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The benefits of being bilingual

Did you grow up bilingual? Are you curious about the importance of learning a second language while you’re young? Let’s take a closer look at what it really means to be bilingual in today’s world. What are the advantages and disadvantages of being bilingual? Researchers do not yet understand the full impact of bilingualism on the lives…
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Learn a new language at a certain age? Absolutely!

Is it really possible to learn a foreign language after 60? Studies show that the oldest language learners have the strongest willpower. In addition, life experience, discipline and patience play key roles in the language learning process. Older learners can usually draw from a large reserve of memory and learning strategies. In this respect, they…
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I’m All Ears! 5 Ways Podcasts Can Help Learn a New Language

There’s an adage in English that says, “Anything worthwhile in life takes time and effort”. This wise saying clearly applies to acquiring foreign language skills. There is no quick remedy to effectively learn a new language; however, there is a fun tool that can help you in your endeavours. Let’s take a closer look at…
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Learning Italian – Best strategies to understand basic conversations

The fastest way to prepare for Italian conversations is to learn words and phrases that are likely to come up in everyday conversation. This means going against the traditional classroom way of learning languages: you don’t need to memorize all the rooms in a house, or names of sports before you can start having conversations…
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The Main Benefits of Multilingualism

Multilingualism
Multilingualism is popular and a personal goal for many of us. What exactly makes multilingualism so special? What are the main benefits of multilingualism? In our most recent blog article, you will find out about the advantages of speaking various languages. Cognitive Benefits Learning and knowing several languages sharpens the mind and improves memory.  It…
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Learning Mandarin – Best Strategies to Understand Basic Conversations

Chinese - How to Understand Basic Conversations
Why is learning Mandarin more popular than ever before? What are the best strategies to understand basic conversations? In our most recent blog article, you will find out why speaking and writing in this language activates the right side of your brain and which strategies should be used to understand basic conversations. Learning Mandarin –…
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How to Set Goals for the New Year 2022

2022 goals
“Our goals can only be reached through a vehicle of a plan, in which we must fervently believe, and upon which we must vigorously act. There is no other route to success.” Pablo Picasso Goal setting can be overwhelming. What do you want to achieve? How can you define realistic goals? Whatever combination of goals…
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Living in a Multicultural City III

Multiculturalism New York City
Insights from New York City We recently featured the most multicultural cities in the world on our Social Media channels. You might wonder how it feels to live in a multicultural environment where multiple languages are spoken, and different customs and traditions are commonplace. We interviewed Pam Hendricks Fauquenot, Assistant Manager and language trainer at…
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Living in a Multicultural City II

Multiculturalism
Insights from New York City We recently featured the most multicultural cities in the world on our Social Media channels. You might wonder how it feels to live in a multicultural environment where multiple languages are spoken, and different customs and traditions are commonplace. We interviewed Marion Valladares Smith, language trainer at inlingua New York…
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Living in a Multicultural City I

multicultural Singapore
Insights from Singapore We recently featured the most multicultural cities in the world on our Social Media channels. You might wonder how it feels to live in a multicultural environment where multiple languages are spoken, and different customs and traditions are commonplace. We interviewed Chris, English trainer at inlingua Singapore and asked him, how the…
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