Judicial and legal translations
Every type of specialised translation requires excellent knowledge of terminology and phraseology, and in the case of such a responsible task as document translation, its reliability is even more important. In order to appropriately prepare for such work, it is not enough to learn the relevant vocabulary, but it is also necessary to find out […]
The Curious Case of Michał Perliński
Speaking only one foreign language, which is most often English, can bring about feelings of monotony, boredom and lack of progress in terms of learning. On the other hand, it may give rise to a desire to start studying a new language. There are numerous ways to learn and perfect it. These techniques can be […]
The magical Valyrian language
A few years ago, a certain pop culture era came to an end. In May 2019, the last episode of the iconic TV series Game of Thrones aired. Fans must have found it difficult to say goodbye to their beloved characters, and finding a worthy substitution for such a solid, elaborate story was also a […]
The simplicity of animals’ signals in comparison to the beauty of human language
Animals, similarly to humans, use various non-verbal signals to communicate. However, what separates Homo Sapiens from other living beings, is the ability to use both verbal communication, as well as the written language, which together offer the complexity and beauty unobtainable by other species. Primitivity and complexity Animals are controlled by instincts, which is why […]
The learning plateau, i.e. great frustration
The learning plateau is probably a concept that doesn’t say much. However, we can assure you that everyone who has studied a foreign language has experienced this phenomenon in their lives. The plateau phase can be encountered in many fields, although the one we are interested in concerns a problem that is easily experienced when […]
Is the process of learning to code similar to learning a foreign language?
In one of our previous posts, we mentioned the idea of Louisiana senators who wanted to allow kids at school to choose whether they want to learn a foreign language or a programming language. Despite the fact that the idea has been disapproved by the scientists pointing out the differences between those two abilities, it […]
German language – it’s not so difficult
Nowadays, the ability to communicate in foreign languages is extremely important – English alone is often not enough, and it is beneficial to learn other languages as well. One of them can be German – mastering it can be useful nowadays and guarantee many benefits. It is frequently used in corporations to manage international connections. […]
Silbo Gomero – a whistled language
The Canary Islands are one of the most popular destinations during the summer holidays. Tourists are drawn there thanks to the impressive landscapes, pleasant climate and well-developed hotel infrastructure. Apart from that, the islands have an interesting past as well as some unique customs. One of them is a peculiar language of people from La […]
