“The mind is like a parachute; it only works when it’s open.” Jane Austen’s famous Pride and Prejudice was originally entitled “First Impressions”. Despite the happy ending to this novel, in real life it’s often claimed that you never get a second chance to make a first impression. I’ve heard this piece of advice many […]
As international trade has become crucial for business success, companies are increasingly spreading their operations across borders. Rapid growth of global emerging markets means that there is increased contact among business partners from different cultures. Regardless of the industry, understanding international cultural differences in business not only builds international competency, but it also enables one […]
Dubai, UAE – 3 May 2021: Eton Institute, UAE’s largest language and training provider, today announced that it is ready to launch the next phase of its online digital teaching and learning journey with enhanced digital course content to drive learner engagement and student success. In an increasingly digitized world, the skillful deployment of digital […]
If you’ve taken a Spanish class or watched Spanish-language television stations, you’ve probably heard about ‘Spanglish’. But, what exactly is this language? Can you consider it a language? ‘Spanglish’ is a fusion of Spanish and English. Although not usually considered a language and technically not a dialect, it is a best described as a form […]
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 […]
Language can convey or betray intentions that the user may not even be aware of. Consider the following real life example: Economists leveraged data from a US-based peer to peer lending site, to determine the likelihood of whether a borrower would pay back a loan or not. On the site, potential borrowers write up a […]
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 […]
Our eager Arabic language learner Shahista Anarmetova is an aspiring journalist. Read on to find out why she’s learning Arabic, where she’ll use her language skills and how it’ll benefit her in the future. P.S. She wants to finish all 16 levels and she already loves speaking in Arabic! (How awesome is that?!) My Arabic language […]
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