The Spanish language, in all its rich variations, is reshaping global business in profound ways. While every variant brings its own strengths to the table, the Peninsular accent continues to play a unique role in formal business contexts.
Disclaimer: While this article focuses on my experience preparing for the Korean language proficiency exam (TOPIK), the strategies and lessons I share can be applied to any language exam, including IELTS and TOEFL. If you’re an English learner preparing for these tests, you’ll find useful tips here, too! I’m thrilled to share that I recently achieved Level 5 on the TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean) exam, and I want to take you through my journey, struggles, and strategies that helped me rea
So, you’ve decided to embark on the exciting journey of learning Russian. First of all, I admire you! The road you’re about to travel is full of challenges, but it’s definitely worth it. Here are some tips for your inspiration. Set a clear goal, a.k.a, keep your eyes on the prize Don’t underestimate the role of motivation. A few YouTube videos or a chat with someone can inspire you in the beginning, but you’ll need something more solid to keep you going. A clear goal (ideally using the SMART
Dreading learning the language of Portuguese? You’re wrong! It can be fluid and quite pleasant with the suitable techniques. These ten tools are guaranteed to make learning a new language or even revisiting an old one both seamless and effective: all that is required is a spare minute or two in your busy schedule to put them to use. Applications for learning Portuguese LiveXP This application, which is available both for iOS and Android, can help you a lot. With the Word Trainer, which is f
Aside from being an ESL teacher, I study foreign languages myself. I have been doing so for a decade, and this has provided me with many valuable tips. Just monotonously writing down or reading lessons doesn’t work at all. Perhaps one would be able to memorize the theoretical side; however, when it comes to practicing it, they may fail. This is why, whenever it is possible, it is best to understand the rules depicted in a certain topic. Understanding a lesson will help the learner cement their
Letters and sounds While English utilizes the Latin alphabet with 26 letters, the Ukrainian language employs the Cyrillic alphabet with 33 characters. Additionally, English consonants have a strong pronunciation before vowels, unlike Ukrainian consonants, which are classified as hard and soft. Voiced consonants are always voiced at the end of the word, and before deaf consonants, the word’s meaning often changes if they are unvoiced. For example: “face” [feɪs] (noun) refers to the front part o
In this article, we will explore the differences and uses of these words, as well as some “between” and “among” examples. Let’s begin!