Language Trainers Blogs

September 2022:

September 21 2022 (Language Trainers UK)

From online grammar checkers to language-oriented podcasts, the language-learning market is burgeoning with new technologies that make it easier than ever to learn English. And, while there are many excellent options out there for learning this wonderful language, the task of narrowing down the best app for English pronunciation can be daunting. This is why we’ve done the legwork for you and compiled a list to find the best app for English pronunciation. �'Sign Up Now: Free Trial Language Lessons With Native Teachers!← 1. Say It: Pronunciation One app that consistently comes up when... (Read More).

September 19 2022 (Language Trainers USA)

How long has learning a new language been on your bucket list' New evidence found by leading scientists regarding the relationship between bilingualism and mental health may just be what you needed to stop procrastinating and get started learning a language. According to recent studies conducted by some of the most prestigious universities in the world, bilingualism does not just enhance memory and make our brains more flexible –it has the power to prevent Alzheimer’s early onset. �'Sign Up Now: Free Trial Language Lesson With a Native Teacher!← In this article, we will take a look... (Read More).

September 07 2022 (Language Trainers UK)

As I was planning a trip to Rome, I asked Tiziano, one of our dearest Italian teachers from Florence: “How much Italian do I really need to know to enjoy Italy'” He thought for a moment, looked at me with his big brown eyes and then said: “Per cavarsela, solo le basis. Se vuoi vivere un’esperienza meravigliosa, più è meglio è.” �'Sign Up Now: Free Trial Italian Lesson With a Native Teacher!← Once he stopped laughing at my confused expression, he translated: “To get by, just the basics. If you want to have a wonderful experience, the more the... (Read More).

September 01 2022 (Language Trainers USA)

Learning a new language can be challenging, but it surely doesn’t have to be boring. Multilingual word games such as Wordle are a great way to make language learning more fun and interactive, while still being educational. �'Sign Up Now: Free Trial Language Lessons With Native Teachers!← Here are five of the best word games that you can play for free to learn different languages: 1. Taboo This is a great game for vocabulary building. You can play it with friends or family, and it’s suitable for all ages. The goal is to get your team to guess the word you are thinking of,... (Read More).

August 2022:

August 19 2022 (Language Trainers USA)

In many regards, the Dutch and German cultures are quite similar. For example, both Dutch and German people have a strong work ethic, place a lot of importance on punctuality and orderliness, and are very fond of their beer! But there are a few key differences too, and not just in the language! Here are 5 Dutch vs German corporate culture facts that you should be aware of before your next business trip. �'Sign Up Now: Free Trial German Lesson With a Native Teacher!← Dutch vs. German – Round 1: Formality When it comes to the workplace, the Dutch and Germans have different ideas about... (Read More).

August 15 2022 (Language Trainers UK)

There are two main reasons why it is important to learn about Italian traditions before travelling. First, by understanding the local customs, travellers can avoid offending Italians and potentially ruining their trip. Second, learning about the country’s customs can help travellers appreciate the culture more and have a deeper understanding of what they are seeing. �'Sign Up Now: Free Trial Italian Lesson With a Native Teacher!← Here are a few Italian traditions and customs that travellers should be aware of to make the most of their experience in this beautiful country. La dolce... (Read More).

August 12 2022 (Language Trainers USA)

Learning a new language can be challenging, but I can assure you one thing: it doesn’t have to be boring. And one of the best ways to make learn languages while enjoying yourself is to learn through social activities. That way, you not only get to practice your new language skills, but you also get to meet new people and make friends. �'Sign Up Now: Free Trial Language Lessons With Native Teachers!← So how can you find opportunities for genuine conversation' 1. Join a book club in your target language. Joining a book club is a great way to learn languages. Not only do you get to read... (Read More).

August 05 2022 (Language Trainers UK)

Qatar’s 2022 World Cup is quickly approaching, and excitement is mounting as we get closer and closer to the big event. This will be the first time that Qatar hosts the World Cup, and people are eager to see how everything turns out. Are you going to Qatar this year' If you are, we would like you to be aware of the importance of learning basic phrases in Arabic before travelling. �'Sign Up Now: Free Trial Arabic Lesson With a Native Teacher!← While English is widely spoken in Qatar, it is important to be able to communicate with locals in their native language. This will make your... (Read More).

August 01 2022 (Language Trainers USA)

If you’ve been studying English for a while, you probably know that there are several differences between British and American English spelling. You may even remember that British people write ‘colour’ and ‘centre’ while American people write ‘color’ and ‘center’. But it turns out that it is not spelling, but American English grammar rules, that set the two varieties apart and may even cause minor misunderstandings. Think of it for a minute. When we talk to another person, we have no way of knowing how they would write the words they’re saying. What we do become... (Read More).

July 2022:

July 22 2022 (Language Trainers UK)

Even the most skilful students sometimes struggle with low self-esteem in language learning. It may happen, for example, that you keep making the same mistake over and over. Or that, after a period of sustained progress, you don’t seem to be able to take your speaking level any further.   Whatever difficulties you experience on your way to fluency, there are two kinds of learners: those who give in to hardships, and those who keep trekking in spite of them. �'Sign Up Now: Free Trial Language Lessons With Native Teachers!← Today, we are going to take a look at two real cases of language... (Read More).

July 18 2022 (Language Trainers USA)

Every year, hundreds of people look for work in Portugal looking for a change of pace. Seduced by its warm climate and its relatively low cost of living, they hope to find a relaxed but dynamic lifestyle. Now, unless you are a digital nomad, there is one very important thing you’ll need to do before you get to enjoy Portugal’s pristine beaches and unique mountain landscapes: find a job that is both enjoyable and profitable. In this blog, we’ll tell you everything you need to know to get the job of your dreams. From the intricacies of writing a Portuguese CV and cover letter to... (Read More).

July 11 2022 (Language Trainers UK)

Japan is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. With its rich history and culture, amazing food, and stunning natural scenery, there’s something for everyone in this fascinating country. In fact, there is so much to see that it may be hard to know where to start! �'Sign Up Now: Free Trial Japanese Lesson With a Native Teacher!← But don’t worry. We’re here to help. Whether you’ve come to Japan its food, its historical sites, or its unmatched mountain landscapes, here are ten spots that you shouldn’t miss. 1. Tokyo Tower Built in 1958, this 333-meter high... (Read More).

July 04 2022 (Language Trainers USA)

When you work long hours in an office, it’s common to find yourself daydreaming about future trips and adventures. In fact, in the weeks leading up to your well-deserved summer holiday, you may even start crossing out days from your calendar! But what if you didn’t have to wait all year to travel' What if you could combine work and travel by becoming a digital nomad' �'Sign Up Now: Free Trial Language Lesson With a Native Teacher!← Today, I will present to you three real cases of people who changed their lives by finding jobs that would allow them to travel the world, make good... (Read More).

June 2022:

June 27 2022 (Language Trainers USA)

If you can’t stop thinking about your Spanish exchange classmate, go to bed fantasizing about that Mexican girl you met at a birthday party two weeks ago, or count the days left to see your Argentinian boyfriend again, we know what’s going on here. You are completely enamorado. Head over heels. Crazy in love. And that’s a beautiful thing. So, instead of just lying in bed and sighing to the point of hyperventilation, why don’t you learn a few Spanish nicknames for boyfriends and girlfriends so you can surprise your loved one in their own language' �'Sign Up Now: Free Trial Spanish... (Read More).

June 22 2022 (Language Trainers UK)

Being a very curious person, I often ask people about their biggest dreams. And while a few people say “having a large family” or “becoming a millionaire”, there are two absolute winners: travelling around the world and being able to make money doing what one loves the most. But why should you choose between these two dreams' In this blog, we are going to meet people of different professions who have been able to combine work and travel while fulfilling their vocations. �'Sign Up Now: Free Trial Language Lessons With Native Teachers!← Matías Callone, Travel Blogger from 101... (Read More).

June 22 2022 (Language Trainers USA)

The importance of personalization in language learning cannot be overstated. When you study in a typical language school, you are usually given a level test and then you’re matched with a bunch of people with different backgrounds, learning styles, and goals so you all can follow the same generic syllabus. Success, in a language center, is achieving a set of impersonal, pre-conceived learning goals regardless of your motivation to learn a language in the first place. This seems to us to be the wrong approach. Just like snowflakes, no two learners are exactly alike, and the uniqueness of our... (Read More).

June 13 2022 (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 02 2022 (Language Trainers UK)

On 6th February this year, Queen Elizabeth II celebrated her Platinum Jubilee, an unprecedented event in British history that marked 70 years of service to the people of the United Kingdom, the Realms, and the Commonwealth. �'Sign Up Now: Free Trial English Lesson With a Native Teacher!← In order to celebrate this historical event, you can join in the events and initiatives that will take place across the UK starting in May, to culminate in the Platinum Jubilee Central Weekend from 2nd to 5th June. The celebrations include street parties, a traditional parade featuring 1,400 soldiers, 200... (Read More).

June 02 2022 (Language Trainers USA)

When you learn a new language, it’s perfectly normal to feel frustrated every once in a while. Sometimes, you pass the pages of your grammar book and you try to remember why it was you put yourself through so much pain in the first place. If this has been happening to you more than usual these days, I know what you are lacking: Motivation. No matter how desperately you want to achieve your final goal, without motivation to sustain you through the process, you won’t get very far. �'Sign Up Now: Free Trial Language Lesson With a Native Teacher!← In this blog, I will present to you three... (Read More).

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 First (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 English 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... (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' As it happens, there are almost as many English accents as English speakers. When people think about British accents, their mind often goes to Jane Austen film adaptations, Netflix’s The Crown, or the Masterpiece series... (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).

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).

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).