Quote of the week: 27 Jun 2015
“The limits of my language mean the limits of my world.” Ludwig Wittgenstein
EuroTalk
The language of beer
‘Two beers, please’ is perhaps one of the most useful phrases you can learn at the start of your language-learning journey (and, incidentally, one of the first items you learn with uTalk Essentials). You’ve made it to the country, you’ve struggled with buses from the airport and fought with taxi drivers over the fare. Now … Read more
A trip to Riga
At the risk of sounding like a Eurovision host… greetings from Latvia! I don’t have the sparkly outfit or the slightly dodgy English accent (although some may disagree with that), nor am I looking for my five minutes of fame. So perhaps less Eurovision host, more lazy wanderer. I find myself in the beautiful city … Read more
How to say ‘Father’ in 50 languages
We’d like to wish all the dads out there a Happy Father’s Day! To mark the occasion, here’s how to say ‘father’ in 50 languages… If we missed the language you’re learning, you can probably find it in uTalk, which includes 120. Or let us know which language you’re looking for – chances are we’re working on it! 🙂 … Read more
Quote of the week: 20 Jun 2015
“Keep your face to the sunshine and you can never see the shadow.” Helen Keller
Way, Haul Away… Sea shanties and language learning
Last weekend, I spent a very merry, slightly tipsy few days at the International Sea Shanty Festival in Falmouth. International What, now? Allow me to explain. Every year, Falmouth town hosts a three-day festival of nautical songs and chants, to which people flock not only from all over Cornwall, but from foreign parts too – … Read more
Quote of the week: 13 Jun 2015
“You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.” Zig Zaglar
The ups and downs of coming home
When you work abroad as an English as a foreign language teacher, coming home for the occasional visit and obligatory Christmas festivities means there are a number of things to look forward to. Personally custard, gravy and drinkable tap water are pretty high up on my list, but that’s just me. Friends, family, Wetherspoons breakfast… … Read more
5 reasons NOT to learn a language
Yes, you did read that correctly. We’re always telling you why learning a language is one of the best things you can do – so today, we’re examining a few of the main reasons why people choose not to do it. How many of these do you recognise? 1. I’m not good at languages We’ve … Read more
10 reasons to visit… Dubai
Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates, is known for being a global business hub and home to some of the world’s most incredible buildings. Amy visited the city over the Easter holiday and loved it; here are her top ten reasons to visit… 1. Burj Khalifa The tallest building in the world – at least for another … Read more