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Language: why we like some words more than others

When we are learning a foreign language, there are some words that we like more than others and can even make us feel happy. Read more about it her...

Tips and Resources

At Languagematters our aim is to help you by giving the right resources to prepare yourself for an interview and tips on how to write a CV. Have a ...

Minority languages fight for survival in the digital age

Evolutionary biology can help us understand how language works

The development of languages has always been a massive source of intrigue. For decades we have questioned how the differen...

Why learning another language is still a sign of privilege

Languages play a fundamental role in the social mobility of young people, however the amount of British students who selec...

The impact of climate change on language loss

Climate change is affecting languages. There are approximately 7,000 languages spoken around the world. However, half of t...

Google’s translation headphones: you can order a meal but they won’t help you understand the culture

With today’s modern technology, we can translate any language. However the cultural significance of the language is often ...

The power of language: we translate our thoughts into words, but words also affect the way we think

Different languages have various ways of describing the world and this in turn affects how we see the world. Read more ab...

What happens in the brain when you learn a language?

Brain scans are helping scientists understand what happens on a neurological level when you learn a second language. These...

‘It opens up so many more opportunities’: How languages can lead to a dream job

Being able to speak a second language can have an important impact in your personal life, but also in your career. It can ...