One of the reasons we learn languages is to fit in and embrace new cultures. Languages are like portals to new worlds and new ways of thinking. However, many speakers make common mistakes that immediately mark them out as tourists. If you really want to fit in and show off your newfound language skills, you should follow these tips to sound more like a native speaker. Pay close attention to spoken language If you really want to sound like a native speaker of a language, you have to pay close attention to how the natives talk. You can listen to a record...

A 2017 Deloitte report concluded that organisational success within a company is dependent on scalable learning rather than scalable efficiency. These findings suggest that communication skills play a huge role in the scalability of the company. This article will take a look at the business case for corporate learning and review the relevant evidence. Most companies would benefit immensely from a language strategy, and it is a shame that many companies are completely unaware that they need one in the first place. The world is becoming increasingly glo...

It seems like everyone has their methods and the best ways when it comes to language learning. I'm sure you will have heard many anecdotes and seen perhaps contradictory advice on the internet. All of this advice can make the already tough task of trying to master a language even more confusing and complicated. Luckily for you, this article will break down the common myths about language learning and explain why they're misguided. If you can steer away from these myths, you will be much better equipped in your journey to become fluent in your chosen lang...

As you might expect, we spend a lot of time dealing with businesses who have already decided to embark on a language training programme. But there are also many organisations who approach us wondering if they are in the right position to look at language training in the first place – whether for their staff or for the person making the enquiry. So we’ve put together some thoughts on what you should consider if you’re contemplating going through a process of corporate language training. Bear in mind that there are no right or wrong answers,...

You may be among the majority of people that believes that you can’t learn a new language beyond childhood and definitely not once you’re pushing 40. You are, however, about to learn why this received wisdom is very wrong indeed. Older people actually have some advantages over children when it comes to learning new languages; you just have to make the most of them. Adults can learn faster and more effectively than children It used to be the case that you were written off at 50 when it came to picking up a new language – or anything else new for t...