Melanie Smith

If you're like most language learners, you've probably had that exciting moment during your studies when a thought hits you: "Hey, if I can learn this language... why not add another one? And another one? Maybe even ALL of them?" It's an exciting possibility, but it also raises some real

Ever wonder why Spanish and French sound so similar? Or why Italian and Portuguese share so many words? The answer lies in their family tree – they're all Romance languages, descendants of ancient  ‘vulgar’ Latin. Today, these languages are so well-known that over 1 billion speakers across five continents share this

The 21st of November marks World Television Day: a time to commemorate our love affair with TV and the many benefits it’s brought to our lives over the decades. Below, we dig a bit deeper to answer the question ‘why is World Television Day celebrated?’ and find out the

With the spookiest night of the year once more upon us, it’s time to have a look at Halloween celebrations around the world and explore the origins of this most frightful of festivals! Why is Halloween Celebrated Around the World? The origins of the modern marking of Halloween derive

Let's be honest – we've all been guilty of grabbing that "Keep Calm and Learn Spanish" mug or yet another language journal for the language lover in our life, thinking we've found the perfect gift. But let's face it, those well-meaning presents often end up collecting dust alongside last year's unused

Ever tried to learn Spanish from scratch? It's like being handed a massive textbook of vocabulary and grammar rules that make your head spin. Most people diving into Spanish for beginners get overwhelmed by conjugations, the Spanish alphabet, and endless flashcards. Trust me, I've been there – staring at reading and

There are many benefits of learning French, and doing so is easier than ever before! Below are twenty key benefits of studying French, inspired by the '20 reasons to learn French', plus ways to get to grips with the language while having fun, too. 1. Level Up Your Resume The

If you’re learning Spanish or are thinking of taking it up as a second language, you may be wondering what the various Spanish dialects are - and why on Earth there are so many of them?! But before we get into all that… 0:00/1×Sign Up for

The New Year is the perfect time to learn a new language! If you’ve been thinking about learning French for a while - maybe to help you climb the career ladder, to get ready for a forthcoming trip to France, or simply for pleasure - then you may be