Are you wondering how to improve your Spanish accent? Have you been learning Spanish, but find yourself unsure of your pronunciation, and even when you know what the proper pronunciation is, have a hard time making the correct sounds? One of the hardest parts of learning a new language is improving your accent - and learning a Spanish accent is no different. In this case, you're probably wondering, how to speak like a native Spanish speaker. How do you get rid of your American accent - wh

I haven't learned a new language for a long time, but I am still on the journey of using a language that is not my native language. My first language is French, and my second language is English. Before immersing myself in English full time by moving to New York 10 years ago, I learned English for 15 years as part of my education.  Recently, I came across an app called Duolingo, and let me tell you, I wish I could have had access to Duolingo all this time! While there's no replacement for le

Business Spanish can sound quite different than everyday Spanish. If you have been transferred to a Spanish speaking country or work in an industry where the Spanish language dominates, then you might be in need to learn more business vocabulary in Spanish and vocabulary for the workplace.  In this post, I set out to give you a comprehensive guide to business Spanish. Everything from getting your first interview to talking with your coworkers to writing professional emails.  Also, we wil

Learning a language fast is really all about strategy. Whether you are taking a class or learning by yourself, you will need to actively find ways to practice the language. The advantage of studying a language is that there are dozens of ways you can incorporate it into your daily life without having to sit and open a book to study it. After all, language is a reflection of life. It is through language that we make sense of the world.  Incorporating a new language into your life might

French is a beautiful language spoken by millions of people around the world. If you're just starting to learn French, one of the first things you'll need to do is learn how to pronounce the alphabet. While learning the alphabet is often something that people think about as a preschool activity, it is a skill that is very useful at any point in life, which is why it should be a priority in your French language learning process. With shifting education platforms and new ways to do distance le

You may think you do not know French but in reality, you do more than you could imagine. A lot of English words take their roots into French roots as much as Latin roots. Some words are borrowed directly from the French repertoire, others are similar but use an American spelling and pronunciation and finally some expressions are coming straight from the French culture and lifestyle. Let Me Be Your Guide Today for a Little “Voyage” in Paris  Close your eyes and visualize ... You wak

More often than not, the main question on a new language learner’s mind is, “What is the best way to learn a language?” Between language lessons, grammar books, conversation practice, and exercises, learning a new language can be a long and challenging process. On the other hand, few things are more rewarding than carrying out a conversation in a foreign tongue. To help you in your language-learning journey, we sought out the advice of language experts around the globe to compile the

Have you ever wanted to become fluent in ASL and think, where do I begin? Do I start with names? Fingerspelling? Places? Animals? The weather?... feeling stressed and overwhelmed yet? Well stress no more, you found the right place to start; basic ASL signs. What signs are we talking here? They are a combination of a few simple signs that can help you to start a basic conversation. We will discuss what they are and how they can be used as you begin learning to sign and communicate in ASL. We w

Have you ever wondered what your baby would say if they could speak? Whether your baby is hearing or deaf, using American Sign Language (ASL) will have positive and rewarding impacts on their everyday lives. Using ASL leads to earlier and clearer communication, promotes cognitive development, and gives babies the opportunity to share their needs and wants before they can speak. Other benefits to teaching babies sign language include: Larger vocabularies  Increased self-esteem Higher

Starting to feel tense in thinking about the English Tenses? This is why I should probably stick to teaching and not be a comedian. Jokes aside, tenses are an essential part of the English language. They allow speakers to clarify the timing of when an action is happening. In this article, we will briefly go over each English tense and how it is used. But first, what are tenses? What are Tenses? Essentially a tense will indicate the timing of an action. There are three basic tenses in Englis