Explanation of Language Levels A1 to C2 You have probably come across courses ranked from A1 to C2 if you have ever looked for the best language courses for you. The Council of Europe created the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEF or CEFR) as a means of standardising the levels of language…
The Best Languages to Learn for Career Development In many respects, learning a language can increase your job prospects. You may have greater freedom to choose where you want to work and the jobs you want to pursue thanks to their ability to make your credentials appear more enticing to companies. For that reason, we…
Learning a new language can benefit you in many ways, one of which is your career prospects. For that reason, we have put together this guide on how foreign skills can boost your career. Job Opportunities The ability to speak another language can provide you access to extra job opportunities that a monolingual worker might…
Do I need to write either of these exams to secure a scholarship? The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) and the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) are international tests taken by non-native English speakers to ascertain their fluency in English language and communication skills. Most scholarships sponsored/awarded by international bodies and…
Dear Language-learning Enthusiast, While it is quite normal to make use of generic resources during the earlier stages of your learning process up until the intermediate level, you will inevitably arrive at a point where these resources just won’t suffice anymore. At this intermediate stage of your learning process, it is in your best interest…
Dear Language-learning Enthusiast, One of the obstacles that keep language learners in the plateau stage (intermediate level) for a long time is limited vocabulary. For anyone to gain proper mastery or true fluency in any language, they would have to know a lot of words in that language. Words are a key part of languages,…
Dear Language-learning Enthusiast, At the earlier stage of your learning journey, it is very normal to focus on a more generic form of your target language. It is however not advisable to continue on this path once you have reached the intermediate level on your journey. Once you cross the beginner’s line to the threshold…
Dear Language-learning Enthusiast, At the intermediate level on your learning journey in any language, it is expected that you have reached a point where you know a lot about your language of interest. As true as this might be however, the intermediate level is also a point where you realize there’s still a lot you…
Dear Language-learning Enthusiast, One of the problems you could encounter on your learning journey is the unfamiliar form and usage of your language of interest, and this could pose an obstacle in the process of trying to get familiar with basic concepts of the language. For instance, some languages are particular about grammatical genders, others…
Dear Language-learning Enthusiast, As soon as you make up your mind to advance your proficiency level in any target language, some of the mindsets you have to make efforts to get rid of, are those of laziness and procrastination. Things get a little hard for all learners at different stages, but it serves you no…