Learning languages is always fun and a journey that most of us would encounter. Fancy learning a new language but pretty much undecided? We have wrapped up a few statistics and languages to start you off. Don’t forget to take part in our Language Poll at the end of the article – See where you […]
In the past few decades there has been a surge in bilingualism. Accompanied with research into the effects of acquisition of a second language. These processes and acquisition has been investigated through linguistic, psycholinguistic, and neurolinguistic perspectives. How does this affect me? Through the years, we have been exposed to non-native languages. And due to […]
You have decided to learn a new language. Hoorah! You have picked up a book in the language chosen. Let’s say it’s French. You love French, their speech with melodious tints of colour. Indecipherable but beautiful. You than progress and read the first few pages and the daunting challenge begins. When does the first word […]
You found a word that you’re not familiar with whilst attending a language course at Agape School. Oh no! Scouring for a heavy dictionary may not be an option and Google Translate may not be as accurate as you’d like. There are many iPhone and Android dictionary applications. These applications would do the trick in […]
With the introduction of technology in the classroom, making information easier to retrieve; Answers to questions posed by educators retrievable by querying Google. Incomprehensible words understood by retrieving definitions online through various dictionaries, translators, etc. Maths problems solved by typing formulas on Wolfram Alpha, Google Sheets, etc. With the ever increasing usage of technology in […]
Evolution of Language To learn and understand a new language, you would have to grasp how language evolved. There are various theories encapsulating and speculating how spoken language evolved. One of which was the understanding that a common spoken language began from our ancestors in Africa. This common language has given birth to over 5,000 […]