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How to Learn a Language When You Don’t Like Learning Languages Posted by meaghan on Dec 24, 2014 in Archived Posts
For some people, the process of learning a language is just as exciting as being able to speak it. They enjoy researching word origins, discovering conjugation patterns, comparing vocabulary and expressions from one language to the next, and meticulously perfecting their pronunciation. Then, you have the rest of us who just want to put the…
5 Shining Examples of the Art of Translation Posted by meaghan on Dec 10, 2014 in Archived Posts
To the unknowing reader, a translated text is simply a copy of the text re-written into the target language. This perspective fails to classify translators as what they truly are: artists. Sure, translating court documents may be more cut-and-dry (though I give serious kudos to anyone who has learned all of that legal jargon in more than…
10 Holiday Gifts for the Foreign Language Lover in Your Life Posted by meaghan on Dec 3, 2014 in Archived Posts
Tis the season for gift-giving, but what do you get for the language lover in your life? Whether you’re the type who spends weeks meticulously planning the perfect gift, or the type who fights for a parking spot at the mall on Christmas Eve at the last minute, it’s all about finding the right gift…
12 Things Language Learners Like Posted by meaghan on Dec 1, 2014 in Archived Posts
We’ve talked about 10 problems that all language learners face (and 10 more, for good measure), but what about the joys of learning a language? There’s a reason—or 12—that we all love it so much. Here’s our list, now tell us what’s on yours. 1. Having multilingual conversations… with yourself. We all do it. 2…
Pinguistics: Using Pinterest to Learn a Language Posted by meaghan on Nov 26, 2014 in Archived Posts
Many of you are probably already pinning away on Pinterest, a social media network in the form of an online pinboard. From recipes, hairstyle ideas, DIY crafts, and workout tutorials to frivolous puppy pictures, Pinterest has something for everyone. That includes you, language learners. If you haven’t considered it before, curating a Pinerest board centered…
Give Thanks in 30 Languages Posted by meaghan on Nov 12, 2014 in Archived Posts
‘Tis the season for being thankful. But you know what sounds a whole lot cooler than “thank you”? Merci, gracias, or takk. Spread a little multicultural gratitude this holiday season by learning 20 different ways to say “thank you.” English Thank you Arabic شكرا Croatian Hvala Danish Tak Dutch Dank u wel French Merci German…
5 Ways Bilingualism Can Enhance Your Career [SlideShare] Posted by meaghan on Nov 10, 2014 in Archived Posts
We live in a competitive world. Even though competition for jobs is at the lowest rate since 2008, the ugly truth seems to be that people are actually giving up on their search, skewing the statistics. Everyone is looking for ways to set themselves apart. Even high school students are acquiring internships at record high levels to…