Multilingualism Articles

Six Influential Linguists That Everyone Should Know About

By Phoebe Harrison When we talk about the ‘great minds’ of history, most people think of famous philosophers, inventors, scientists, and writers – think Socrates, Einstein, Da Vinci, Sklodowska- Curie, Freud, and Dickens. It is certainly true that all these figures...

Modern Foreign Languages Teachers: A profession in demand

Written by Shannon Walker. If you spent time studying in a British secondary school, then it is highly likely you have encountered Modern Foreign Languages in your lifetime. Whether it be from earlier years or studying a language at GCSE or A-Level, foreign languages...

Top 6 Regional Languages Spoken in the UK Apart From English

(Written by Callum Madle and Phoebe Harrison).   When discussing the languages of the British Isles that aren’t English, many people will assume you are referring to the melting pot of foreign languages widely spoken in the region due to immigration, particularly...

The Scandinavian Countries: Why Are They So Good At Speaking English?

(Written by Callum Madle & Phoebe Harrison) Talar du engelska? When we think about which places have the best grip on English as a second language, most people will naturally think of Scandinavia – with good reason. Sweden, Denmark, Norway, and Finland...