All posts by Simon Goodall
What 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 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 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
Read onWhere does the word Europe come from?
There are several theories for where the word Europe comes from. To mark European Day of Languages (26th of September) we have answered this question and several other questions about European languages,
Read onAdd a new language to your CV
While it may take a long time before you can really do business in a new language, the appreciation and kudos you get with a few well-spoken greetings is easy to achieve. By starting to learn a new language
Read onExplore 24: Korean for K-Pop
The recent success of Korean boy-band, BTS, with their hit ‘Dynamite’ is a reminder of what a good year it has been for Korean culture. This has been supported by a surge in people learning
Read onExplore 24: the most popular non-European languages
Now Rosetta Stone gives you access to all 24 languages it teaches, there’s a great opportunity to explore some of the less-well-known ones. Why not explore the sights and sounds of Vietnamese, Korean,
Read onHow to command your dog in different languages!
owners can help maintain the physical and mental well-being of their older dogs by changing routines and adjusting interaction patterns.
Read onHow to choose which language to learn
It is worth thinking about which motivation it is that is most important to you. Think hard enough about your core motivation and it should point towards a specific language.
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