One way to express your thoughts is by creating blogs. Even if your goal is to simply make your voice be heard, you also want to let as many people as possible read what you have written. If you are well-versed in English and you…
There is a bizarre phenomenon that exists among twins, whether identical or fraternal. It is said that about 50% of twins may develop this in their young age. This is their ability to develop a language that only the two of them can understand. This…
There are times when you are faced with sentences that do not seem to make any sense. This is called syntactic ambiguity. Unless the sentences are unintentionally written to be ambiguous, these are sentences that are grammatically correct. However it might take you some time…
The Mfangano Island in Lake Victoria, Nyanza province, Kenya is home to the Olusuba or Suba people. According to the census of population conducted a few years ago, the island still has a thriving tribal group numbering by the thousands. The island where the Suba…
Just a single word that is mistranslated can cause a huge problem with unprecedented effects. History can attest to how these words caused problems at a larger scale. Let us take a look back at some of these historical events that have something to do…
When running a business that has an international market, the first thing that you have to consider is how you can advertise the business to potential clients. In making your business popular, you need the best marketing campaign materials. Since you are targeting clients who…
Engagement is an important part of various cultures. This is where the soon to be wedded couples publicly declare their intention to be married. This is also where the blessing of the family members is sought for. Here are some of the most interesting engagement…
Many parents have a dilemma on whether or not they will send their kids to bilingual schools. This is true especially for non-English speaking countries. Parents worry when it comes to this aspect since they are torn between letting their children learn a new language…
In the remote town of Lajamanu, in Australia’s Northern Territory, a linguist from the University of Michigan named Carmel O’Shannessy, has been studying the people in the town for close to ten years. She discovered that around 350 of the town’s residents, most of them…
For non-native speakers learning the English language, the most important lesson that the teacher should impart is confidence. It is a lot easier for these learners to be proficient in English when they are given more opportunities to speak and express themselves. Though there are…
In many ways, Thailand and the Philippines are similar when it comes to how they value the culture of being polite. There are certain rules observed when it comes to greetings, corporate communication, dealing with the elders and what to do when in public. These…
There are several components necessary to master a language. It is not just about being able to read and understand certain words. It also entails mastery of the spoken language. There are language learners who learn how to read and write fast. However, if they…
