The United Arab Emirates is one of the fastest growing destinations for business and leisure visitors, with its fascinating mix of the ancient and modern. Huge investment in the economic and tourism infrastructure has reinvented it as a unique strategic hub between East and West. Make sure you know how to navigate the fascinating cultural waterways of this desert country, as Expo 2020 looms. From...
Quirky Slang and Phrases from Around the World
When the Sherman Brothers wrote, “It’s a small world after all” for Disney, they probably never dreamed that it would (arguably) become one of the most widely used phrase in the world. It is a small world indeed, and it very likely it won’t be long before you pack your bags for your next holiday or trip abroad.
Top Foreign Movies in 6 Different Languages You Need to See
So you’re learning a new language. Sitting in front of your course book, practicing your phrases, and it’s just not doing it for you? There you are, wishing you could just curl up and watch a movie instead; you can almost taste the salty explosion of homemade popcorn…Well, doing both at the same time could just be the ideal way to light up your lingo skills. One of the reasons...
Learn How to Say ‘Where Are You From?’ in Italian
10 Reasons to Learn Languages Socially
With the internet and technology affecting all human activities today, it’s no surprise that social media has become a vital part of our daily lives and how! Learning languages socially isn’t unheard of yet many still aren’t aware of the many advantages it offers. From vlogs and blogs to a time convenient group ‘chat’ session, social language learning can make you a fluent foreign language...
5 Trucos Para Aprender a Hablar Inglés de Negocios y No Morir en el Intento
El inglés es la lengua franca más hablada en el mundo. Hoy en día millones de personas lo utilizan como segundo idioma, y es por esto que el inglés es el lenguaje de negocios más importante en la actualidad. Ya sea que seas miembro de una empresa con sucursales alrededor del mundo, o que tu trabajo involucre mantenerte en contacto con hombres de negocios extranjeros, aprender inglés es una...
Cultural Journey in to the famous Camino de Santiago
All Camino roads lead to Santiago de Compostela in the province of Galicia Join us for a very special insight into the cultural journey of the famous Camino de Santiago, with all Camino roads leading to Santiago de Compostela in the province of Galicia, known to be the final resting place of St. James the Apostle. Our travel writer, Vanessa Lynn Uzcategui, gets up front and personal with her...
Learn Basic Greetings in the Dutch Language
Fascinating Facts to Float Your European Boat
If you love travelling, it’s almost certain that somewhere in Europe is on your romantic list, your bucket list, pretty much your everything list! Europe is the perfect getaway to satisfy wanderlust – from alfresco dinners next to the quaint canals of Amsterdam, visiting centuries of history and art in Rome, taking selfies against the azure blue horizon of Greek beaches, clubbing in Ibiza, to...