Latin was the language of the Roman Empire. All of the Romance languages, including French, Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian, are directly descended from this native tongue. Our own English language is heavily influenced by roots from the Latin Language (as many as 80 percent of our language can be traced to Latin). Today, Ecclesiastical Latin is the official language of the Roman Catholic Church and the Vatican. With so much influence on our own language coming from Latin, i…
Why Should I Learn a Foreign Language?
More and more software programs, electronic devices, and websites devoted to foreign languages are being developed daily. Why all the excitement? Why would YOU want to learn a foreign language?
Cockney Rhyming Slang
Its doubtful that a Cockney will ever be honored as Englands poet laureate, but when it comes to pop-talk, theres no doubting that theyve got a special way with words.
How Can You Do It?
You know it’s true. Everyone has told you. You have to spend as much time as possible listening to a foreign language. But how?
Learning Foreign Languages Online
In todays competitive and evolving world, the importance of education has never been more important.
Learn Italian In Italy
There are lots of ways to learn a language, but nothing can beat actually visiting and studying in the country where the language is spoken. Daily immersion in the language and culture is the key to gaining proficiency in a language. So where better to learn the Italian language than in Italy! Italy is a beautiful and diverse country with friendly people, fantastic food and an astonishingly rich cultural heritage.
Make English Friends
Try to locate a person in your school or area that is a fluent speaker of English, and ask that individual to meet with you on a regular basis in order to practice your English. You will have the chance to ask this native speaker questions about English grammar and pronunciation, while speaking about issues that both of you have an interest in.
Teach English in Japan
Basic information on how to get started teaching English in Japan. Learn what to expect in terms of salary, benefits, working hours and housing. Names of major schools that do the hiring and what’s required to get hired.
Why Should People Learn Spanish?
I remember the first time I visited Mexico. It is a beautiful country. I was young so naturally, I went with my parents. None of us could speak more than a few words of Spanish. We had a vague idea of how the Mexican currency worked, but we were clueless when it came to how much to pay people at restaurants and the shops. Lets just say it was an interesting experience (and Im sure we were overcharged a number of times).
Oftentimes, its when you have to go without it th…
Creative Use of your Computer Can Make Language Learning Easier
Your computer can be used as a creative tool in your quest to learn a foreign language. Some innovative ideas can turn your language education into an entertaining, truly memorable experience.
How to Choose Exactly the RIGHT Foreign Word
English has many words with more than one meaning – for example: ‘can’ – to be able to; tin receptacle. Many foreign language words also have multiple definitions. How can you ensure that you choose the correct one? Mistakes can be embarrassing!
Learning French The Easy Way!
Planning to learn a new language? Great idea! After English, French is the most popular language used all over the world. Not only is it popular, but French is also often used in high societies and romantic circles.
Learning a new language is always a new challenge. Helping you learn are many resources that you can use. This includes the Internet, books and coaching classes in your local area. Today many schools and colleges also have a French course which you can pickup.