The Language Learning Specialists
EuroTalk Today we have a guest post from language company, thebigword, on famous translation mistakes, some of which had serious consequences. Mistakes are common, and to be expected, when you’re learning a language – but when it really matters, it’s important to get it right! Over the years there have been many translation ‘slip ups’ and faux pas, and whilst … Read more
I’m just about to go back to Edinburgh for my final year of university after having spent some time away from the city. I am determined to tick all of the touristy attractions off the list that make the ‘burgh a worthwhile destination, because it’s so true that when you live somewhere you don’t necessarily … Read more
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did do… Explore, Dream, Discover.” Mark Twain For more like this, find us on Pinterest.
As you’ll know if you saw my earlier post about Italian habits, I have just come back from living in Rome for four months as part of a compulsory year abroad for my university degree (a.k.a. second gap year). Before departing for adventure no.2 of the year, I was excited to see old stuff, learn some crazy … Read more
When learning a new language, one thing we all want to avoid is making a fool of ourselves. For those of you learning Spanish, here is a little cheat sheet to steer clear of future embarrassment: When asking for a spoon at a restaurant, be sure to say: ¿Puedo tener una cuchara, por favor? = … Read more
“The person who says it cannot be done should not interrupt the person who is doing it.” Chinese proverb For more like this, find us on Pinterest.
Summer’s here! If you’re trying to decide where to head off on holiday, we have the answer. Try our quiz to find out your ideal destination… Did you get the answer you expected?
When I tell people that I lived in Geneva for five months during my Erasmus year, most say ‘Geneva, yeah…I’ve been to the airport,’ and I have to confess that I was once amongst them. The city as far as I was concerned was a necessary stop on the way towards my most adored pastime … Read more
“Consuetudo certissima est loquendi magistra… Usage is the best language teacher.” Marcus Fabius Quintilianus For more like this, find us on Pinterest.
Today we’re excited to share our first ever bilingual post, written by Lucy, who’s just returned from four months in Rome as part of her university studies. In this post, she talks about a few typical Italian habits she noticed during her time in the city and some of the (slightly surprising) questions she had to … Read more