A polyglot may also be called multilingual

So what is a Polyglot? Or, who is a polyglot? The dictionary defines it as “A polyglot is a person with a command of many languages. A polyglot may also be called multilingual, although that term is used for communities as well as individuals.” So are Polyglots smarter than us, high achievers, brainiacs or simple… [Continue]

April 20, 2019 | 0 comments

Learning a language to keep your mind sharp

Learning a language is seen as a way to keep your mind sharp and brains working. So why are people so reluctant to learn a new language? Learning a language has challenges that are difficult to tackle if not done in a systematic way. Yes, every new skill requires a set of rules to be… [Continue]

April 20, 2019 | 0 comments

The 5 most commonly used American expressions and phrases

American TV shows and movies are all-pervasive so I am pretty certain we have all heard an American expression. Now that social media has taken over these American expressions have become even more part of our lives. Whether we are using these correctly, or even understanding them correctly is a whole different matter. Let’s walk… [Continue]

April 20, 2019 | 0 comments

English VS German: the surprisingly Germanic roots of English

While English and German at a first glance might not seem similar at all, they actually share common linguistic origins. Here we are going to tell a brief history of the two languages, and highlight the most common words of germanic origin in modern English. This English VS German comparison should help German students feel… [Continue]

April 16, 2019 | 0 comments

HOW TO START FORMAL EMAIL

HOW TO START FORMAL EMAIL Here are some pointers on how to start formal email Use the correct salutation. Always start a formal email with the persons name if you know it and always Mr, Mrs, Dr or whatever title they may have, remember to follow a title with their last… [Continue]