Many scientific studies indicate that language learning comes much easier to youngsters although this hasn’t been 100% proven. Learning is a continuous process, no matter how old you are. With that in mind, studying a language abroad has its own rewards, especially if you’re over age 50.
Have you ever felt a sense of frustration during a meeting with someone from a different culture, who speaks a different language, when you realise how the experience could be significantly enhanced by knowing, understanding and speaking that person’s language?
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More than 220 million people worldwide speak French, whether as their first or second language; this is the second most widely learned language and the sixth most widely spoken language.
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!