Language & Travel Blog

So exactly what makes a good teacher? Here’s one attempt to gain an insight into the qualities that all great teachers have.

So, it’s time for your journey in France… I guess that you are all packed up and ready to take off towards an unforgettable study abroad experience in the most beautiful and romantic country in the world. But before you step on French ground, here are some rules of etiquette that you must follow while in France.

Proverbs are a very important part of any language. Some of the proverbs and expressions have literal meanings, while others don’t. The Italian language is full of proverbs and expressions. As you may already know, wine is also an essential part of Italian identity so read on and learn some important Italian expressions about wine.

Every now and then, when I think about the differences between males and females, a question pops up in my head. Are females better language learners than males? After doing some research on the internet I stumbled upon many studies and articles which show that the answer to this question is yes. Now that I have to answer that question, I have a new one. Why is that so? Well, I did another research and some analysis on my own and discovered some of the reasons. Keep reading to find out more about the eternal battle between both sexes.

Many people ask themselves - what is the easiest language to learn - in hopes that they will get an easy answer. Well, let me tell you, the answer to this question does not exist. The answer depends on several factors such as native language, ability to learn a language, age, etc. However, in this article, we've compiled a list of the easiest languages to learn for native English speakers. Ready? Set? Go!

Learning a new language or improving the one you already speak is a different experience for everyone. Some people find learning a new language a piece of cake while others really struggle to grasp the basics. Studies have shown that women are prone to acquire a new language faster and easier. However, in my opinion (and personal experience) if you are willing and motivated to learn something you will, no matter if you are male or female. In this article, I will reveal some very useful language learning tactics that will help you get on the right path of this process.

Probably most people who would like to take up a language would decide on the “most popular ones” such as English, Spanish, French, German, and Italian. But why not learn something different and unusual? Something like Russian perhaps?

People who speak more than two languages know and, what is more important, feel the advantage of that knowledge. The idea of multilingualism is misunderstood. Getting yourself a good job and improving your career are not the only reasons why you should learn a new language. It's more than that. Being a polyglot is a mental exercise. Thanks to this mental exercise you will be able to transform your thoughts into sentences and express yourself more clearly.