There is a concept in language that can be a bit of a bully to new writers. Just when they thought they were getting the hang of it, it swoops in and changes the rules, as if to say, “How do you like me know, punk?” I am referring to the concept of register, which […]
Learning how to speak a language, our first language, is an accomplishment that probably all of us take for granted. But yet, learning to speak a language -even our first one- is a challenge that we all should feel proud of. As children, in order to be fluent, master a new tongue and be able […]
When traveling to another country, it is incredibly important to be able to communicate, at least on a basic level, with some of that country’s residents. Before taking a trip abroad, many people purchase travel books, investigate online, talk to friends, and more. These people research customs and cultures, currency information, foods and sites they […]
Have you ever hopped onto an elevator, pressed on one of the buttons, and felt strange little bumps under your finger? Chances are you have. These little bumps are part of a tactile (i.e. perceptible to the touch) writing system for use by blind people. The system is made up of a combination or pattern […]
In our last blog post we talked about the many ways that bilingualism can benefit a person. As stated before, a person who is bilingual enjoys an extraordinary amount of benefits. While learning a new language as an adult is entirely possible, multiple studies have proven that children have a much easier time both grasping […]