Found in Translation

Found in Translation When you’re been living a bilingual life, life in one language can become a little frustrating. Yes really! During a language or cultural exchange you can get accustomed to life in two languages, with two language’s worth of words and all their nuances. How do you go back to monolingual life after […]

Where could languages take you?

Where could languages take you? Jobs for bilinguals: what’s in store for language learners? What if you could hop into a time machine to see what you might be doing in 20 years? We can’t deliver a time machine, well not yet anyway, but we can give you an idea of what kind of jobs […]

The truth behind the classroom myths

The truth behind the classroom myths At school, no one seems to take language classes very seriously. I didn’t particularly enjoy them either; I could never imagine being able speak French fluently and it all just seemed like a waste of time. Somehow 10 years later I’m living and working in France. Recently I’ve been […]

What you need to know about Chinese customs

What you need to know about Chinese customs Navigating Chinese Customs Every culture has its customs. When you greet a friend in Paris, you kiss them once on each cheek; in Provence you kiss them three times. Tibetans stick out their tongues to greet one another, whereas in some cultures it’s customary to press your […]