Here’s Why Learning a New Language Should Be One of Your New Year’s Resolutions
Oh, it’s that time of the year again! No, not Christmas. Fast-forward a bit. I’m talking about that time of the year when you make unrealistic resolutions that won’t probably make it to the end of January. You know it. I know it. Let’s be honest. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t make a list …
Learning Language Through Food
There are nearly 400 languages spoken in the USA, and with 1 in 5 American people speaking a second language at home, learning a new language is gaining in popularity. There are numerous methods to help your brain remember new vocabulary so you become confident in the second language of your choice – using a combination …
Key Differences Between Brazilian and European Portuguese
Portuguese is one of the world’s most widely spoken languages, placing sixth behind Chinese, Spanish, English, Hindi, and Arabic. There are two main kinds of Portuguese: Brazilian (spoken in Brazil) and European (spoken in many countries in Europe, including Portugal). While they have some similarities, there are certainly many differences in intonation, pronunciation, grammar and …
New Year, New Lingo: The Rewards of Learning a Language
At this time of year, you may find yourself thinking about which New Year resolutions to focus on. With just 20% of the American population being bilingual, why not use the year ahead to learn a new language? Modern developments in technology have made language learning more accessible and varied, offering you opportunities to engage with different …
Top 15 Most Spoken Languages In The World
It’s almost the end of 2018 and there are currently 7.7 billion people on Earth. We needed 200,000 years of human history to reach 1 billion and only 200 years more to reach 7 billion. But wait! Don’t get blown away just yet! 2.7 billion people come only from China and India although there are …
How to Say “Happy Birthday” in Different Languages?
It doesn’t matter what words or expressions you use. Warmth and love never change. From the simplest wishes from our old grandparents to the fancy greetings from our friends and pals, whatever the words are, the affection they carry is the same. And birthdays? They are not always about balloons, poppers, and streamers, but about …
New Languages: A Hurdle For International Nurses And The Healthcare Industry
Despite the presence of 29 million nurses around the world, the global healthcare industry is still having a hard time filling vacancies, a problem often blamed on language barriers. While developed nations have opened their doors to foreign nurses, most of their hospitals are still understaffed. This is a pressing problem worldwide, as hospitals need …
How to Take Your English to the Next Level
What gives advanced English speakers an edge over everyone else? The answers lie in the learning process itself. New language users typically pursue competency in the first 3-5 years it takes to learn a language. Then, we coast. We learn just enough English needed to achieve our goals. Advanced learners don’t just pursue competency; …
How to say thank you in 30 different languages
Have you ever thought about how important it is to be polite? This is not a matter of culture, but rather a matter of international common sense. It doesn’t matter if you are a French man in Romania or an American woman in Sweden. Common sense translates the same in all languages. How to say …
Hello in Russian and other basic Russian greetings you need to know
Manners are a must everywhere you go. Russia included. The Russians are very warm people and a simple “hello” in Russian (from your end) may win their hearts forever. As a matter of fact, all foreigners regard your attempt to speak their language as a sign of respect towards their culture. You don’t need to …
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