Top five language learning questions answered

  • Posted by Stephen Whiteley
  • On 16/07/2019
  • Chinese, English, etymology, French, German, language learning, poetry, Portuguese, Spanish
Learning a new language can seem like a difficult task. But when you go through the process you will enjoy the rewarding experiences that a new language will offer you. However, next time you come across those funny ads that guarantee you’ll learn a language in 2 weeks or 1 month, don´t believe it!
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5 Tips to becoming a successful translator

  • Posted by Stephen Whiteley
  • On 09/07/2019
Learning how to become a successful translator is not a day’s job. If you are reading this piece, chances are you know that already. In the same light, though, this does not mean it is impossible to become one. In fact, the reason why many fail at translations is not because they do not have […]
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Ebonics – the English spoken by the African American community

  • Posted by Stephen Whiteley
  • On 05/06/2019
Language is the method of human expression within a social group or amongst members of a culture, that is either spoken or written, consisting of the use of words in a structured and conventional way. According to the Encyclopedia Britannica on language, the key functions of language include communication, the expression of identity, play, imaginative […]
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Differences between European and Brazilian Portuguese

  • Posted by Stephen Whiteley
  • On 21/05/2019
Portuguese is the fifth primary language in the world, but it isn´t only Portugal that uses it as its official language. There are multiple differences between the Portuguese spoken by a native Portuguese and the Portuguese spoken by a Brazilian. They speak the same language and they will certainly understand each other, but the differences […]
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