There are many good reasons to learn German. Worldwide, there are over 200 million German speakers, and this number grows every year. Germany’s stable economy, innovative prowess, and career opportunities are just some of the endless reasons to learn German. Still not convinced? Below we have laid out the main reasons for you. Read more
The Mid-Autumn Festival (zhongqiu – 中秋節), also known as the Moon Festival or Mooncake Festival), is here again. It takes place on the 15th day of the 8th month in the Lunar calendar, when the moon is supposedly the fullest and brightest. It is a traditional festival celebrated in Chinese culture and many Asian culture share the tradition. The origins of the festival derive from the custom of moon worship. You may refer to our blog post to learn more.
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Imagine a pair of books sitting on a mahogany desk in front of you. On your left is a leather hardback novel of vermillion. You feel its rough texture as you run your fingers on its front page. You gingerly lift the cover, revealing its contents, creamy and vanilla-scented as you get a whiff of its pages. You read the first few words: “A curious cat went through the desert.” Your heart sinks as you are filled with disappointment. How could such an enchanting book be so dull? Your eyes dart to the paperback next to it, its alabaster cover shining under the fluorescent light. “Perhaps this novel might be more promising?” you inquire as you begin to unveil the first page: It reads: “The feline’s inky tail swishes in the air as fast as lightning as it slinks through the desert’s sand-covered ground, its head full of questions.” Wrapping the paperback firmly in your arms, you leave the desk with unwavering confidence since you have made the right choice.
Writing can be a daunting task for many people, but by following some simple tips that I have outlined below, it can become a lot easier. The key thing to remember is that writing is all about communicating your message in the most effective way possible so that it can be understood. Think about who you are writing to (your readers) and why. Read more
Do you want to learn a new language? If you search online “how to learn a language,” you’ll be inundated with a deluge of videos, articles, books, and blog posts filled with strategies, tips, and techniques. But as a beginner, it’s impossible to decide which learning strategies are worthwhile and which ones aren’t. Half of them seem to offer general advice, while the other half showcase clever strategies and techniques to fast-track your learning and become a language superstar in no time at all, with most of them being marketed as tips or strategies that you ‘need’ to use, or else you’ll be left in the dust.
A company’s success involves the synergy of different factors such as great Leadership Emotional Intelligence Training, innovation, strong financial management, sound marketing strategies, and a well-defined vision. As companies are becoming more and more global, they need to constantly find that competitive edge if they want to be successful in this highly competitive environment. Having a multilingual workforce is key to achieving this. In turn, having access to language learning resources is key to developing a multilingual workforce.
Today is Tuen Ng (Tuen1 Ng5 | duānwǔ in Putonghua pinyin), more commonly known internationally as the Dragon Boat Festival! It Is a traditional holiday which occurs on the 5th day of the 5th Chinese lunar month and is one of the four major festivals celebrated in Chinese culture, along with the Chinese New Year, Mid-Autumn Festival and Ching Ming.
I have been teaching English in Hong Kong now for over 20 years and I have often been asked the following three questions, which I will now again try to answer in this short blog post.
I thought I would begin with this question mainly because, in short, there is no such thing as ‘the best English’. Many people assume or believe it is the Queen’s English. I guess this is because she is the head of state of the United Kingdom that includes England where English originated. As such it stands to reason for some that she has received the best education and must speak perfect English.
Many people ask me: “Isn’t Latin a dead language?” Well, it’s true that there’s no longer a community of native Latin speakers. But the language lives on in English, and in a small but growing community of enthusiasts who use it as a living language.
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