What do Madagascar, New Zealand, and Hawaii all have in common? Besides being islands, they all speak languages from the same language family that originated in Taiwan. Enter the Austronesian language family. Spread by seafarers, languages like Indonesian, Tagalog, and even Malagasy developed through 5000 years of Austronesian migration. But wait! It gets better: did... Continue Reading →
In this economy, knowing more than one language pays off. In fact, according to Salary.com, being bilingual can earn you up to 20% more than if you only spoke one language. Learning a language isn’t just for interpreters and translators: whether it’s French, Spanish, or German, speaking another language is a fantastic asset for an... Continue Reading →
Punjabi is a language that I have been surrounded by for almost my entire life. Despite the fact that I have lived in a community with many Punjabi speakers since I was a baby, the language itself has been a source of mystery, and I'm even embarrassed to say that I don't actually know how... Continue Reading →
I got a little silly with my mom the other day! We read foreign language comments that I received from viewers, and my mom had to guess which language they were written in. Enjoy! https://youtu.be/f3qOKV5lJWc
One of the most common questions I get as a language learner and aspiring polyglot is how to learn multiple languages at the same time. If you're like me, trying to juggle 5 languages is a daunting task.
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