The numerous cognitive, academic and social benefits of learning foreign languages have encouraged parents across the world to look for tips on how to...
One of the most beautiful features of languages is that they give us the vocabulary to express ourselves. Gone are the days when we just had to make g...
gap year _(_gæp jɪr)nounan amazing way to win at lifea period – often before, during or after university – in which a person takes time off to travel ...
Learning a new language is no easy task. It calls for commitment, determination and motivation. But some languages are just easier to learn than other...
“Life might be difficult for a while, but I would tough it out because living in a foreign country is one of those things that everyone should try at ...
You just came back from a study abroad trip in California. Your English is super awesome, everyone is jealous of your tan and there’s probably still s...
Becoming a foreign exchange student is full of adventures – everything is different and exciting, including your new (homestay) family. All of a sudde...
You know that song “Dynamite” by Taio Cruz? Where he sings, “I throw my Spanish in the air sometimes saying, ‘AAAAYYYOOOOOO, NO COMPRENDOOOOOOO.’” Oka...
I recently moved to the German-speaking part of Switzerland, and as a result, I’ve been trying to pick up German, which is a tricky endeavor. Firstly,...
Just taking some language classes isn’t enough to become fluent. Studying (and mastering!) a foreign language requires effort, persistence and patienc...
At the beginning of almost everything – from friendships, to relationships and careers – there is small talk. Knowing how to start, maintain and smoot...
If you are a university student, spending one or two semesters abroad has a whole lot of advantages – you can polish your language skills, get interna...
