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Why Are Accents Important?
Accents are an important part of our identity. Accents gives clues about who we are, the community we belong to or wish to belong to, and they are also important for those getting to grips with a new language.
Read onWhat is slang? And do we need to learn it?
Slang is a way of belonging. It emanates from “the different communities we have membership of”, and that it illuminates and defines the “innate values and strategies for belonging” within those
Read onHow best to learn vocabulary and improve your memory
US Memory Champion, Chester Santos: “You need to make it more exciting,” . By creating a context for the seemingly random word you’re trying to remember, you use more of the brain and “make something
Read onThe best way to learn a language
The best way to learn a language Learning a new language is “like a full body work out for the brain” Dr Thomas Bak, cognitive neuroscientist. Polyglot, writer and filmmaker Alex Rawlings presents
Read onLanguage Learning in Lockdown
Our new survey shows that during 2020 there has been a surge in language learning in the UK. Published for International Mother Language Day (21st of February), the survey of UK respondents is an annual
Read onTop languages for working abroad 2021
CEO of recruitment firm DMCG Global, Justin McGuire, gives his prognosis for the jobs markets in the time of lockdown. Where are the growth industries? Which countries are booming? Can we work in them
Read onBrits still want to work abroad (despite Brexit) – here’s why
Recruitment specialist Natasha Stark talks through the new survey by Rosetta Stone. It suggests that while a small number of Brits may have given up dreams of working abroad after Brexit, many are still
Read onWhat Black Friday means – for you
Black Friday is now a term that most people in Europe are familiar with too, but do you know what it means?
Read onHow language learning helps us de-stress and stay cheerful
Language learning is a discipline that demands routine and dedication. Qualities that are very productive for de-stressing and giving structure to our days – something that is particularly lacking
Read on‘More than Words’ Podcast. Episode 1: Language and Culture
very first episode of the new Rosetta Stone Podcast ‘More than Words’. Listen as Alex Outhwaite talks to Susie Dent (writer, broadcaster and Countdown legend) and Even Edinger (travel vlogger,
Read onWhich language should I learn after English?
for native English speakers and those who have already achieved proficiency in English, the issue of which is the next most useful language to learn is more nuanced. Here are some questions and answers
Read onBad Translations
When we first come to a foreign language our instinct is to seek translations. It’s a very natural approach, but translating is not the most effective or enjoyable way to learn. It’s hard mental
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