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 onSlang 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 onUS 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 onPolyglot, writer and filmmaker Alex Rawlings presents the new series of More Than Words, Rosetta Stone’s podcast about all things language learning. In Episode 1, his three expert guests – cognitive
Read onOur 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 onCEO 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 onRecruitment 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 onBlack Friday is now a term that most people in Europe are familiar with too, but do you know what it means?
Read onLanguage 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 onvery 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 onfor 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 onWhen 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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