All posts by Simon Goodall
What 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.
Read onHow to learn a language without translations
Translation is a barrier to effective language learning. It requires a lot of mental energy and repetition to memorise, and it makes us slower and clumsier speakers. Discover the most efficient and enjoyable
Read onThe 15/30 method
A great way to build habits is to attach the new and challenging ones we want to develop to the existing, comfortable ones we already have in our day. This way, we can trigger ourselves to tackle the tough
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