Tips on Learning Spanish As a Foreign Language

Why Learn Spanish?

Spanish is the fourth most-spoken language in the world and is the official language for 20 countries spread across 4 continents. Originating in Spain, and spoken by most residents there, it is also spoken in Mexico and all of Central and South America except Brazil, Guyana and Surinam. Spanish is also spoken in [...]

June 18, 2008 | Filed Under Learning Spanish | Leave a Comment 

Learning the Japanese Language

“IMPOSSIBLE,” you say? Not necessarily. Why, if you think about it you may already know some words in Japanese, such as kimono and sake (rice wine)! Did you know that if you say the English pronoun “I,” it sounds as if you are saying “love” in Japanese (ai)? Or that if you say “cow” in [...]

June 18, 2008 | Filed Under Learn Japanese | Leave a Comment 

Learn the Italian Language

As you probably know, the the official language of Italy is Italian. As you might expect given the country’s history (Italy was not unified as a single country until 1861), there are many regional variations and dialects. Although these dialects are generally mutually understandable, they do in fact also have considerable differences. For official and [...]

June 18, 2008 | Filed Under Learn Italian | Leave a Comment 

A New Year’s Resolution to Learn a New Language

Danny Glover, the famous American actor, once said that his new year’s resolution was to learn French, because everyone he wants to speak with in West Africa speaks French. If you would like your fun new year’s resolution to be to learn a new language, then there are quite a few different ways you can [...]

June 18, 2008 | Filed Under General Language Learning | Leave a Comment 

Bulgarian Language

You may be relieved to know that while you are visiting Bulgaria, the majority of people speak English as a second language, particularly if they are living and working in the major tourist resorts.
English is first foreign language taught in schools, whilst German and Russian are also widely taught. However, in the countryside, it could [...]

June 9, 2008 | Filed Under Learn Bulgarian | Leave a Comment 

An Introduction To Bulgaria

Bulgaria is a recently discovered country for investers and many foreigners are now making this country their home. It has massive investment potential and an added bonus is its moderate climate. However, how much is actually known about this country and its people? This article aims to inform everyone about Bulgaria and the ever important [...]

June 9, 2008 | Filed Under Learn Bulgarian | Leave a Comment