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We are living in an age dazzled by velocity. Faster processing, faster outputs, faster answers. New tools appear almost every day, each promising to scale what once took time, judgement … Continue reading Why Human Translation Still Matters in an Age of AI
When I think back on my degree, it isn’t the lectures or essays that stand out most clearly. It’s the year I spent living somewhere new – a year that … Continue reading The Year I Learned to Live in Another Language
When people ask me why I’ve spent so much of my life learning languages, I tend to smile and say something along the lines of: “Because speaking someone else’s language … Continue reading One Conversation Away: The Adventures Waiting Behind Every Language You Learn
When we talk about the school subjects that shape lives, we often hear familiar names: maths, science, English. These are seen as the cornerstones – the “essentials.” But quietly, often … Continue reading When We Drop Languages, We Deny Futures: The Case for Languages in Schools
What’s the best language to learn? It’s a question people often ask me when they’re thinking about starting their language journey. They’re usually looking for something practical, something “useful”. Something … Continue reading No Best Language – Just a World Waiting to Meet You
For me, it’s always started with a feeling. A leap into somewhere unfamiliar. A desire not just to visit, but to understand. Not just to speak, but to connect. It’s … Continue reading What’s the Point of Learning a Language?
When I go into schools to talk about languages, I often begin with something very simple, but deeply true: Languages aren’t just something you learn in school. They’re a different … Continue reading Languages: The Thread That Weaves Through Every Subject
I sometimes think about what my life would have looked like if I hadn’t learned other languages. Not just in the abstract, “languages are useful” kind of way, but in … Continue reading The Life I Owe to Languages
I’ve always believed that learning another language is more than just another skill – it’s a gateway to understanding, connection and adventure. My experiences travelling and immersing myself in different … Continue reading Communicating to Belong: The Human Value of Learning a Language
Across schools and universities, language departments are under threat. Courses are being cut, departments downsized, and opportunities to learn languages are diminishing. The justification? Languages are seen as “non-essential”, difficult, … Continue reading Languages: The Educational Superpower We Can’t Afford to Lose
From a very young age, words fascinated me. Whether it was books, stories, punctuation or even fiendish grammar, I found joy in the details of language. As a child, I … Continue reading My Life in Languages: A Journey of Passion and Purpose
Have you ever thought about how learning one language can open doors to another, and then another? Language isn’t just about words, grammar and pronunciation; it’s a gateway to new … Continue reading How One Language Leads to Another: The Endless Journey of Language Learning
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