You do not have to try too hard to learn a language and at times humor helps in your foreign language learning. Many people normally find learning a second language…
Virtual Miscommunication: 3 Important Tips to Help Avoid Improper Netiquette
Reading body language and vocal intonation are among the most important things we learn growing up, and as adults, we eventually know how to interpret what another person is feeling…
Which Chinese Dialect Should You Learn?
Mandarin Chinese (Putonghua or common language) is the most spoken language in the world, with an estimated two billion speakers. Still, it is but one of the many dialects of…
Honeybees and their Unique Way of Communicating
Honeybees have been around since ancient times and studies have been made to discover their unique way of communicating. Studies through the years have revealed that honeybees have developed several…
Sign Language: A Different Way to Communicate
For the hearing and speech impaired people, verbal communication is nearly impossible. However, they have a different way to communicate, by using sign language. Sign language is a unique and…
Localization and How it Fits in Global Business
For serious global business presence, it is a must to have company websites, product information, technical manuals and other related things localized. Business globalization continues to be a buzz word…
More than Words: The Art of Non-Verbal Communication with Children
Adults, as well as children react more to non-verbal communication than to the spoken words. Young children react more to non-verbal communication. This is because they are highly impressionable and…
Music Makes it Easier to Learn a Foreign Language
Learning a new language always presents some difficulty but music can make it easier to learn a foreign language. Were you ever surprised when a song that you haven’t heard…
The Language of Air Traffic Controllers
Air travel safety is a major concern. Air traffic controllers, with their communication skills and their own unique language keep people safe. If you are a frequent flier, you understand…
Speaker’s Gender Affects Language Processing of Listener
It has been thought that the brain processes language, including grammar and syntax in an abstract way. A recent study says that a listener’s language processing is affected by the…
