The Latvian language alphabet: a perfect guide to the Latvian language for beginners
When you start to learn a foreign language, there is always intrigue. How is this language formed, what are its letters and sounds. How does the spelling differ a lot or just a little from the pronunciation? Are there any letters that are specific to this language only? The Latvian language is not an exception.…
A journey through the alphabets of the world: exploring alphabets and sounds
We all learn the alphabets and sounds of our native language from a very young age. Thus we get the ability to name letters and identify the sounds they make. Without this knowledge, we wouldn’t be able to share or perceive information in a written way. So, the importance of learning the alphabet of your…
The Russian alphabet unveiled: a guide into Cyrillic alphabets, letters, and sounds
The Russian alphabet is a set of letters, written in Cyrillic script used in all Slavic languages. The Russian alphabet (ру́сский алфави́т) consists of 33 letters: 20 consonants, 10 vowels, and 1 semivowel “Й”. Once you learn the Russian Cyrillic alphabet, you’ll be able to read in other Slavic languages using Cyrillic scripts, such as Belarusian and Ukrainian. Table…
What you need to know for IELTS preparation: FAQs answered
The IELTS stands for The International English Language Testing System. It is one of the most important international tests assessing your English language proficiency. It is a required assessment for those students planning to study in higher education institutions worldwide in the English language. Also, it is a must-have test for those applying for studies…
American English vs British English: how to learn American accent
Language is not just about words. It’s about nuances and melody that create rich communication. English language learners know that very well as they encounter different English accents around the world. There are several English accents and a variety of dialects. The most known English accents are: British English accent, American English, Australian accent, and…
25 different ways of how to say sorry and express regret in Spanish
Learning Spanish language is famously easy as it doesn’t have a huge vocabulary (like Arabic, for example). But students learning this beautiful language should aim to use synonyms as often possible so as not to sound repetitive. One example is learning how to say sorry in Spanish and how to say excuse me in Spanish…
5 reasons to add language learning to your summer routine
Together with the academic holidays in the summertime, many people pause learning during the summer. Many factors contribute to that, such as the desire to break and rest, taking time away for traveling and focusing on experiences and exploration, spending more time on outdoor activities, and giving it all to quality time with family and…
Why learn a language with a language tutor?
“I always start strong with language learning, but then life gets in the way…”, “I keep telling myself I’ll practice every day, but somehow I never manage to.” Consistency is key in language learning. Let’s speak about how to bee consistent and persistent in your objective to learn a language. The PROBLEM with not being…
How to use the GROW model to teach English online
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5 things you should know before you decide to teach English online
There are plenty of platforms available today for language tutors and teachers online, offering English online teaching jobs. They all strive to attract you by asking you to create your profile and start teaching English online immediately. Many of them don’t even check if you have any teaching experience and if you are a qualified…