International Mother Language Day
International Mother Language Day (IMLD) is a worldwide annual observance held on 21 February to promote awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and promote multilingualism. First announced
International Mother Language Day. Have you heard of Evenki language?
Today we’re celebrating the International Mother Language Day. Enjoy this poem translated from Evenki – a language that is still being used by Evenks in Russia and China – as a way of
Valentine’s day : History, idioms and phrasal verbs!
Valentine’s day is celebrated every year on February 14th. It’s popularly the day in which couples give each other presents to celebrate their love. In some countries, the celebration has been
Crutch words: What are they?
Crutch words are a group of words we use to fill up a gap when we are giving presentations or in day-to-day discussions, and we are not sure how to continue the conversation or we haven’t quite thought
7 things you’re doing wrong when sending e-mails (and how to avoid them!)
The invention of e-mails revolutionised the way in which we communicate, not only at a personal level but also at a professional level. Offices have stopped sending regular posted letters to move on to
Words of the year 2017
As we move forward this new year, it is important to look back at the words that defined the previous one. Every year, the most popular dictionaries of the English language choose their word of the year.
30-day New Year’s Language Challenge : Are you up for it?
Are you ready to take the language challenge in the New Year? It is suggested that with a little willpower, it takes roughly 30 days for a person to form a new habit. Let’s begin! The word habit
How to maintain your New Year’s (language) resolutions!
Learning a new language is a popular and rewarding New Year’s resolution, not only because of the obvious benefits (being able to communicate with people from other places and vastly improving your travels)
Discussing advantages and disadvantages in business presentations
Giving a presentation in a language other than your own may be quite challenging. By preparing a bank of synonyms and expressions beforehand, you will feel more confident and will create a lasting impression
November 30th: Computer security day
There are a lot of important dates and celebrations out there, with the most recent one being Thanksgiving but also shopping holidays such as Black Friday and Cyber Monday. So it is not surprising there
5 proven ways to improve your English pronunciation
One of the biggest challenges people face as learners of a second language has to do with pronunciation. The key to overcome any language related challenge is practice. “Practice makes perfect” is
Black Friday: 5 facts and stats.
Black Friday, a day synonymous with consumer spending and bargain hunting, has become an annual event not just in the United States but globally. Here are five interesting facts and statistics about Black