15 Nov, 2024 | Language Learning, French, Languages
The French alphabet contains the same letters as English which makes French is one of the easiest languages for English speakers to learn. However, a little direction won’t hurt. If anything, it will expedite your learning process.
17 Jan, 2020 | Language Learning, Languages, Translation Skills, Translation Studies, Translators
As translators, our language skills are our main tool. Ideally, we become more proficient in all our languages, including our mother tongue, throughout our lifetime, but that is not necessarily the case. Just as our computers and CAT tools need updating, so do our linguistic skills.
18 Jun, 2014 | Languages, Sports Terminology, Words
What is the proper English word for that “global round-ball game”? Is it “football” or “soccer”? This question has an interesting linguistic history.
16 Jul, 2017 | Careers, Languages
So you know a lot of languages and want to monetize your skill…that’s great! Now it’s time to figure out language profitability.
27 May, 2014 | Good to Know, Funny, Languages
The proper term is “cross-linguistic onomatopoeia,” but James Chapman just calls them “sounds in other languages”: from the crying of a baby in Spanish (buá buá), the crowing of a rooster in French (cocorico),  the clicking of a camera in...
31 Mar, 2020 | Languages, Language Learning
Whatever the reason that you decided to learn another language, learning does not have to be tedious and painful. Games are the ideal way to both learn and enjoy the process.