There are about 7 billion people on our planet and about 7,000 different languages, but half of the population speaks one of only 23 languages. An interesting infographic by Alberto Lucas Lopéz shows the relative size of the speaking population for all languages that exceed 50 million speakers.
The more languages you know, the more important you are. Many still adhere to this saying today, because in addition to making communication with foreigners easier, by knowing the language you also get to know their culture and enrich yourself. Learning a new language, in addition to obvious work habits, brings many advantages that we are not even aware of. In this article, we reveal 7 advantages of learning foreign languages.
In today's globalized world, the ability to communicate in multiple languages is a valuable skill that can open doors to new opportunities, both personal and professional. Language learning has evolved greatly over the years due to technological advancements and the convenience of mobile apps. In 2023, there's no better time to embark on a language journey with apps to help you reach your language learning goals. Let's take a look at the best apps for learning foreign languages!
The conclusion that knowledge of languages opens up new paths in life is by no means questionable. Learning a foreign language takes a lot of time and energy, so we recommend that you choose one that will benefit you in the future.
If you're a beer lover, chances are you'll try local beer wherever your travels take you. Especially in the summer, when it's vacation time and beer is often a savior in the heat of the moment. Knowing how to order a beer in a foreign language can therefore be life-saving, well, not life-saving, but definitely vital. Of course, you can also pantomime it, but you'll come off as a real dude if you know how to order it in the local language.
French is a beautiful language, the language of love and passion. But on the other hand, we are dealing with an extremely difficult language, which is written completely differently than it is pronounced. We always have and will continue to adore those who speak French fluently, but at the same time we will continue to marvel at the language that can complicate even the simplest things. Below, see why French is sometimes so difficult... and fun at the same time!
In the age of globalization and multiculturalism, knowing different languages is a blessing. Many studies have found that the best time to learn languages is in the very early years of life, but new research says it's never too late to become a polyglot.
The world we live in is full of various obstacles. Both natural and political, as well as linguistic. Mynam helps us bridge the latter with its CLIK product.
While traveling, we often come across some kind of obstacle, and this is most often of language origin. To make it easier to communicate, it's a good idea to learn a word or two before going abroad. It is even easier if you take a device with you or one that translates your speech on the fly. So language barriers are a thing of the past! Now you will never again find yourself in a situation where you cannot communicate with someone who does not speak your language, or in a foreign language that you know.
Knowing a language is a great way to connect with a group or individuals around the world. As well as a personal quality that should not be neglected in any way. No two languages are the same, especially when it comes to ease of learning, which of course depends on the student's mother tongue. Languages in the same language tree are immediately significantly easier for us. Our attention is focused on the 10 most difficult languages and the question of why they fall into this category.
The Polyglot Conference has been delighting many speakers around the world for five years - in 2013 they broke the ice in Budapest, and six years later they will host the conference for the first time in Ljubljana. The theme of this year's conference is 'Diversity in Language', so they will also celebrate the diversity we encounter in the country, as well as the diversity among the participants.