Language is always changing. Anyone who studies linguistics knows this fact well, anyone who has studied a 2nd language would also learn this in the process of acquiring proficiency in that language. For the average person, the changes that occur in any language can be seen over time- words you used when you were young […]
Mooo or Mo—? Animal Sounds in Different Languages
How are languages different? How can we “compare” 2 languages? Every language is unique and although there are many shared characteristics, the differences are what make learning a new language both difficult and interesting. Phonetic range, written forms, historical context and cultural background all affect the development of any given language. For this reason, the […]
English Teaching and Commonality.
As a full time English teacher at Smith’s School of English Kyobashi (スミス英会話 京橋) I have the pleasure of coaching many Japanese nationals studying the English language. There is no doubt that English is the most commonly spoken language in the world today. There is also no doubt that speaking a common language enriches our lives. I know my students […]