As a bilingual and someone who worked a few years teaching English as a foreign language myself, it was very remarkable for me to learn these facts at some point during my career. I find it very useful to have that information in a more accessible and approachable format.
How Body Language Changes Around The World
Much has been written about body language and how we can use it to read the intentions of others or promote our own agendas. What is surprising is that body language differs, depending on where you happen to be.
10 Of The Best Idioms From Around The World
An idiom is a phrase or sentence with a meaning that you can’t predict from the language or grammar. Very often idioms go back into the mists of time and even users don’t know the origin.
Rude Gestures To Avoid When Abroad
Before you travel it’s good to know the culture of the countries on your itinerary. Countries around the globe develop their own way of life, eating habits, entertainment, and even gestures.
50 Language Facts You Didn’t Know
Did you know over half of the world’s population is bilingual? It makes sense because, throughout the whole world, there are over 7,000 known languages. This isn’t even including made-up languages used for fictional stories, which comes to over 200 fake languages.
Why Being Bilingual Can Change Your Life
English speaking people are particularly lucky. In today’s world, English is the main language of business. Many of us have never bothered to learn another language.
Left Speechless: Foreign Words That Defy Translation
Whether you’re a casual traveler or a dedicated student of linguistics, it’s always important to start with a strong vocabulary base when you’re trying to learn a new language. However, anyone who’s tried to learn a language has come across a very specific phenomenon: words that just can’t be translated. Here are some of the best examples from around the world.
7 Apps That Will Help You Speak Any Language In The World
We all like to travel, don’t we? However, not all of us are polyglots, and lack of knowledge may prove to be a real nuisance when you’re visiting a foreign country and need assistance. Luckily, technology has evolved enough to make this problem almost neglectable.
The Ultimate Guide To Learning A Language In Record Time
There are many ways to learn a new language, and one of them is to start by having simple words you use in everyday life translated.
Hilarious Sayings That Don’t Make Sense Translated
One of the most daunting challenges of traveling is not being able to understand anybody or communicate! When I’m walking around in a foreign country,