Why can’t you learn a language well? It’s not entirely your fault. Learning a foreign language is supposed to help people widen their perspective and take the first step towards understanding other people living on the other side of the...
Language learning has never been more fun, thanks to technology. With a slew of messaging apps available online, it’s so much easier now to get connected with other language learners around the world. The thing is, however, not every app...
Being a polyglot may be some people’s life goal. But for me? No. I happen to be called that by everyone the moment they start finger counting: “Let’s see, you, speak Vietnamese, 1, English then 2, French is the 3rd”...
When I first started learning languages we probably had the same idea. I found books, attended rigorous classes, studied grammar and vocabulary endlessly, listening to audiobooks and slow well-dictated conversations. I thought that taking this approach step by step was...
Many people develop an interest in learning a language later in life. Exposure to different cultures or new media suddenly piques their interest. Some adults also want to learn a second language (L2) because it can help in a professional...
You might have noticed that children from multilingual families learn two or more languages quickly. That’s because they are regularly exposed to immersive learning and learn the language in many forms. Their parents speak with them, read stories, and create...
Learning a second language has many benefits. You can communicate with more people, learn about different cultures, and improve your brain functioning. A second language also looks good on your resume and will increase the chances of you finding a...
Language learning is something we inherit during our childhood, particularly our mother tongue. But as we grow older, learning another language can become exponentially difficult, though not entirely impossible. In fact, there are a number of people all around the...
Everyone grows up with a native language, which can also be referred to as your mother tongue. However, it’s a whole other story when your native land has not just one dialect, but two or more. That’s something normal for...
Polyglots and language enthusiasts take on new foreign languages, not necessarily because they are intellectually gifted but because they have the patience and the motivation to learn. However, just like how toddlers tumble and fall while learning how to walk,...