Swahili is spoken in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and is used as a lingua franca throughout East Africa. Swahili is known for being one of the easiest African languages to learn. It’s a phonetic language which means you can read Swahili just the same way it is written. Tanzanians and Kenyans enjoy conversing and making small talk. They are friendly and very sociable. Learn how to flirt in Swahili and...
The last few years have seen education make enormous strides. The number of digital tools and learning methods available to people has grown at an astonishing rate. This has made learning easier for many people. Whereas before you were limited to the confines of schools, colleges, and universities, now online instructors or self-study courses can be accessed from the comfort of your home, this is...
Perhaps you’ve been thinking about learning a new language for business or to build a successful career. Whatever may be your reason, the benefits of learning languages for business are aplenty! According to a US-based recruitment company, almost 40% of employers plan to hire bilingual or multilingual employees in 2021. As communication is key for any successful relationship, knowing the local...
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought the majority of lives to a halt. Businesses have reduced operations and everyday living has become limited to ‘essentials only’. While a large number of individuals have switched to working remotely, there is a unique section of people that continues to work selflessly in order to serve the community. These are the people at the frontline – healthcare and...
While the primary role of a teacher is to guide learners to new information, teaching is often much more complex. A teacher interacts with learners on a regular basis and for long hours naturally leading to an important developmental relationship where learners rely on more than just guidance with the subject being taught. A teacher has several responsibilities and with this article, we will...
Working from home is gaining steam off late, owing to organizations focussing more on productivity and creativity rather than traditional practices. The belief is to get the most out of an employee by ensuring they are not bogged down by distractions such as long commutes to work or a skewed work-family relationship which can result in employee dissatisfaction and hence poor results. Work...
Mastering the finer points of English grammar is not enough as you need to practice (a lot) to become fluent in English and speak like a native speaker.
Canada is a modern country that attracts people from all over the globe for its well-preserved environment, safety and good quality of life. Canada boasts a multicultural society, with people from across the globe, living together, despite the cultural differences that come with being a culturally diverse country. The number of languages in a country where people of different cultures mingle...