Want to learn a new language but feel daunted or unsure where to begin? You don’t need some special talent or a “language gene,” says Lýdia Machová. In an upbeat, inspiring talk, she reveals the secrets of polyglots (people who …
When learning a language we are always looking for any tips and tricks that will help them learn faster. John Fotheringham from FluentU shares 5 excellent language learning strategies that every learner should follow. Read it here: — Have you …
Everyone can benefit from learning a new language because of so many reasons. A new language opens up many doors and opportunities that you probably once did not have. Here are 12 excellent reasons to learn a new language by …
Children and young adults have brains that are able to soak up information like a sponge. Neuroplasticity is the brain’s ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life. These new connections are often built when children are …
When we think of languages we often think of different words that we can say. Often times it is fun to learn the many different ways that people have created words for the same object. What is also often is that …
Languages are often embedded with cultural ideologies, simply by how the language is structured. It is very common to learn more about your own language when you are studying a different one. Learning a language isn’t beneficial simply because you …
People often claim that language learning should be done when we are young. While our young brains are like sponges- soaking up knowledge and making language acquisition fruitful. Author Sophie Hardach examines language acquisition in Spanish and Catalan. She finds …
One of the obstacles you encounter with language learning is adjusting the accent to sound like a native speaker. At times it is one of the most notable aspects of language learners- they have the wrong accent. There are many …
Languages all around the world are disappearing because no one is attempting to learn and native speakers are not passing down the languages. Cultural diversity is engrained in languages and so much is lost when a language is lost. Blended …
Students from all over the US know that they have to complete 2 years of a world language course to be accepted in a 4 year university. Many students are finding that they benefit from actually taking three years instead. …