Why learning another language is still a sign of privilege

21st maart 2019

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

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The impact of climate change on language loss

14th maart 2019

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

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

12th maart 2019

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

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

5th maart 2019

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

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What happens in the brain when you learn a language?

1st maart 2019

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

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

27th februari 2019

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

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This Simple Brain Hack Will Help You Learn a New Language Much Faster, According to Science

19th februari 2019

It can sometimes be a bit of a struggle to learn a new language, but according to research there is a specific time during...

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Ten steps to finding your next job

15th februari 2019

Navigating through job searches can be a bit of a jungle, however, if you have the right tools, it will make it easier. He...

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Happy Valentine’s Day

14th februari 2019

We wish everyone a Happy Valentine's Day from all at Language Matters!

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Can you learn a language with an app? What the research says

12th februari 2019

There are an abundance of apps which provide language learning. The question is, how effective are these apps when it come...

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