FACTS ABOUT THE ARABIC LANGUAGE

Did you know that Arabic is one of the 6 official languages of the United Nations? It is historically known that Arabic literature is 16 centuries old, one of more prominent forms being rich and delicate is poetry. As the Arabic Language Day approaches, celebrated on 18th December, here are a few must-learn facts about […]
5 Surprising Benefits of Learning a Second Language

Learning a new language can be hard work. No matter how much time you have on your hands or how smart you are, the level of dedication it demands is more than most people have. Therefore, anyone making a commitment to learning a new language will, no doubt, have a very good reason! On the […]
The Connection Between Music and Language Learning: Creating a Melodic Vocabulary

Music and language are closely connected, and it is also assumed that both have some common origin. It is also believed that music was used to communicate in ancient times, and people used it to make themselves easily understood. Listening to music is one of the best ways to learn a language and retain the […]
[Infographic] Fun Facts About the Chinese Language

If you know how to speak Chinese, you can talk to almost 1 billion people across the globe (that’s 15% of the world’s population!). Being the most widely spoken language in terms of native speakers, Chinese is described to be a useful language with personal and professional advantage, especially now that it’s becoming one of the […]
3 COMMON LANGUAGE LEARNING FEARS AND HOW TO OVERCOME THEM

“I’ve learned a foreign language for many years, but I still can’t really speak it.” Whether you’ve heard it from someone or this is you, it’s a clear case of xenoglossophobia. It’s nothing to worry about: feeling anxious about foreign languages is a common issue. Many of us have encountered this at least once in […]
9 Super Cool Travel Idioms from Around The World

Apart from being just downright fun, idioms are also a window into a language’s cultural origins and an amazing way of blending into a new place as a local. What is an idiom? This is an expression whose meaning is not predictable from the usual meanings of kits constituent elements. In other, a bunch of […]
9 Languages You Probably Didn’t Know Existed

Language plays a big role in everyone’s life; it is essential to every aspect and interaction in our everyday lives. There are over 6000 languages spoken around the world and hundreds of rare ones that we’re probably not aware of. So, sit back and get ready because we’re going on a journey around three different […]
15 Common German Words and Phrases

Being an official language of the European Union, German is a widely spoken language worldwide and the most spoken native language in Europe. Over 100 million people in Austria, Switzerland (and of course Germany) speak German! The German language is in fact, the most widely-understood language after English and a popular second or third language choice in […]
How to Find Time to Learn a Language

In a culturally connected world where mobility is facilitated, learning a language offers a lot of benefits. Being a multilingual is a 5-star advantage to career and personal growth. However, learning a language as well as juggling work and social activities requires a lot of time and effort. The challenge: how do you squeeze language […]
Best Tips on Improving Your French Pronunciation

Here we point out some good techniques for practicing pronunciation in general: ‘Paris ne s’est pas fait en un jour! In the UAE, when people choose to learn the French language, it is usually for business or travel purposes but we also see the occasional cheese, wine or fashion lover sign up for a course merely […]