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
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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 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
Read onThere 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 onWhile 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 onThe 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 onNow 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 onowners can help maintain the physical and mental well-being of their older dogs by changing routines and adjusting interaction patterns.
Read onIt 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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