Nowadays, translation apps and other technologies are making international communication easier. So why should we learn a language when we can just use available technologies? 1- Learning a language for professional reasons No technology is available at the moment to assist you when you have to deal with international clients or suppliers over the phone....
“South African Tourism CEO Sisa Ntshona address the tourism sector and South Africa at large . “I am delighted to be back, to carry on the work of showcasing our beautiful country both domestically and internationally. “, says Ntshona. He further highlights his enthusiasm on moving towards achieving the 21 million international tourists by 2030”....
Deciding to learn a new language can open up a world of opportunity for you. It can, quite literally, change your life. But it doesn’t need to be scary. LTC in Cape Town is all about making language learning enjoyable and relevant for our international and local students. Here are some fantastic, life-changing reasons to...
Afrikaans is one of the modern antique spoken languages in South Africa. What makes this language so unique? ...
Cape Town is such a mix of different cultures and languages, therefore it’s a given that the city would have its very own “language” or slang. And boy, Cape Town’s slang is unique! Here’s a list of the most popular Capetonian slang words and what they actually mean: Ag (ah-ch): To show resignation or...
The need to construct a national multilingual identity has never been more vital in South Africa – especially now amid the turmoil with students in the country. Yet the language debate in SA continues with no end in sight. The Language Debate in SA – Where we stand Efforts to implement multilingual language policies...
A teenager from Georgia, America, can speak fluent Spanish after waking up from a coma after being kicked in the head during a soccer game. Reuben Nsemoh (16) was playing goalie for his team when he was accidentally kicked in the head. The kick to the head was so bad, he started having...
Up to 1.8 billion people in the world speak English. But how did a language that was only spoken by people living in the British Isles 500 years ago become so widespread? Let’s find out why English is the universal language. The British Empire The growth of English is all to do with politics. After...
It is common knowledge that having more than one language under your belt is great for career development. But what are the actual business benefits of speaking a second language? And how exactly does it help with career development? Well, let’s find out. Work overseas If you long to travel while working and spend...
Want to know the secret to making your attempt at learning a new language more successful? Want to find out what will keep you motivated and learn much faster? Well, that secret is…confidence. “Confidence comes from not always being right, but from not fearing to be wrong.” -Peter T. Mcintyre Yes, that secret might not...
