Language learning

Expat Guide

Language Learning

Moving abroad but can’t speak the local language? Learning the lingo will not only make you feel a lot more comfortable in your new home, it’ll also make everyday life much easier. Improve your language skills with our expert guides to language learning in and you’ll be speaking like a local before you know it.

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Learning a new language as an adult

 Many adults think that learning a new language in adulthood is impossible. A new foreign language can be difficult to learn, and linguists agree. Here are some ways to stay...
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The easiest language to learn: boosting your prospects for expat jobs

 Speaking a foreign language boosts your career prospects and improves your social life. From Spanish to Chinese, Expatica’s handy guide to language learning cross-references the time to fluency with in-demand...
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The best language learning apps

 Learning a new language in the classroom is the best way to work on your conversational skills, but a wide array of language learning apps are helping millions of expats...
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Learning a language through music

 Learning a new language isn’t just about workbooks and studying in the classroom. It turns out that music can be a powerful instrument to help you recognize, remember words, and...
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Learning a foreign language

 Want to learn a foreign language before moving abroad? Here are some fun ways to inject a new language into your everyday life.
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The effects of multilingualism

 Speaking only one language is common in many countries, but have we been looking at languages the wrong way all along? Multilingualism promotes mental health and opens doors to the...
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Bilingual siblings and language preferences

 Many studies exist about raising one bilingual child, but what happens to a family’s linguistic context when two or more children create their own language preferences?
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The easiest and cheapest language to learn

 Learning a new language? Dutch, French, Spanish, German, and Italian are among the easiest, but none of them are the cheapest language to learn.
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The advantages of an early bilingual education

 Considering a bilingual education for your child? We look at the advantages of early bilingual education and what it means for your child.
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Things to consider when teaching abroad

 If you’re a teacher looking for a rewarding work experience, there are many benefits to teaching abroad. The growing number of international schools worldwide means there are many teaching jobs...
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How to pass on a mother tongue to your children

 Raising bilingual families means a mother tongue and a mother’s tongue are not always the same language. Teaching children both languages preserves a part of family history and strengthens family...
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Expat children and language learning

 Is your child already speaking the local language? Sometimes the challenges that face expat children and language learning are larger for the parents than for the children themselves.
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