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...
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...
Consider Learning French To Celebrate Wine Day

Consider Learning French To Celebrate Wine Day

Wine Day on 25th May is with us again, which might prompt you to want to consider learning French. Why wouldn’t you want to be more conversant in the language that’s traditionally associated with romance… and also with wine? But, why are we mentioning learning French...