Living Language had a great time at the Society for Human Resource Management 2017 Conference in New Orleans—despite the humid and sometimes rainy weather. Knowing multiple languages is becoming an essential asset for employees to have. So, we were able … Continue reading
Have you ever wondered why learning a language seems to just come naturally to some while others have to struggle to get through a basic conversation? There’s a huge field of research … Continue reading
In certain cultures, the summer solstice, or midsummer, is met with specific rituals. We asked our tutors and other language experts to share some of the summer and midsummer traditions from their cultures. Ireland “Traditionally in Ireland, St. John’s Eve (Oíche … Continue reading
Learning a new word or phrase every day is a great way to build your vocabulary step by step. That’s why we share words and phrases in several languages so that you can learn continuously. Whether you’re learning Hebrew, Korean, … Continue reading
How well do you know your national flags? Below, we’ll show you ten flags; you guess the country they each belong to. As an extra hint, we’ll give you the official language too. 1. One of the official … Continue reading
It’s nearly midsummer, and where better to spend the longest day of the year than in Sweden, where white nights are long and light? If you’re headed to Stockholm or even farther north, here are some phrases that will get … Continue reading
Learning a new word or phrase every day is a great way to build your vocabulary step by step. That’s why we share words and phrases in several languages so that you can learn continuously. Whether you’re learning French, German, … Continue reading
Several languages mark for gender, meaning the language distinguishes the gender of nouns and their corresponding adjectives. This doesn’t mean an object is inherently male or female, but that the word itself is. About 25% of languages use grammartical gender; … Continue reading
For most of the month of June, millions are observing Ramadan. Since this is a holy month in Islam-and predominantly celebrated in the Middle East-we’ve created a reading list of books that will delve into the region’s history, encourage you … Continue reading
Today is Donut Day! Celebrate with a dozen of your favorites: custard filled, glazed, maybe even an apple fritter? We know donuts to be an American breakfast staple, but what about around the world? This article from Delish took a … Continue reading