Languages

“My name is Aurelia Faustina S. I am a college student with good communication skills in English. However, I wanted to teach non-native speakers English and hence I thought learning an extra language would help me towards my goal. I heard about the various courses Alison offered and so I started learning French with Alison.”…

The 30th July is the United Nations’ International Friendship Day. The day is about taking some time to mark the friendships that define our lives and to actively celebrate the joys of friendship. It’s been a difficult 18 months for everyone and we’ve all relied on our friendships even more than usual to get us…

The 21st of February is International Mother Tongue Day. It’s all about promoting and preserving linguistic and cultural diversity. The day was first announced back in 1999 by the United Nations and has been celebrated every year since. Here at Alison, we are all about language and diversity. So let’s explore a few mother tongues…

How does the language you speak form your identity? Have you ever stopped to think about what it would be like to lose the language that’s been spoken in your family for generations? 2019 is the International Year of Indigenous Languages (IYIL) – an initiative spearheaded by the United Nations General Assembly to raise awareness…

Did you know that Spanish is the second most spoken native language in the world, and the fourth most spoken overall? It’s no wonder that people of all ages, including businesspeople, are learning to communicate in this popular language. Whether it’s for travelling, doing business abroad or taking on an international career, many people are…

South Africa is a country known for its history, rich cultural diversity, and heritage. It’s a melting pot of cultures and where the social and cultural interactions among its various ethnic groups make South Africa a unique and vibrant mosaic of traditions and customs. In this article, we’ll look at why Heritage Day is important…

‘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…

Regardless of what age you are, September brings with it that “back to school” feeling. The summer is over and your bodyclock starts gearing up to go back to work. But you can also harness and direct that “back to school” energy towards more recreational ends. September is a great time to try your hand…