In the Staffroom: China Girl Vivien Takes the Complexity Out of the Chinese Language

In the Staffroom: China Girl Vivien Takes the Complexity Out of the Chinese Language

The Mandarin Chinese language is an anomaly. It’s spoken as a first language by the highest number of native speakers in the world. It’s also mooted as the most difficult language for non-native speakers to learn. But, like learning any subject, it’s easier when...
What Can you Expect of Halloween Celebrations in Other Languages?

What Can you Expect of Halloween Celebrations in Other Languages?

What can you expect to see in different cultures and hear in other languages when your trip abroad clashes with the annual apple-ducking, trick-and-treating fright-fest of Halloween? You might not see or hear much if Halloween isn’t a thing in the country you’re...
Why Learning Spanish is So Important for So Many Different Countries

Why Learning Spanish is So Important for So Many Different Countries

Learning Spanish never takes a popularity dip, because it’s relevant in so many more places and situations than visiting Spain, re-locating to Spain or working in Spain. The Spanish language is directly applicable to 24 other countries and regions, too. Hispanic...
Pierogi: A Secret Weapon to Turbo Charge Your Polish Lessons

Pierogi: A Secret Weapon to Turbo Charge Your Polish Lessons

The Polish language is perceived as being notoriously difficult for native English speakers to learn. So Polish lessons can feel insurmountable if they’re delivered in a conventional and staid way. Polish lessons need to be brought to life for intrepid students to...