Author: Farazila Abu
Nearly 1/4 of the World's Population speaks the Chinese language. The language is spoken not only in China, Taiwan, and Singapore, but it is also spoken throughout…

Author: Hans Strahl
By mastering a second language, you mind and eyes are opened for a new world, enable you to be promoted in job or find new opportunities for your personal development or you…

Author: Creztor Tessel
Improving your English can be a daunting task. Many people from all over the world are faced with the problem of just how or what they should do to improve their English.…

By Ron Edwards
English teachers in Japan can take advantage of the demand for English teacher jobs. There are many websites now that feature English teacher jobs in Japan because of this.

By Ken O'Brien
One of the easiest ways nowadays to get access to a foreign language is by watching DVDs. Many DVDs have multiple languages and can facilitate a learner in many languages. But is…

By Ron Edwards
First of all, a word about ESL: it means English as a Second Language and is the shorter acronym for the job Teaching English as a Second Language (or TESL). Some people who…

Author: Sonny Sheth
There are many reasons why people choose to learn Spanish, be it to satisfy a language requirement in school, to live abroad in a Spanish-speaking country or simply for…

By Denise Duncan
Some of the nicest vacation spots in the world to vacation are in Spanish-speaking countries. Cozumel, Barcelona, Buenos Aries, and hundreds of other spots make a great…

By Ron Edwards
English language jobs are on the rise in many parts of the world. If you fancy yourself to be relatively proficient in English, perhaps you will qualify for at least one of these…

By Jacob Lumbroso

Spanish around the World
The Spanish language has been called the second world language, due to its large world wide distribution. It's origin goes far back into…

Author: Sean M.

Learning another language, especially French, is always a benefit. If you want to be a "World Citizen", then you must definitely know French.
French is a…

Author: Scuola Leonardo da Vinci

There it is, the blog is coming out from Scuola Leonardo da Vinci, the leading and most innovative Italian language school in Italy.
After more…

Author: Sean M.

Below are five specific ways to accelerate learning the French language.
1. Incorporating studying into your daily routine means taking advantage of all the time…

Author: bourne kaloyan

In fact, the best way to tackle the challenge of learning Chinese is to identify your reason and motivation for learning the language, as this will help you focus…

By Armando Riquier

Legal translation refers to the the translation of texts within the legal sphere. It entails conveying complex legal information in an accurate manner. Legal…

Author: Terry Edwards

Of all of the Romance languages, Spanish is the most widely spoken by native speakers (47%), so it's certainly no wonder you want to learn it as well. As the…

Author: Marc Dubois
Is one week enough to make any real headway with speaking a language like french ? It will all depend on how you use that one week. The key will be how much you hear and say…

Author: Kathy Steinemann
No dictionary can accurately reproduce tiny variations in pronunciation, volume, and stress. You must listen to a language before you can fully experience its…

Author: Ken O'Brien
One of the easiest ways nowadays to get access to a foreign language is through TV. There is a multitude of satellite channels available in a large number of languages.

Author: J. Mccorquodale
Business communications are becoming increasingly informal as electronic media and the Internet permeate every level of business contacts. It is no longer unusual to…

Author: J. Mccorquodale
George Bernard Shaw famously said that the British and the Americans were "two nations separated by a common language".
Below are some examples of…

Author: Sharon Lepcha

China is emerging as one of the strong global economy since the last two decade and is the worl's biggest holder of foreign exchange reserves with the reserves…

Author: Danny Wright
Learning a foreign language can be a difficult task because of the time and energy it takes to pick up. To make things a little easier on you, learning a foreign language…

Author: James
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You've probably seen numerous ads like the above. Well, I've either been studying language,…

Author: John Xavier
Do you sometimes wonder why certain materials are badly translated? One of these reasons why translation is difficult is a phenomenon known as polysemy : the many…

Author: Kathy Steinemann
The average human utilizes less than 10% of the brain. What's happening with the rest? Can it be harnessed while you sleep? The answer is a qualified 'yes'.

Author: Silvia Shields
Ok, so I was born and raised in Germany and, as the government mandates, I got my English lessons during the last five years in school.
I remember our very first…

By Larry M. Lynch
Do you think that you can't learn a new language? Think again. Our brains maintain the capacity to soak up new knowledge of all types far into our advanced years. No matter…

By Seba Valdez
I don't speak german but I love the music of Rammstien, I have never taken a german for german but there are many words of theirs I can understand and say, hell I can even form a…

by Jack Blacksmith
If you intend to spend a lot of time in Spain, whether by living there or frequent, lengthy stays, you will want to learn Spanish. For short visits, a few phrases may be…

by Kris Lunde
Motivation is a tricky thing, isn't is? If you are one of the brave souls trying to learn a foreign language by yourself you'll be sure to run out of motivation some time. This…

by Duncan Roth
Is learning a foreign language ever easy ? Yes. If you are five and move to another country ...
But what about for the rest of us who are no longer five, and need to be…

by Michael Gabrikow
When you have set your mind on learning a new language, you are in the position to choose how to start learning it. You basically have three options: starting a practical…

By Anthony Dwyer
One of the things that turns a lot of people off learning a new language is worrying about how difficult it is going to be. And, depending on the language, this can be an…

by Jai Patel

Learning a language means learning a skill, not acquiring knowledge. You test your command of a foreign language by your ability to perform in it, not by how much you know…

by Donovan Baldwin

Years ago when I was stationed in Germany, my recently widowed mother came for a visit. She had never left the States before, so this was an adventure for her. …

By: Michael Gabrikow

Japanese is anything but an easy language to learn, regardless of one's mother tongue. Still, it is one of the most popular foreign language choices in America and…

By: Travis Waack

So, you want to learn to speak English. That is great. There are a ton of great resources out there that can help including over 49,000 ESL websites.
Now if you…

By Ron Tichenor

To learn a language for career advancement is one of the best ways to get ahead in the job market. In the 21st century you will need every advantage you can get to keep…

By Terri Bennett
The German language is widely used around the world and has shaped many other European languages.
So why should you learn the German language?
Well firstly, the…

By: Groshan Fabiola
When you speak in your native language, you don't have to think about the grammar or the words you use. Correct sentences seem to just come to you. Your brain uses sentences…

By Aaron Kuroiwa
This is a question that is often asked by language students. My response is always that is a personal decision that should be made after examining your goals, abilities, and…

By: Jean Morgan

Have you ever been at school listening to a lecture and wondered why the person next to you seemed to be having a hard time paying attention? Or maybe you've been at…

By: Duncan Rooth

Many people hesitate to try and speak in a foreign language . This might be because they don't want to feel foolish, are worried about how they will sound, are scared of…

You may need to learn the Japanese language because you are traveling to Japan and want to become familiar with popular Japanese words and phrases. Or you might have taken a class to learn Japanese…

By Deborah Chitester
There is an increasing amount of English language learners represented in our schools for whom a unique approach to developing literacy is necessary. The development of…

By: Shareen Aguilar
Learning a language other than your own is not an easy task. But just like any other learning struggle, the achievement in the end is incomparable. Unfortunately, you can't…

By: Kelvin Ho
A traditional print book usually contains text comprised of written characters, scenes and plots or it encompasses instructional data, biographic material or factual…

By Ron Tichenor
What makes one language harder or easier to learn than another? Unfortunately, there is no one simple answer. There are some languages which have a number of characteristics s…

Learning a language on your own is not nearly as difficult as you might think. The opportunities to study and learn today are 10 times greater than they were just 10 years ago, and compared to…

By Larry M. Lynch

The Situation
Think about your learners for a moment. After school, what do they do? What occupies them evenings, weekends and holidays? Where do they go? What…

The purpose of an English CV is to sell yourself: An English CV is seen as an opportunity to sell yourself and should emphasise your skills, experiences and achievements. You should include successes…

By: Josef Essberger

If you're anything like most teachers, you're probably constantly looking for new ways to encourage your students to practise their oral English and speak…

by: Steve Gillman

Hablas Espanol?
Do you speak any other languages? Maybe you've considered how good it would feel to be able to speak to people in another language, but did you…

by: Susan Pedalino

Have you thought about a swap to improve your Spanish? No I am not suggesting you throw your car keys in the middle of your Spanish neighbour's lounge and exchange…

Learning a foreign language is naturally a process that require effort and time, much or not, depending on the capability of an individual. Current technology makes learning a second language more…

Learning a foreign language can be a daunting task. But when we break it down, it's really a numbers game. How much time are you putting into it and how many words do you know? In most cases, you…

Perhaps you are at career crossroads, and you are looking for a more fulfilling and interesting way to utilize your skills. If you are interested in teaching and traveling to exciting and interesting…

The Russian language is the most commonly spoken language in Europe. It is a Slavic language whose roots can be traced to Sanskrit, Greek, and Latin. Though not as internationally prominent as its…

The English language is the most commonly spoken language on Earth, either by native speakers or by people who have learned it in addition to their first language. More and more people everyday have…

Learning a language is akin to acquiring some kind of code with tangled ciphers and intricate symbols, which seems to be beyond perception and comprehension of a learner. Indeed, language is a…