Speak to any Singaporean, and you will find a bit overwhelmed by words like “lahs”, “mahs” and “mehs”. Such language is called Singlish, a colloquial form of English that is familiar to Singaporeans everywhere in the world. Its features are unique and highlight Singapore’s multicultural demographic. What is Singlish? Singapore is a cosmopolitan melting pot of races. […]
United States of America and Great Britain are two nations divided by the same language, so goes the old saying. Although both countries speak the same tongue, anyone can tell the difference between an American and a British. These differences are so significant that a Brit steps on the American soil and his origin is […]
Proverbs are pithy and concise sayings which are usually age-old expressions for sharing wisdom. They might lack originality because of overuse, but they aptly describe a situation or fit into its context when used appropriately. They are taken from whatever source while crafting a language, for instance, they can come from folklore, incidents, poetry, songs, […]
Are you planning on moving to another country or just interested in speaking another language? Whatever reasons you may have, here are sure-fire ways to ensure that learning your new language is stress-free and successful! Converse in that language often! Conversations are everything. Conversations have been widely recognized as the secret to mastering a new […]
Undoubtedly, coffee is one of the world’s favorite beverages. So many of us look forward to a cup of coffee to kick-start our day, whether at home, while on the move or at work. Anywhere you go, you will run into a number of quaint, cute and modern coffee shops and cafés giving you a […]
Are you too focused on grammar rules, written exercises, and those little details that you’ve neglected a crucial element of fluency: speech? Lack of speech practice leads to a lack of comprehension whilst communicating with native speakers, often making one uncomfortable during “real conversations”. Whatever stage of learning a language you’re at, there are things […]
Arabglish, also known as “Arabizi”, Arabish (Arabic plus English) or Arabglizi is the informal Arabic chat alphabet which became a popular phenomenon among younger generations with the introduction of technology between the mid-1990s to early 2000s. It is generally mixed with English and particularly popular in informal settings: when communicating with friends and family via text messaging or chatting […]
Learning French is not as easy as it seems, or any foreign language for that matter. It requires dedication, time, money, an excellent school that offers French language course. But before diving into the idea of learning a new language, you must first know some useful tips that will help you achieve speaking the French […]
Slang words can be literal or figurative or both, it is the rule-breaking spectrum of the English language as it also incorporates the funny side of “it doesn’t make any sense” or “it isn’t in the dictionary!”. However, slang words are frequently used amongst younger groups to convey thoughts because they’re fun and they show how […]
Learning a foreign language requires the development of many skills, however, nothing can beat practice and having a real conversation in a foreign language because this is always without a doubt, the best way to learn. To engage with other language learners or native speakers could mean travelling to the specific country and spending some […]
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