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.
The Cornish language, which was branded as ‘Extinct’, has been reclassified as “critically endangered” by the United Nations group UNESCO. This change reflects the revitalization process that has taken place over the years to resurrect the language after it was believed to have died out as a first language in the year 1777.
Introduction Reviving elements of history to enjoy it in the present is a practice we have adopted for long. Language, as with everything else, disappears as soon as the followers or people who practice them decide to move onto something better. At times its’ impractical grammar but more often than not, it’s usually a change in the social dynamics that lead to a language disappearing from the...
Deciding to learn a language is always the hardest step. Or so you would think. The hardest part of learning a new language is deciding which language to learn. There are over 160 languages in the world from which you have to choose the language that you think will satisfy your need for adventure and excitement and of course, practicality. After all, language learning is not all about grammar...
“You gather the idea that Mauritius was made first and then heaven, and that heaven was copied after Mauritius.” (Mark Twain). Vulture Culture Patrizia shares her memories of one of the most romantic locations in the world!
While most might think of learning a supposedly “dead” language as a waste of time, there are a few people who feel otherwise. I’m one amongst them and I’m here to tell you how Latin is more alive than ever and why it might be one of the most useful languages you can learn.
Named after Saint Paul of Tarsus, São Paulo is Brazil’s vibrant financial center. As well as being Brazil’s richest state, it’s also the largest city in South America. Located in the southeast region of Brazil, it’s well worth a visit, especially if you are into cool architecture. We’re thinking here of its iconic buildings, from its neo-Gothic cathedral and the 1929...
In a globalized economy, language training is no longer a “great if there is spare budget” but an essential component of corporate success. 72.4% of global consumers are more likely to buy a product with information in their own language 56.2% of global consumers say the ability to obtain information in their own language is more important than price. Tying in language training to your company’s...
More and more businesses are developing into multinational firms, and acquiring the skill of a foreign language could result in better career opportunities for the employee as well as higher productivity for the organization. While it is widely accepted and encouraged to have a multilingual workplace today, some industries must be more proactive than others.