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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?
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
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
When I was in my late teens and early twenties, I was lucky enough to experience at first hand, and in many ways, the fact that learning a language isn’t … Continue reading Languages: The Bridges Connecting People and the World
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
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
In a world fraught with mistrust and misunderstanding, the ability to communicate across cultures and celebrate shared humanity is surely of the utmost importance. Yet many people believe they’re inherently … Continue reading Don’t Get Me Wrong: There’s Another Language for Everyone
Language is perceived by many as a mere tool for communication. It’s the means by which we express thoughts, share ideas and connect with others. But language is so much … Continue reading From Communication to Connection: The Global Rewards of Language Learning
As with so many of my lifelong passions and interests, my first encounter with linguistics came from a book. It was back in the days when my parents would take … Continue reading Exploring Linguistics: Where Science and Languages Meet
In a world where communication knows no bounds and the need for understanding is perhaps more acute than ever, the allure of languages beckons to those willing to embark on … Continue reading From Doubt to Discovery: Unlocking the Magic of Languages
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