Language Facts

What it takes to write a textbook for language learners Ever wondered what goes into making language learning materials? It is not just about throwing together a few grammar exercises and calling it a day. The process is a blend of creativity, pedagogy, and a touch of technological magic. Whether...

How AI Authoring Tools are becoming the ultimate time-saver for language trainers In the ever-evolving landscape of language learning, technology continues to reshape the way we teach, learn, and most recently also how we create our teaching content. The newest innovation, AI Authoring Tools based onLarge Language Models (LLMs), is...

According to a recent study, half of the 7,139 languages currently spoken worldwide are threatened with extinction. Projections indicate that by the end of this century, 1,500 of these languages may no longer be in use. The threat to global language diversity is highlighted in a study published in the...

Autumn is here and you have decided to start studying again. Whether you have taken time off due to vacation, illness or other personal circumstances, getting back into the learning rhythm after a break can be a real challenge. It doesn’t matter whether you have decided on a university degree...

We have all been in classes where the person in charge provides information that we study and learn. This is known as a teacher-centered approach. However, there are also classes where the learners take the lead, resulting in learning by doing. This article provides a closer look at two learner-centered...

Our sense of smell is closely connected to the part of the brain that processes memory. In ancient times, rosemary was thought to strengthen memory. It is believed that the herb was worn as a crown by students in ancient Greece to improve performance when taking exams. Fragrance assists learning...