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.
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.
Around The World In 20 Insults
I love everything in regards to other languages and cultures; how they sound, how they look, and how somehow–someway–they interconnect with each other in a beautiful way.
The Funniest And Weirdest Dutch Idioms
The Dutch are interesting folk. Not only are they some of the tallest people in the world, but they also enjoy tons of canals in their homeland.
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.
42 Hand Gestures That Will Make You A Better Traveler
Imagine giving someone the finger when you thought you were saying hello. Sounds like an absolute nightmare, right?
10 Surprising Skills You Gain From Music Lessons
If music be the food of love, then play on. Most of us are familiar with the famous phrase, but what if music is also the food of education? If you’re looking to become well-rounded, music is a great way to do so.
The Evolution Of Communication From 30,000 B.C.
It’s hard to fathom a time without the Internet or cellphones. But humans have spent most of our existence communicating without fancy technology.
The 23 Most Common Languages In The World
I only speak English, so I envy people who can speak multiple languages. When I travel, I have to rely on the kindness of English-speaking locals.
A Look at What It’s Like to Learn English in the U.S.
Those of us who are native English speakers often take our grasp of the language for granted. What’s it like to learn English as a second language?