Think Global: Enrolling in Business English Courses

In this modern age of business, talking to someone halfway across the world is almost next to nothing. Given the global scope of communication, it is no wonder that English is being used as a language for international business. Due to its demand and purpose, people enroll in business English courses to keep up competitively. Working with an international […]
12 Common Russian Words and Phrases

Russia has a long and rich cultural history, steeped in literature, ballet, painting & classical music. The Russian language is the most geographically widespread Slavic language of Eurasia, spoken by an estimated 258 million people worldwide. It is the official language of Russia and the largest native spoken language in Ukraine and Belarus. Russian is […]
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 […]
Learner Spotlight: Walaa F.

Walaa Fawzy Saber tells us what drew her into the German program, and shares her experience studying at Eton Institute. Hi, Walaa! Can you tell us a little about yourself? I’m from Egypt, a pharmacist, and have been living in Dubai for the past 12 years. I’m married with 3 boys, all in their secondary […]