The Language Learning Specialists
We’ve just found this fun illustration by ESL of the 50 weirdest languages on Earth (and beyond), and it’s got us thinking… What makes a language ‘weird’? Is there even such a thing as a weird language, or do they just seem strange to us because we don’t know them? We’d agree that English is a … Read more
We’ve all seen the Italian city of Venice in the movies, but does it live up to its reputation as one of Europe’s most beautiful and historic cities? Amy says yes; here are her ten reasons to check out Venice for yourself. 1. Boats I think this has to be a very obvious point, as … Read more
“The limits of my language mean the limits of my world.” Ludwig Wittgenstein
‘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
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
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
“Keep your face to the sunshine and you can never see the shadow.” Helen Keller
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
“You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great.” Zig Zaglar
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