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 […]