Why do Men Struggle More with Learning Languages than Women?

Why do Men Struggle More with Learning Languages than Women?

Even international language expert, teacher, and writer Peter Viney (himself a male of the species) confirmed men’s inferiority when it comes to learning languages. He said in his Gender and language teaching article: “Anyone who’s taught languages to mixed groups...
Whisper “Hotel Ghost!” in Every Language

Whisper “Hotel Ghost!” in Every Language

“Of all the eerie places around the world – and there are many – there’s something extra spooky about haunted hotels. Maybe it’s the influence of so many movies and TV shows, but things going “bump” in the night seem to be even bumpier in a hall packed with sleeping...
English Language False Friends You Should Know About Before Going Abroad

English Language False Friends You Should Know About Before Going Abroad

Unfamiliar with ‘false friends’ in the English language? Writer Chris Ciolli explained in her article 12 English Words With Unfortunate Meanings in Other Languages for award-winning travel media brand Afar: “There’s a name for the phenomenon of everyday English words...
Tapping into the Power of Business Language Training to Enhance Company Culture

Tapping into the Power of Business Language Training to Enhance Company Culture

Not got around to business language training yet? Well, mark your calendars. Because 18th September 18th is Global Company Culture Day. It was started in 2019 by the Global Company Culture Association, highlighting the pivotal role company culture plays in making...