When I was 15 I remember my English grammar teacher in high school in the United States explaining various grammatical concepts such as the colon and semi-colon (a distinction most of us natives still don’t fully grasp). When the class began to struggle he would say very reassuringly not to worry, that we’d get it…
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*Edit July 2017: personal grievances with Glossika Previously LATG had partnered with Glossika in an affiliate program that “pays” me a small commission whenever sales are made via this site. After relatively little necessary consideration I have terminated this association with Glossika on account of an extreme lack of helpfulness and professionalism by specific members of…
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The modern world has a rich linguistic tapestry, with around 6,500 to 7,000 languages spoken across the planet. There is no fixed figure, as academics dispute whether some are distinct languages or whether they are variations of the same language. However, those in the translation services sector believe the figure to be just shy of…
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I really like the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), as the title of this article clearly states. I mean, I really like it. I think it’s pretty much one of the best things ever. Okay, well maybe that’s an exaggeration but it’s still pretty cool. However, not everyone agrees with me (for reasons beyond my comprehension…). My…
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2015 was a great year for LATG. The Facebook page came in at #17 on Bab.la’s list of top language pages. We’ve seen a considerable rate of growth and engagement and the good times have continued to flow. I’ve compiled a list of the 10 most popular articles from this past year. Combined they’ve been…
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When it comes to language learning few things are more important in the grand scheme of your project than the ability to listen. It’s arguably the most difficult of the three primary aspects of language learning – speaking, listening and literacy – and in my opinion requires the most time and energy to master. One…
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