Science & History of Language

English Phonemes: Mastering the Sounds of English

If you’re a native English speaker and trying to learn a new language, learning about English phonemes is an ideal way – and a somewhat unconventional method – to help you acquire most other languages. Read More >>

54+ Easy and Effective Ways to Learn a Language

Ramsay Lewis

You want to learn a language. Read More >>

New Year’s Resolution - Learn a Language This Year

Ramsay Lewis

Yes, I know: You always make New Year’s resolutions, but you only actually stick with them until February. Read More >>

Fail Your Way to Success: The 5 Best—and Worst—Language Mistakes to Make

Ramsay Lewis

Why You Need to Make Mistakes to Learn a Language Making Language Mistakes Can be Painful I’ve lived in Brazil for over a year now, and I still feel embarrassed when I forget how to say, “It was nice to meet you.” in Portuguese. Read More >>

12 Life-Changing Benefits of Learning a Language

Ramsay Lewis

The Extraordinary Benefits of Learning a Language Learning a language is challenging and it takes a ton of time. Read More >>

Want to stop saying “Bon-Jer”? How To Improve Your Pronunciation

Ramsay Lewis

It’s Okay to Have an Accent There’s a very specific feeling of shame I get when I say something in Portuguese to a Brazilian, and they can’t understand me. Read More >>

The World’s Most Unusual Languages

Siobhan Wood

How Many Languages are Spoken in the World Today? Read More >>

What Part of No Don’t You Understand? Origins of the Word “No”

Emily Taylor

The Etymology & Origins of the Word "No" Around the World Every language has a word for it. Read More >>

Order From Tragedy: Roget and The Origin Of The First Thesaurus

Siobhan Wood

Beautiful Tools Borne Out of Less Beautiful Circumstances - Peter Mark Roget (1779-1869) Peter Mark Roget was a remarkable man. Read More >>

Want to Learn Faster? Design an At Home Language Immersion Program

Ramsay Lewis

How to Create an At Home Language Learning Study Plan I am a language teacher. Read More >>

What’s The Deal With Numbers? Counting Systems in Different Languages

Siobhan Wood

Four-Twenty and Nineteen Problems… But French Numbers Ain’t One! Read More >>

8 Myths That Can Get in the Way of Your Language Learning

Ramsay Lewis

Language Learning Myths and Misconceptions that Might be Holding You Back Language is beautiful. Read More >>

Use and Abuse of the Word Literally – A Crisis of Language?

Siobhan Wood

How the Term 'Literally' has Changed Over Time “That chili was so hot it literally blew my head off” “She literally flew off the handle” “That person literally makes my blood boil” Literally. Read More >>

Get Fluent Quickly by Building Language Learning Into Your Routine

Ramsay Lewis

The Best Way to Learn a Language is to Use the Language Have you ever started studying a new language and failed? Read More >>

Is It Possible to Learn a Language Playing Video Games?

Ramsay Lewis

Learning Can Be Fun: How to Learn a Language Playing Video Games Have you ever wondered what the most effective way to learn a new language is? Read More >>

Where Do Accents Come From?

Siobhan Wood

The Birth of a New Accent - Antarctic English Accents are truly fascinating. Read More >>

Dream Jobs for People with Language Skills

Siobhan Wood

Best Careers for Language Learners We all have our reasons for studying a language. Read More >>

New Study Links Hi-Tech Success to Foreign Language Learning

Siobhan Wood

How Computer Programming Aptitude and Language Study are Related - Benefits of Learning A Foreign Language What are the best-suited careers for people with language skills? Read More >>

How to Use Gender-Neutral Spanish Language

Siobhan Wood

What is Gender-Neutral Spanish? Read More >>

How to Learn a Language With Your Kids

Siobhan Wood

Keep Your Children Entertained by Involving Them in Your Language Study Benefits of Language Learning for Kids Children who learn languages perform better academically. Read More >>