"The moment one gives close attention to anything, even a blade of grass, it becomes a mysterious, awesome, indescribably magnificent world in itself...

What language are you fluent in...

Whilst studying, my daughter attended an interview for a weekend reception position The interviewer indicated that she would need to work “alternative” weekends...

Transliteration is the practice of transcribing a text in a writing system to a different writing system...

Spanish is a very useful language to know, and it is easy to learn at home and at your own pace Spanish is very similar to English; it uses the same alphabet and has many similar words, which makes it easy to learn...

Spanish id the language that widely used in Europe, not particularly in the Spain Therefore, the demand for learning Spanish has also become rapidly increased...

We are now in a world where everyone is connected There is no possible excuse to not be able to check up on someone or something even if one has a very hectic schedule...

On occasion, I like to bring up ideas, exercises and concepts that some would consider to be a little woo woo, esoteric, or downright crazy...

Germans love speed (Can you say BMW) Speed is also deeply ingrained in American culture...

Who cares about learning a foreign language You should...

After stewing over the perfect schedule for a product launch and preparing all the advertising campaigns and materials, your staff will have little energy left over to smooth out the creases for the upcoming webinar...

Spanish is everywhere and you can learn it as a hobby to go on vacation in Spanish-speaking countries or to conduct business in Spanish-speaking regions...

Cartoons vs Comics Who doesn’t love cartoons and comics...

There are a multitude of reasons for wanting to speak the lingua franca of another people; travel, business, education, matrimony, retirement, personal pleasure, even family or friends among many others...

I came to this country twenty-eight years ago with my parents, my brother and four sisters We came from Colombia, South America to my uncle’s house...

If you are wondering why people are rushing to learn Spanish these days, it might be hard to pinpoint one particular reason...

I got a call from an acquaintance a while back He said, 'Do you remember the conversation we had about Africa...

Before we talk about learning foreign languages, here's a fact of life for you People rarely do what they "should" do, e...

All international aircraft operators, whether pilots or air traffic control officers (ATCOs), must meet minimum English language proficiency requirements specified by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) which come into effect on 5 March 2008...

Are you interested in linguistics Do you have a penchant for teaching...

A question I get quite a lot is "Can I really learn a language properly without going to formal classes...

Learning Japanese with audio is without doubt the fastest and most efficient way to get started If you are lucky enough to have some Japanese friends who can help then you are already ahead of the game...

Learning a new language is the trend nowadays People who do it have a lot of reasons...

Many schools or universities require the study of a foreign language Before you start resenting the very idea of it, consider that it could be to your advantage for you to study and master a foreign language...

Many of us have at one time or another fantasized about becoming fluent in a foreign language At that point, most people take the path toward half-hearted attempts at learning but never really become proficient...

Using Popular Films to Improve Speaking Skills During the course of my 15 plus years of English as a foreign language teaching, I have come across a number of popular films which not only aid EFL learners in improving their English language speaking skills, but are enjoyable for them to watch...

Chinese Language is a fantastic and wonderful language but Singaporean children faced lots of difficulties when learning Chinese Language at home and in school, some children even hated and disliked Chinese language...

When the insight hit me last week I happened to be ordering ice cream for my daughter There we were, in Spain, by the sea front, enjoying the sun, having fun, buying a chocolate cone and not really looking for or expecting any special insights into life...

In an era wherein globalization is more important than technology itself, communication is a goal The English language is used today by most European nations, Australia, North America, as well as key parts in Asia...

Who said learning the French language has to be boring If you have not noticed yet, there had been so many movies and animated films which were made under the influence of French culture...