From social distancing, flattening the curve, to multiple medical, social, and governmental words, the global pandemic has quickly enriched our language to include many words and phrases once exclusive to field professionals only. But language vocabularies have also stretched a lot, proving to be remarkably robust and adaptive as well. Here’s a list of some…
Let’s blame the British The phrase’s origin is uncertain, but it likely got its start in British politics, where the phrase “under a bus” was already in use as a metaphor for misfortune or a conveniently-timed accident. Let’s explore the meaning of ‘Throw someone under the bus’ first. What does it mean to throw someone…
Learning English is not just about reading textbooks and memorizing grammar rules. One of the most crucial aspects of mastering any language is the ability to speak it confidently. In this article, we’ll explore why speaking is so important in an English class and how it can enhance your overall language learning experience. Why Speaking…
Overcoming The Technological Tug-Of-War The COVID-19 pandemic has left an indelible mark on the education system, causing a fundamental shift in the way we learn. This unprecedented situation propelled the accelerated adoption of educational technology (EdTech) as a means to ensure seamless continuity of learning. EdTech has emerged as a huge enabler, empowering institutions to…
Esperanto is the most commonly used artificial language. It was created by Polish physician Ludwig L. Zamenhoff and was first presented in 1887. The name of the language comes from the pseudonym (“Doktoro Esperanto”) used by the author in his first textbook. Esperanto can be learned considerably quicker than a typical natural language. The grammar…
The words you use, and the way they are used, can have a huge impact on others. These can build a more trusting environment and recognise other people’s identities. We want to help you understand the importance of inclusivity and why inclusive language matters. Although society is evolving, with many embracing self-defined identities and leaving…
Hey there! If you’re a young person, you probably know that English isn’t just about grammar rules and classic literature. It’s also about the cool, creative, and constantly evolving world of slang. Slang is like a secret code that makes conversations fun, lively, and sometimes even confusing, in a good way!. Let’s dive into the…
30 September celebrates the feast of St. Jerome, the Bible translator, who is considered the patron saint of translators. St. Jerome was a priest from North-eastern Italy, who is known mostly for his endeavor of translating most of the Bible into Latin from the Greek manuscripts of the New Testament. He also translated parts of…
Language is our primary source of communication. It’s the method through which we share our ideas and thoughts with others. Not only English speaking countries use English as a communication tool. There are thousands of languages in this world. But why learn English? Currently, English is the primary language of not only countries actively touched by British…
Do you know what Spanish cognates and false cognates are? As we all know, learning a foreign language is always difficult but things can get even more complicated when encountering some similarities in the vocabulary. Wondering why something that should make your life easier – such a similarity between two languages – is actually there to…