A melting pot of cosmopolitan cultures, Mexico is a gem to world travellers. Home to strolling mariachis and several world-famous artists, Mexico welcomes visitors looking to immerse themselves in the country’s vibrant culture so get ready to embrace its unique ambience. Vanessa, our guest blogger, describes her adventure as she gets to know Mexico better before deciding whether to move to...
The latest figures approximate the number of languages present and practiced around the globe to be 6500. Out of these, about 2000 languages have fewer than 1000 speakers.
We have all, at some point, come across terms such as IQ (Intelligence Quotient) and EQ (Emotional Quotient). While IQ is used to assess the cognitive ability of a person, the EQ tests are used to identify a person’s ability to recognize and relate to emotions exhibited by others and themselves. A new metric for measuring human capability has now been introduced, known as Cultural Intelligence or...
“With languages, you are at home anywhere.”
– Edmund De Waal
Read on to find out how much of a role language plays in a country’s identity and why it is considered to be the ultimate trump card when it comes to one’s nationality.
Whether we want to or not, most of us have to write, and in most cases we write e-mails, reports, reviews or memos that have to be written in a professional capacity. Good writing is the report that gets action and the letter that says what a phone call can’t. Find out where better writing can take you… In business writing, the language is solid, the point of view is clear and the ideas are...
The French are famous for their cuisine, and indeed they invented the word! For breakfast, they prefer to keep it short and sweet. After all, they don’t call it “le petit déjeuner” for nothing (the little breakfast). A typical breakfast in France is a croissant (buttery rolls of flaky pastry) and/or a tartine (French bread sliced lengthwise, with butter and jam), some fruit or...
French is spoken in thirty-nine countries spread out across five continents. These nations are known as francophone or French-speaking nations. They have French either as an official language or use it for daily communication. Africa Gabon It is estimated that 80% of the population can speak French in Gabon, making it the country with the highest number of French speakers in Africa. Gabon is...
India is the 7th largest economy in the world in terms of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). India has also overtaken China to be the fastest-growing large economy. India is facing exciting times in economic growth and has a hospitable business environment. Being a country with 22 official languages spread across its various states, overseas businesses eager to enter the Indian market are usually...
Some learn a new language just before they travel to a new country. Others learn it to expand their intellect and explore new cultures. Most turn to languages to help them in their careers and help them earn more than what they do at present. Deciding which language to learn can be difficult as there are other factors to consider such as your geographical location and the industry you work in...
Cornwall, also known as Cornish Riviera, is a county on England’s rugged southwestern tip, culminating at the promontory Land’s End. The county is famous for its picturesque harbor villages and sandy beaches.
Here are 5 reasons why Cornwall in England should be your next holiday destination.