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Language of Iceland
The small Nordic island country of Iceland is located in the North Atlantic and Arctic Oceans. With a population of under 375,000 people, Iceland is a small country. In terms demography and physical size. However, it is found in dream holiday lists...
Funny & Interesting British Sayings: Top 10
Considered by non-native speakers to be one of the easiest languages to learn, English is full of tricky grammar, a large vocabulary and interesting pronunciation. English is also famous for its colloquial phrases and words. We have compiled a list...
Languages of Belgium – Which Languages are Spoken in Belgium?
Home to the headquarters of NATO and the European Union as well as some of the most well preserved medieval buildings in the world, Belgium is as beautiful as it is linguistically diverse. But what is the official Belgium language? What languages is...
Learning a Second Language: Benefits for Adult Learners
Are you considering learning a second language? The benefits of bilingualism can extend far beyond the classroom, offering personal growth and professional opportunities. From improved memory to better job prospects, adult language learners have...
German Speaking Countries
German is spoken as a first language by over 130 million people worldwide. Yet, which are the German speaking countries? German is an Indo-European language which has influenced many other dialects around the world. Its history dates made to the...
How to Learn a Language on Your Own: 7 Practical Tips
To learn a language on your own, you need to be equipped with the right resources, a clear plan of action, and plenty of self-motivation. But how do you go about it when you don’t have a teacher or curriculum to follow? Fortunately, you can use...
Top 5 French TV Series to Watch on Netflix
Learning a new language doesn’t have to stop at the end of your last lesson. With plenty of media available to watch and read online today, you can improve your language skills from the comfort of your sofa. We have taken a look at the Top 5...
New Year, New Language
The New Year brings a wide range of opportunities for us all. From planning vacations, events and goals for the year ahead, the end of the year and start of the new one is the time when we make plans for the coming 12 months. Some of the most...
How to say “Happy Thanksgiving” in 10 Languages
Thanksgiving is a national holiday celebrated mainly in the USA and Canada to give thanks for the blessing of the harvest. Saying “Happy Thanksgiving” is an essential phrase during late November. If you have American and Canadian friends and...
2022 World Cup – Languages of the World Cup
We are only a matter of hours away from the start of the 2022 World Cup! As football fever hits nations across the world, fans are descending on the state of Qatar for this international sporting extravaganza. With countries from...
Languages in South America – Top 5 Spoken Languages
With over 442 million inhabitants, South America is a vast continent with a rich history of European influence dating back hundreds of years. It is no wonder then that the languages in South America have a huge influence from prominent European...
Useful Arabic Phrases
Later in the year than usual, the World Cup is due to start in Qatar in the coming weeks. With thousands of football fans from across the world travelling to the peninsular country, it is the first time many will have ventured to the Middle East....
Languages Spoken in the UK – Top 5
While it may be surprising, the UK has no official language. This is primarily due to the fact that the UK is made up of 4 different countries: England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. However, what is probably unsurprising is that over 98% of...