Are Flemish and Dutch One and the Same?
When I decided to study Dutch, I did not imagine there would be so many different variations of this language. In fact, I thought that
January 12, 2018
How a 3D Language Works
In this day and age, 3D technology is as common and as accessible as having a cellphone. 3D technology is often related to visual aids,
April 12, 2017
What Are Monolinguals Missing out on?
Many people around the world invest a lot of time, money and effort into studying new languages. The reasons are generally the same: to improve
February 26, 2016
The Many Benefits of Foreign Language Education and Learning – Part III
Now that we have already explored the many health and social benefits of foreign language education and learning, it is time to look at
February 1, 2016
The Many Benefits of Foreign Language Education and Learning – Part II
As mentioned in my previous blog post, this three part blog series was inspired by an older post written by Bryant on “The Advantages of
January 11, 2016
The Many Benefits of Foreign Language Education and Learning
This three part blog series was inspired by Bryant’s blog post “The Advantages of Speaking Several Languages,” published earlier this year. When pursuing further research
December 21, 2015
Can We Dream in a Language We Don’t Speak?
Much is said about the relationship between culture and language and whether our language reflects our culture or vice versa. But what’s the relationship between
November 26, 2015
What Are the Easiest Languages for English Speakers to Learn?
It is estimated that in United States, around just 18% of the population can speak a second language. Compared to the estimated 54% percent of
June 10, 2015
Why Children Aren’t Better Language Learners than Adults
Everybody’s favorite stereotypical excuse to not learning a foreign language is that adults can’t learn languages as well as children. The common misconception is that
February 9, 2015
Understanding English-Language Idioms
Idioms are one of the most interesting yet curious aspects of language due to their often comical references which may actually have absolutely nothing to
December 15, 2014
Ways to Learn a New Language and To Do It Quick
If you live or visit Miami, you will soon learn that knowing how to speak Spanish is a must in this city. There are instances
June 10, 2014
The Potential of Subtitles for Language Learning
The acquisition of foreign languages is one of the most studied topics in the field of linguistics. Today, due to the penetration of information technology
September 17, 2013
