Learning a new language can seem a daunting challenge in the workplace, but the business benefits soon add up (and your colleagues will thank you for introducing them to a valuable skill that will enhance their global business reach). However, smiles may fade further if your company starts doing business in a language with a[…]
The English language is a complex language to learn to start with, but it only reaches a new level of trickery when you begin to come across the plethora of idioms and colloquial expressions embedded within its lexicon. Amazingly, even native speakers can become confused by typical colloquial English phrases – and it’s all to[…]
The Evolution of the English Language and How Technology Will Shape Its Future – Part 1 English might not be the most widely spoken language in the world by sheer numbers – that laurel goes to Chinese Mandarin. However, English is largely believed to be the most influential language in the world based on its[…]
Our thoughts and dreams reveal so much about us – but what influences the language we choose to think in (if indeed it is a conscious choice)? This article looks into the science behind the language of our thoughts, considering how we might make the best strategic use of our second language skills. The Complementarity[…]
There are multiple ways you can get yourself invested in learning a learning a new language, such as English. From watching movies or researching online to visiting different countries, here are some of the best ways you can start to learn. 1. Browse the internet. Read anything that interests you every single day. 2. Visit[…]
The English language is spoken as a primary language in many nations but there are certain words that are so British that they will mean something else entirely to British English speakers. To demonstrate, here are 5 words that are commonly used by British English speakers but would never be used by American English speakers.[…]
If you are learning a language, it is only a matter of time before the subject of grammar rears its rather forbidding head. To conquer a new language, you ideally need to remember all sorts of grammatical rules and regulations – including ones that make your written and spoken communications as accurate and effective as[…]
All languages have certain words that are unique to them, many of which can easily become ‘lost in translation’ when trying to express the same point in a different language. You have probably heard the famous linguistic nugget that the Inuit have 50 words for snow (although in fact they are beaten by the Scots, who have[…]
The idea of learning two languages at once sounds instantly appealing – after all, learning languages is one of our favourite things! However, is it a good idea that you should embrace wholeheartedly, or a terrible idea that you should run a mile away from? As with so many questions in life, the answer is[…]
The entire learning and development world is in a state of flux. Technology – specifically social media and our plethora of digital devices – is changing the way we communicate and the way we learn about the world. As it often is, it is the youth that leads the way with innovation and in the[…]