Life as a language learner can be tough, with the quest for fluency being a seemingly impossible goal. But there are obvious, everyday advantages to speaking a foreign language, such as impressing your friends, turning around a date that´s going badly and one of the strongest senses of pride and achievement that you can have. […]
Moscow is a beautiful city with a rich history. And if you decided to study in the capital of Russia, you made the right choice. However, if you have never been to Moscow, adapting to a new culture may be difficult for you. As an international student, you should get prepared for solving not only […]
Have you ever wondered whether it is worth learning another language? The answer is yes. It is becoming popular for students to learn a second language. In particular, more languages are now being explored. While a lot of people were choosing German, French, Italian or Spanish, Asian languages are now starting to become popular. But […]
Language, as you know, was created for communication. When you learn more than one language, you put yourself in a position to communicate with a broader group of people. Regardless of the field, you are in; you should invest in learning languages. Especially if you’re working abroad, or you’re looking forward to doing so. Thanks […]
There are many emotions you may feel during the long process of learning a language: glee for successfully remembering new words, frustration at not comprehending one or other grammatical structure, or accomplishment for when you are finally able to converse in the language of your choosing, to name but a few. As highly emotional creatures, […]
Over the past few years, there have been so many advancements in technology, medicine, and science that it has been difficult to keep track. The progress is bound to continue over the coming years, but it is crucial to also start rethinking about education: from the impact of technology to the value of a degree. […]
It’s time to restructure your thinking and help you realize how important bilingualism is. English is indeed beautiful but learning a second language can do no harm; in fact, it will help you more than you think, believe me or not. So, here are 13 myths about foreign language that you should forget. 1. Learning […]
Cover image: The only three class attendants in Dingxi. Source: South China Morning Post The Gansu province in China is a thriving region. Home to the striking Great Wall and other super popular tourism sights, it hosts millions of visitors in addition to an impressive economy. Gabsu has some of the world’s most beautiful Qilian […]
In the introductory article to this series, we covered the state our current education systems are in. From failing to provide literacy skills to match the society’s needs to a rampant lack of trained teachers, the traditional way of providing schooling seems to be going through a rough patch. Facing a growing population and a […]
You must have heard that one of the easiest and most enjoyable ways to learn a foreign language is by watching movies. Is this a real lucky ticket to fluency without effort? Or is this a waste of time? In fact, this sounds pretty appealing: just imagine yourself sitting in front of the screen for […]
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