Language Trainers Blogs

May 2022:

May 27 2022 (Language Trainers UK)

Sitting for an English exam can be a bit intimidating. Especially if we are talking about an internationally renowned test such as the B2 Firsts (formerly known as the First Certificate Exam or FCE). �'Sign Up Now: Free Trial English Lesson With a Native Teacher!← Based on the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) —the most widely trusted standard for describing language skills— B2 First is extremely useful if you are planning to apply to work abroad or apply to international universities. In this blog, I will tell you how to prepare for B2 First in five easy steps so you can... (Read More).

May 17 2022 (Language Trainers USA)

As someone who often visits the comment section on YouTube, participates in film forums and reads book reviews online, I am here to tell you one thing: don’t feel frustrated at how many corrections your English written assignments get, for there’s nothing more native-like than making grammar mistakes! From commonly mixed-up words to misplaced apostrophes, here is a list of the most frequent grammar mistakes made by native speakers (who shall remain nameless!) with real examples. 1. Possessive adjectives vs personal pronouns “Your so right!” “Its the first romance A24 has ever... (Read More).

May 11 2022 (Language Trainers UK)

When you ask a non-English speaker what a British accent sounds like, they usually say things like “It’s very solemn”, or “It’s more elegant than American English”. But, is there such thing as a single British accent' Does someone from Yorkshire have the same accent as someone from Scotland' Do the Queen and a working-class Londoner have the same pronunciation' When people think about British accents, their mind often goes to Jane Austen film adaptations, Netflix’s The Crown, or the Masterpiece series on BBC. This type of accent, known as Received Pronunciation or Standard... (Read More).

May 03 2022 (Language Trainers USA)

Did you just find your dream job in Madrid, Buenos Aires or Mexico City' Then you’ll want to make sure that you know how to write a cover letter in Spanish. In the Spanish-speaking job market, a cover letter is not just a formality or an adornment for a great Spanish CV. It is the part of your presentation package where you can reveal your personality, express your interest in the position, and explain your worth as a professional. �'Sign Up Now: Free Trial Spanish Lesson With a Native Teacher!←   Table of Contents Why include a Spanish cover letter in your application How to... (Read More).

April 2022:

April 20 2022 (Language Trainers UK)

It’s no secret that young people spend too much time on their phones, but you shouldn’t assume that all they do is chat with their friends and post selfies on Instagram. It is very likely that the kids you see looking at their screens are actually learning a new language. �'Sign Up Now: Free Language Lessons With Native Teachers!← From the popular Duolingo to newcomers like Lirica, the musical language-learning app, there have never been more resources to help you master a new language. In this article, I will tell you which are the best language apps for different learning... (Read More).

April 18 2022 (Language Trainers USA)

As we all know, Ukraine is going through a difficult time at the moment. And, while you may sometimes feel frustrated or powerless because you think there is nothing you can do to alleviate people’s pain, there are always ways to reach out to people in need. Whether you have family or friends in Ukraine, have just heard about an online or face-to-face support group for expats or refugees, or are still looking for a platform where you can become a volunteer, there has never been a better time to learn a few essential Ukrainian phrases. �'Sign Up Now: Free Trial Ukrainian Lesson With a... (Read More).

April 11 2022 (Language Trainers USA)

Mexico City is one of the most unique cities in Latin America. Once part of the Aztec empire, it has evolved into one of the largest, richest, most populated megacities in the Western Hemisphere, and a mecca for those who want to study abroad in Mexico. The fact that the capital city is such an undeniably unique spot for students, however, should not make us leave the rest of the country out of the picture! Whether you want to take a deep delve into Mayan culture in the Yucatan Peninsula, study the Spanish language in Cuernavaca or do a business course in Guadalajara, there are lots of... (Read More).

March 2022:

March 18 2022 (Language Trainers UK)

Sean Hopwood, MBA is the founder and President of Day Translations, a global translation company. He is also the owner of DayBPO, a provider of multi-language outsourced business services for enterprises of all sizes. In our increasingly globalized world, businesses are expanding faster than ever before. However, the language barrier is still an obstacle that stands between many brands and global success. Luckily, multilingual business process outsourcing services make it easier to bridge the language gap! If you’re a brand currently looking to expand into a foreign market, here’s a look... (Read More).

March 16 2022 (Language Trainers UK)

One of the most fascinating aspects of my job is that every time I have a burning question about a language, I can resort to one of our native tutors and get an expert answer. Very often, while I read some of the most interesting emails I get from our teachers, I wish I could share them with you, our readers, so that you can also take part in these wonderful linguistic exchanges. When I asked Oksana how she would describe the Ukrainian language, she smiled and called it “a nightingale language”. She seemed so enthusiastic about sharing everything she knew about her language (spoiler... (Read More).

March 15 2022 (Language Trainers UK)

If you ask a cinephile about their favourite film directors, you will surely get at least one or two French names in response. From Méliès and Truffaut to Chabrol and Ozon, France has given the world some of the best auteurs in film history. In fact, when asked about their favourite films some people might simply say that they love “French cinema”. Although not many European movies make it to British theatres, English-speaking audiences can now access some of the best French films on Netflix. For language enthusiasts, this is a wonderful opportunity to familiarise themselves with the... (Read More).

March 14 2022 (Language Trainers USA)

Do you sometimes get the feeling that your American friends and relatives speak a different English to the one you learnt at your language school' Do you ever wonder why there are certain English expressions that you find odd or obscure despite knowing the meaning of every individual word' If the answer is “yes”, I know exactly what you need—a good guide to English idioms. English idioms are informal, playful, often metaphorical phrases that allow you to be funny, express your deepest feelings, and more importantly, to sound like a local! Below, you will find our favorite English idioms... (Read More).

March 08 2022 (Language Trainers UK)

For decades, Portugal has been described as a hidden gem in Europe. Less popular as a touristic spot than Spain or France, it has recently reinvented itself as a preferential destination for digital nomads and geographically flexible professionals.  Thanks to the emerging tech industry in Lisbon, the hedonistic lifestyle in coastal regions like The Algarve and a friendly, relaxed atmosphere, Portugal has transformed into a haven for freelancers looking for a low-cost, culturally advanced, naturally beautiful new home. �'Sign Up Now: Free Trial Portuguese Lesson With a Native Teacher!← In... (Read More).

March 03 2022 (Language Trainers USA)

How much time are you willing to devote to language learning every day' Does “five minutes a day” sound doable enough for you'  Well, that’s precisely what it will take you to solve Wordle, the viral puzzle word game sensation that people all over the world can’t stop talking about. In this article, we will explain how to play Wordle step-by-step, as well as how you can turn a fun, quick puzzle game into a language-learning resource.   Wordle: The Original Story Wordle might seem like a million-dollar idea, but it started as a small romantic gesture. Josh Wardle, a software... (Read More).

February 2022:

February 28 2022 (Language Trainers UK)

Being the language geeks that we are, there’s no more joyous dilemma for us than having to decide what language to study next. But when you’re a busy professional who sees language learning as a way of boosting your career, the decision process can get a bit more serious.  That is why, today, we are going to help you make up your mind between Italian and French, two of the most relevant, useful, and (needless to say!) beautiful-sounding languages you could ever find. �'Sign Up Now: Free Trial French Lesson With a Native Teacher!← So, if you want to know which one is easier—and more... (Read More).

February 09 2022 (Language Trainers UK)

In today’s competitive world, job seekers are constantly looking for new ways to stand out from other candidates. But in the end, no matter how fancy your business card is or how many qualifications you have, the best way to catch recruiters’ attention is to have a great CV. A well-structured, appropriate, relevant resume remains the best tool to help you find the job of your dreams. It’s the only document that allows you to summarise your education, skills and relevant work experience, and helps you persuade employers that you are the right person for the job.  Below, you will find a... (Read More).

February 07 2022 (Language Trainers USA)

Are you looking for a language that will give you access to some of the largest markets in the world' Then it would be hard to find a better choice than German. With 110 million speakers worldwide, German is not only the main language of its home country, it also has official status in Austria, Switzerland, Lichtenstein, Luxembourg and parts of northern Italy. In other words, if you learn German, you will be able to look for a job in one of the most stable and powerful economies in the world. Now, although your old German school book might be handy to revise basic grammar and vocabulary, if... (Read More).

January 2022:

January 27 2022 (Language Trainers UK)

Being closely related Romance languages, Spanish and Portuguese are so similar that most speakers of either language can usually understand up to 50% of what is being said in the other. But if you had to choose only one to start learning today, which one would it be' Instead of just focusing on how “beautiful” the two of them are (and believe us, they are both soft-sounding, sexy, musical languages) we have decided to give you some real help by analysing which one—Spanish or Portuguese—should be more useful for your career.   �'Sign Up Now: Free Trial Portuguese Lesson With a... (Read More).

January 18 2022 (Language Trainers USA)

For centuries, France has occupied a special place in Americans’ imagination, an enduring fascination for a certain je ne sais quoi that the French possess, and that can be seen in their effortlessly chic style, their cultural sophistication, and the bohemian life of Parisians.   Of course, it’s not difficult to see where all this longing comes from. After all, France is without a doubt one of the world’s most beautiful countries. From the sweeping beaches of the Atlantic coast to the rugged peaks of the Alps (not to mention a vibrant nightlife and delicious cuisine!) there is... (Read More).

January 10 2022 (Language Trainers USA)

In the last decade, the job market in the Spanish-speaking world has undergone admirable growth and diversification. Every year, more and more people want to know how to study Spanish, how to write formal emails, and especially, how to make a solid resumé in Spanish. Unsurprisingly, the most sought-after international markets are Spain and Mexico. Spain, a member of the European Union, has the fifth-largest economy in Europe behind Germany, the United Kingdom, France and Italy, and the world’s fourteenth-largest by nominal GDP. Mexico, on the other hand, is the largest trading partner... (Read More).

December 2021:

December 19 2021 (Language Trainers USA)

So, you’ve finally found the time to take up a new language to boost your career opportunities, but you don’t know which one to study' Then, this article is just for you. French and German are two of the most important languages in the world today, and they are both great options career-wise. But, which one is better for you specifically' Below, you will find a detailed guide that will help you make up your mind on whether you should study French or German for business or educational purposes. Table of Contents Business Access to a Wide Number of Markets Access to Consistently Strong... (Read More).

December 06 2021 (Language Trainers USA)

If we asked you to make a list of useful languages for making business, you probably wouldn’t immediately think about Portuguese. However, it would be hard to find a language that is so relevant in the current political and financial context and, at the same time, has such formidable potential for growth. In this blog, we will tell you why Portuguese-speaking countries are becoming a massive economic powerhouse, and why you should seriously consider taking a few lessons of Portuguese for business. Table of Contents An Important Language in Every Continent Portuguese in Latin... (Read More).

May 2020:

May 15 2020 (Language Trainers Germany)

Bis eine Heilung entdeckt wird, wird das Coronavirus weiterhin Auswirkungen auf unsere Gesellschaft haben: wie wir miteinander interagieren, wie wir arbeiten und sogar wie wir Sprachen lernen. Wir bei Language Trainers wissen, dass beispiellose Probleme kreative Lösungen erfordern. Deshalb passen wir unser Unterrichtsmodell an eine Welt an, die sich von der Pandemie erholt.   Aus diesem Grund sind wir gespannt, was die Menschen zu sagen haben, wie sie sich vorstellen, dass Meetings stattfinden werden, sobald die Sperren beendet sind und diese beschließen, den persönlichen Kontakt... (Read More).

February 2020:

February 26 2020 (Language Trainers Germany)

Für den letzten November hatte ich einen Urlaub in Thailand geplant. Singapur war am Anfang nicht auf meiner Besuchsliste. Weil einer meiner Freunde nach Singapur umgezogen ist, habe ich ihn spontan auf meinem Weg nach Thailand kurz besucht. Ich hatte also keine großen Erwartungen oder Pläne, was die kleine, zauberhafte asiatische Insel betrifft. Nach einem 20-stündingen Flug bin ich erschöpft auf Changi, den beeindruckendsten Flughafen der Welt gelandet. Außer hunderten von Geschäften, gibt es da einen entzückenden Wasserfall und ein Indoor – Gartenparadies. Übrigens hat die... (Read More).

April 2019:

April 17 2019 (Language Trainers Germany)

Phänomene, die vermutlich nicht nur die Leute betreffen die beschließen auszuwandern, sondern möglicherweise auch den ein oder anderen Backpacker, Digitale Nomaden oder Langzeittouristen treffen. Wann es Zeit ist wieder nach Hause zu kehren oder gänzlich zu bleiben oder auch meine 12 persönlichen Steps, um sich zu integrieren – und nein hierbei geht es nicht um das Tragen von stilistisch unakzeptablen Elefantenhosen… 1.Du suchst auf Toiletten vergeblich den Mülleimer, um das Toilettenpapier zu entsorgen… In Thailand ist das Rohr- und Abwassersystem noch nicht so ganz... (Read More).

November 2018:

November 02 2018 (Language Trainers Germany)

  Ein Leben als Digital Nomad in Südostasien klingt für die meisten Leute nach Kokosnüssen am Strand, surfen und gelegentlich in Strandbars am Laptop sitzen. Natürlich besteht mein Businessoutfit aus Bikinis und bunten Elefantenhosen. Meine Armbanduhr musste bunten Armbändern und Fußkettchen weichen und statt am Schreibtisch zu sitzen liege ich in der Hängematte, während ich darüber sinniere wo ich meinen nächsten Drink herbekomme. Wie so häufig ist das in der Realität jedoch anders. Mein Leben ist kein Rosamunde Pilcher Roman, bei der ich an jedem neuen Ort einer weiteren... (Read More).

October 2018:

October 08 2018 (Language Trainers Germany)

Wenn wir einen Einblick in eine andere Kultur möchten, dann gelingt uns das auf die Schnelle leicht über die Sprache und traditionelle Gerichte. Wenn wir Glück haben, dann dürfen wir auch noch an den großen und wichtigen Ereignissen des Lebens teilhaben. Diese sind in fast jeder Kultur gleich. Die Geburt, Hochzeit und Beerdigung gelten weltweit als einschneidende Erlebnisse. Ich hatte das Glück – das klingt irgendwie nach schwarzem Humor – bei einer traditionellen Beerdigungsfeier in Ghana dabei zu sein. Von außen betrachtet war das auf den ersten Blick eine Mischung aus Karneval,... (Read More).

September 2018:

September 21 2018 (Language Trainers Germany)

  Man bleibt nicht lange allein. Ich kann allen Frauen, die auf der Suche nach einem Mann sind, nur raten: packt eure Koffer und reist los! Ihr lernt dann vermutlich mehr kennen, als euch lieb ist und damit meine ich nicht nur andere Kulturen, euch selbst, sondern auch viele neue Männer und deren merkwürdig getarntes Dating Verhalten. Eigentlich bin ich nach Bali geflogen um allein zu sein. Fast sechs Wochen lang wollte ich mich nur um meine Bedürfnisse kümmern und mit so wenig Menschen wie möglich kommunizieren. Ist schon auf dem Flug nach Bali gescheitert. Um mich nicht... (Read More).

August 2018:

August 31 2018 (Language Trainers Germany)

Du wolltest schon immer mal den Mount Pitchu besteigen, dein Spiegelbild in der glatten Oberfläche des Königssees bewundern oder dich in allen Wegen, die nach Rom führen verirren, aber findest keine Reisebegleitung' Deine Freunde wollen woanders hin, dein Partner bekommt keinen Urlaub und Reisegruppen schrecken dich ab' Dann lass dich nicht aufhalten und fahre einfach allein los! „Allein, wirklich' Das ist doch nichts für mich!“, denkst du dir jetzt vielleicht, besonders dann ist es an der Zeit dir unsere fünf Gründe durchzulesen, warum jeder mindestens einmal in seinem Leben... (Read More).

August 10 2018 (Language Trainers Germany)

Alle deine Freunde und Kollegin plantschen im Meer, relaxen in den Bergen oder reiten auf Elefanten durch die Gegend, nur du armes Ding musst zu Hause bleiben, weil du die Urlaubskasse entweder zu früh geplündert hast, noch nie eine hattest oder einfach keinen Urlaub bekommst' Unsere 10 Tipps & Tricks helfen dir dabei, Urlaubsfeeling in den Alltag zu holen 1. Erkunde die Stadt wie ein Tourist Sicherlich musst dafür nicht aussehen wie einer. Die Cargohose kannst du getrost im Schrank lassen, aber nimm dir Zeit und erkunde deine eigene Stadt. Arbeite sämtliche Sightseeing Spots ab,... (Read More).

July 2018:

July 27 2018 (Language Trainers Germany)

Raus aus deiner Komfortzone Runter von der Couch und rein ins Flugzeug! Na gut, du musst nicht direkt ins Flugzeug steigen. Bus, Zug oder Auto tun es auch. Beim Reisen müssen wir häufig unsere Komfortzone verlassen, aber warum sollten wir das tun' Das klingt doch erstmal ziemlich unbequem. Weil es deinen Horizont erweitern wird, ganz einfach. Du hast beim Reisen nicht nur die Möglichkeit ein neuer Mensch zu sein, sondern auch neue Dinge auszuprobieren. Vielleicht lernst du dich beim Water Rafting von einer neuen Seite kennen und entdeckst ein neues Hobby für dich' Vielleicht merkst du... (Read More).

July 13 2018 (Language Trainers Germany)

Wenn wir als Kind eine Sprache lernen, dann haben wir keine Scheu, sondern machen bedingungslos Laute und Geräusche nach, ja häufig sogar Mimik, die unsere Eltern uns vorleben. Stück für Stück entwickeln wir mehr und mehr ein empfinden für unsere Muttersprache, bis wir irgendwann klar und verständlich Wünsche und Bedürfnisse äußern können. Später, wenn wir in die Schule gehen, erlernen die meisten von uns weitere Sprachen.  Als erwachsene Menschen verstehen wir dann, dass fremde Sprachen lernen nicht nur aus Vokabeln pauken und Grammatik lernen besteht, sondern uns auch fremde... (Read More).

June 2018:

June 29 2018 (Language Trainers Germany)

Für dein Hipster Wochenende in Berlin solltest du gut vorbereitet sein. Wer als echter Hipster durch die Hauptstadt laufen will, sollte nichts dem Zufall überlassen. Um deine zahlreichen Erlebnisse zu dokumentieren solltest du auf gar keinen Fall deine Fotokamera vergessen. Nein, bitte keine hochmoderne Spiegelreflex sondern eine auf alt gemachte. Falls du die nicht hast packe zumindest eine Polaroid Kamera für deine schönsten Hipster Erfahrungen in Berlin ein, um sie später mit dem Handy abzufotografieren, damit du all deinen Freunden zeigen kannst was für ein cooler Weltenbummler du... (Read More).