Tag: Speak

This was me 2 months after moving to Spain. The master plan was to quickly pick up the lingo, impress the locals, and make friends in the neighbourhood bar. Piece of cake, I thought. But, it was harder than I could ever imagine. Here are 2 valuable lessons I learned during the harsh real...

I have been teaching Spanish for more than 4 years, and many of my students always say the same thing, “I can understand what you are saying but cannot reply”. Learning a foreign language can be challenging, and many people face difficulties when trying to become fluent speakers. Have...

I have always loved the selection Netflix has to offer. I was a Marvel junkie for the longest time and rewatched Daredevil in both English and Spanish because I enjoyed it so much. I always try to keep subtitles on in another language so I can get a little information out of it. After moving to B...

I had generally held the belief that learning a second language was a complete waste of time. In primary school, I was given no choice but to learn Italian. I’m happy to report that I graduated with the ability to speak 10 colours and 5 animals. Almost fluent. I completed three more years o...

I say ‘readily able’ because I did not have to put in much effort. I am not special. I just happen to be bornt in Malaysia, a multiracial country, with Chinese ancestry. My grandparents were also bornt and raised in Malaysia but we are ethnically completely Chinese (unless a future DNA f...

Luckily for learners, Persian and Farsi are, for most intents and purposes, congruent. But what to call the language is a spicy issue. Historically, it was obvious to everyone that in Persia they spoke the Persian language. But in the 1930s, the shah decreed that he would like everyone to start call...

I was driving this morning to the office and there was a telemarketing call from Angel One. I did not know who the caller was and picked it up. The guy on the other side was speaking in Hindi. I could not hear him clearly. Though I know Hindi reasonably well, I just asked him in English “Wh...

Achieving conversational fluency in English is a goal many language learners aspire to. The ability to express oneself confidently in everyday conversations is a crucial aspect of language proficiency. In this article, we’ll explore five English learning apps that specialize in developing conv...

Going to the park on a sunny day is a simple pleasure enjoyed by people all over the world. In the park, you can see children playing on the swings, dogs running around happily, and families having picnics on the green grass. The sounds of laughter and chatting fill the air, creating a lively atmosp...