married with 3 boys, all in their secondary […]
Best Tips on Improving Your French Pronunciation
Here we point out some good techniques for practicing pronunciation in general: ‘Paris ne s’est pas fait en un jour! In the UAE, when people choose to learn the French language, it is usually for business or travel purposes but we also see the occasional cheese, wine or fashion lover sign up for a course merely […]
Sweet Talk in Your Favorite European Language
… mmm craving a delizioso biscotti? Or perhaps a rico chocolate tarta? Welcome to our sweet shop! Below you’ll find some sweet words to get your ‘sweet talk’ flowing in five European languages. Wow yourself and attempt to say them all. P.S. Minor drooling is permitted. Enjoy! Treat yourself to a new language with over 160+ languages to […]
[INFOGRAPHIC] FUN FACTS ABOUT THE JAPANESE LANGUAGE
The Japanese language, also known as Nihongo, has simpler grammar rules compared to other languages, which makes it easier to learn. It is spoken by about 125 million people, the majority found in East Asia. Learning Japanese can give you endless benefits in career growth, business communications and cultural understanding. Start learning Japanese with these fun […]
7 Grammar Mistakes You (Probably) Don’t Know You’re Making
When your writing is clear, readers understand where you’re coming from. It is, however, easy for little grammar mistakes to slip by especially when you’re self-editing your work. Improve your English language skills by avoiding the 7 common grammar mistakes mentioned below. 1. Your vs. You’re Confusing your and you’re has to be one of […]
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 […]
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, […]
