Even though I am American, I went to my fair share of Erasmus parties in the past. At one party, a young man told a joke. I forget exactly how it went, but the punchline was that Europeans spoke multiple languages but Americans spoke only one. I told him I thought that was an unfair […]

Spanish undeniably forms a large part of the linguistic landscape in the United States, and it’s still growing. After English, Spanish is the second-most spoken language in the United States. However, English and Spanish certainly aren’t the only languages in the land. If we discounted English and Spanish for a moment, what other languages do […]

It’s oft repeated that you should learn to speak the local language in order to get a good job in your location of choice. Whether that’s Spanish in Mexico, French in France or English in the United States, knowing the local language has a number of advantages in the workplace. However, what if we’re not […]

We use language every day. From asking a stranger for directions to discussing a business transaction to professing love for someone in our lives, most of us need language to speak and be understood. For me it’s difficult to even fathom not being able to express my thoughts and desires to others. But where does […]