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5 Interesting Careers for Language Lovers (Beyond Translators and Interpreters) Posted by meaghan on Jun 11, 2014 in Archived Posts
When thinking of foreign language-related careers, the first options that come to mind are probably translator, interpreter, and foreign language teacher. Surely, none of those are bad options for a language lover. But linguaphiles aren’t limited to such narrow career paths, and often have interests beyond language learning (blasphemy, I know!) In fact, studying languages…
Get Your Head in the Game: 2014 World Cup of Languages Contest! Posted by meaghan on Jun 9, 2014 in Archived Posts
Imagine if the Super Bowl lasted an entire month, featured teams from every corner of the globe, received more than 3 billion views worldwide, and only came around once every four years. That, friends, is the FIFA World Cup™, with less American “football” and a whole lot more fútbol. Even if you aren’t a fan…
Why on earth would you learn THAT language? Posted by meaghan on Jun 4, 2014 in Archived Posts
Learning a less common language? Chances are someone (or practically everyone) has asked you, completely bewildered, “Why on earth would you learn that language?” Here are a few replies you can choose from. Or, heck, send them all of these fine reasons to learn whatever language your heart desires: 1. I’m making gains with my…
Teaching Yourself a Language? Then Act Like a Teacher! Posted by meaghan on May 21, 2014 in Archived Posts
When you’re learning a language on your own, you have to play both roles: student and teacher. The problem is, while we’re all fairly familiar with being a student (for better or worse!) most of us aren’t too familiar with the other side of the equation. This imbalance can lead you into an ineffective language…
Summer is Coming: 15 Fun and Effective Ways to Learn a New Language over Summer Vacation Posted by meaghan on May 14, 2014 in Archived Posts
That’s right, summer is coming, which means it’s time to soak up some sun, sleep in late, head to the beach, and laze around. But it’s also the perfect time to start learning a new language. With three-ish months of freedom from school and projects and exams, you’re sure to have plenty of time and…
Get the Slang of It—A Sweet Sampling of Foreign Language Idioms Posted by meaghan on May 7, 2014 in Archived Posts
As important as it is to learn proper grammar in a new language, it’s equally important to keep up with how people actually speak. If you ask me, there’s no better form of colloquial speech than idioms. So, eager language-learning beavers, let’s jump in feet first, swing into action, and get waist deep in some…
Why Learning Languages Gets Easier Each Time Posted by meaghan on May 5, 2014 in Archived Posts
Ever heard that less is more? That may be so when it comes to applying makeup, but not when it comes to learning languages. The best way to become a great language learner is to learn more languages. For those of you learning your second language from scratch right now, this probably sounds extremely discouraging…