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Félicitations! You’ve decided to make one of your 2023 goals to learn a new language. Learning a new language is no easy feat. The good news is that it’s not impossible if you’re determined, put in the effort, set SMART goals for yourself, and sign up with a reputable learning platform to get you from…

People often say you shouldn’t laugh or make fun of someone who speaks broken English. This simply means they are learning another language. Benjamin Batarseh said it best: “The hardest foreign language you will ever learn is your first one.” Going from beginner to intermediate, advanced and ultimately proficient takes time, effort, and patience. The…

Meet Sankoumba: A Financial Engineer in Dakar Sankoumba Kourouma is a Guinean financial engineer living in Dakar, Senegal. He came across Alison while searching online and was instantly intrigued when he realised he could take online courses for free. Despite being a native French speaker, Sankoumba didn’t let language barriers hold him back. For Sankoumba,…

Learning a new language is not quick. Nor is it simple. It requires time, energy, dedication, practice, and several language courses to get you from beginner to advanced. English is one of the most widely spoken languages worldwide and one of the most complex. According to Grammarly, a new word is added to the English…

‘Guten tag’, ‘Olá’, ‘Konnichiwa’, ‘Bonjour’, ‘Nǐ hǎo’, ‘Ciao’, and ‘Hello’. Just like that, you have learned how to say hello in seven languages. Learning a new language can seem daunting at first but if you can learn pottery, meditation, and how to play an instrument online, why not a new language? So, whether you want…

So, you’ve decided to pack it all up and start a new adventure in a new city and country. Moving abroad is a life-changing decision that can be both exhilarating and challenging. Whether you’re relocating for work, education, adventure, or just looking for a change in lifestyle, thorough planning and preparation are essential to ensure…