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, […]
Quick Tips to get to Language Fluency Faster
Are you too focused on grammar rules, written exercises, and those little details that you’ve neglected a crucial element of fluency: speech? Lack of speech practice leads to a lack of comprehension whilst communicating with native speakers, often making one uncomfortable during “real conversations”. Whatever stage of learning a language you’re at, there are things […]
5 Key Practices to Be A Model Leader
“A good leader knows the way, goes the way and shows the way.” – John C.Maxwell Great leaders lead by setting an example. One great leader that comes to mind is when George Washington rode into battle with his troops, earning full respect and a legacy which has remained. By definition, a leader is in […]
Tips You Should Know Before Taking Up a French Language Course
Learning French is not as easy as it seems, or any foreign language for that matter. It requires dedication, time, money, an excellent school that offers French language course. But before diving into the idea of learning a new language, you must first know some useful tips that will help you achieve speaking the French […]
