Think Global: Enrolling in Business English Courses
In this modern age of business, talking to someone halfway across the world is almost next to nothing. Given the global scope of communication, it is no wonder that English is being used as a language for international business. Due to its demand and purpose, people enroll in business English courses to keep up competitively. Working with an international […]
12 Common Russian Words and Phrases
Russia has a long and rich cultural history, steeped in literature, ballet, painting & classical music. The Russian language is the most geographically widespread Slavic language of Eurasia, spoken by an estimated 258 million people worldwide. It is the official language of Russia and the largest native spoken language in Ukraine and Belarus. Russian is […]
10 Fascinating Facts About the Arabic Language You Should Know
The Arabic language is one of the most beautiful, complex, and influential languages in the world. Spoken across more than 25 countries, it holds deep cultural, historical, and religious significance. Whether you’re a language enthusiast, a curious traveler, or someone looking to learn Arabic, these fun and informative facts will give you a deeper appreciation […]
5 Surprising Benefits of Learning a Second Language
Learning a new language can be hard work. No matter how much time you have on your hands or how smart you are, the level of dedication it demands is more than most people have. Therefore, anyone making a commitment to learning a new language will, no doubt, have a very good reason! On the […]
The Connection Between Music and Language Learning: Creating a Melodic Vocabulary
Music and language are closely connected, and it is also assumed that both have some common origin. It is also believed that music was used to communicate in ancient times, and people used it to make themselves easily understood. Listening to music is one of the best ways to learn a language and retain 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 […]
3 COMMON LANGUAGE LEARNING FEARS AND HOW TO OVERCOME THEM
“I’ve learned a foreign language for many years, but I still can’t really speak it.” Whether you’ve heard it from someone or this is you, it’s a clear case of xenoglossophobia. It’s nothing to worry about: feeling anxious about foreign languages is a common issue. Many of us have encountered this at least once in […]
9 Languages You Probably Didn’t Know Existed
Language plays a big role in everyone’s life; it is essential to every aspect and interaction in our everyday lives. There are over 6000 languages spoken around the world and hundreds of rare ones that we’re probably not aware of. So, sit back and get ready because we’re going on a journey around three different […]
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 […]
15 Common German Words and Phrases
Being an official language of the European Union, German is a widely spoken language worldwide and the most spoken native language in Europe. Over 100 million people in Austria, Switzerland (and of course Germany) speak German! The German language is in fact, the most widely-understood language after English and a popular second or third language choice in […]