The Life I Owe to Languages
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
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My Life in Languages: A Journey of Passion and Purpose
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
Breaking into Freelance Language Work: A Journey of Passion, Persistence and Professional Satisfaction
Embarking on a freelance language career is not for the faint-hearted. It requires dedication, perseverance, and, most importantly, a genuine passion for language and communication. While the path is challenging, … Continue reading Breaking into Freelance Language Work: A Journey of Passion, Persistence and Professional Satisfaction
Why do languages matter? The reasons why languages are a game changer
When I go into schools to talk about the joys and benefits of learning another language or two, I’m often met with a barrage of questions, such as, “why should … Continue reading Why do languages matter? The reasons why languages are a game changer
A Career in Languages – The Journey That Never Ends
As I reflect on my journey through languages, I’m struck by the profound diversity of opportunities they offer. Beyond mere communication tools, languages open doors to a vast array of … Continue reading A Career in Languages – The Journey That Never Ends
Beyond Words – Exploring the Universal Benefits of Multilingualism
Nowadays, when borders are pretty well academic and connections across cultures are increasingly essential, the importance of learning a foreign language can’t be overstated. Despite this reality, it’s not uncommon … Continue reading Beyond Words – Exploring the Universal Benefits of Multilingualism
Working with ‘rarer’ languages – a transformative and multifaceted career journey
For me, discovering languages like Albanian, Basque, Romanian and Catalan has been an enriching journey that goes way beyond linguistic proficiency alone. These languages, considered by many to be ‘niche’, … Continue reading Working with ‘rarer’ languages – a transformative and multifaceted career journey
Learning French – Your Passport to a Wider World
When it comes to languages, French stands as a gateway to an array of fascinating worlds, each brimming with unique traditions, cultures and people. Beyond its linguistic beauty, French is … Continue reading Learning French – Your Passport to a Wider World
Discovering Basque – Defeating the Devil, Three-Day Weeks and other Bizarre Adventures
Learning a new language is always an exciting adventure, but when it comes to the Basque language, the journey becomes even more intriguing. Basque, or Euskara as it is called … Continue reading Discovering Basque – Defeating the Devil, Three-Day Weeks and other Bizarre Adventures
The joys of learning German – a language with so much to offer
I loved learning German at school. It was the exciting new language that French had unlocked. It was the “beautiful” language – ‘Deutsche Sprache, schöne Sprache’, as my ever-enthusiastic German … Continue reading The joys of learning German – a language with so much to offer
Embracing the world: why languages are for everyone
One of the questions I’m asked most often when I go into schools to talk about my love of languages is, why should I learn a language? Doesn’t everyone speak … Continue reading Embracing the world: why languages are for everyone
Top ten tips for working with (and enjoying) languages
I’m often asked, how did you get into languages to begin with, why do you want to work with languages and how do you establish a language services business on … Continue reading Top ten tips for working with (and enjoying) languages
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