The Reasons Travelling Makes Us Happy
Everyone wants to be happy; so, why is it so difficult to find happiness? Happiness is not a possession or commodity but an emotion which cannot be purchased. However, some believe that purchasing products gives them happiness; others find happiness in food, sleep, and work/study and work out. So, what have these got to do with travelling? Well, travelling gives you unending happiness and boosts your spirit too. However, travelling gives us a higher sense of happiness which lasts for a much longer time than you buying any product would ever give you. Travelling helps us to be truly happy. So, that makes travelling so meaningful and what are the reasons behind travelling making us happy? Here are some reasons why we travel and how travelling makes us happy:- 1- Helps improve mental health– Sometimes working under pressure can get very strenuous as you might get depressed, frustrated and fed up with the job. How about taking a break by travelling? It would work as a stress buster! For, sometimes, we just want to break free from the work and stress, so travelling is not only about seeing new places. Rather it becomes necessary to take a break from a busy schedule of working life to a more relaxed one from time to time. According to a study in 2013, called the Stress in America survey by the American Psychological Association, concluded that going on vacations can actually reduce stress and the participants did not only feel better but could also handle stress better once they returned from the vacation. For, they had a break from the sources of stress, which is work. Additionally, travelling makes you healthier mentally as productivity and creativity improve, people get better sleep. 2- Peace-Many find peace in travelling because they feel it as a detoxification. Coming away from the monotonous life most of us have today, it helps some keep their sanity check by disconnecting from the rest of the world. The luxury of not having to rush, this allows the peace to be there in the first place. It feels like there’s no negativity in the world for that moment and by this one can live in the moment then. For example, sitting by a lake that can also give a person a sense of quietude. Now, imagine yourself sitting in front of this lake witnessing this marvelous sunset. 3- Architecture– How many of the Seven Wonders of the World have you seen yet? Many people travel to admire the beautiful architectural sights and to learn history. Travelling is a great way to learn history by looking at live examples of great emperors and kings, architects of ancient time who built outstanding monuments which many possibly can’t be rebuilt in spite of having the current technology. Some great ingenious structures/monuments of the world: the centuries old Ram Setu is the first man-made coral-reef bridge connecting India to Sri Lanka, Pyramids of Giza and The Sphinx of Giza in Egypt which has controversies and theories of being built by the help of extraterrestrial life, the Iron pillar of Delhi which is never rusts is in Delhi, India, Vijaya Vittala Temple in Hampi, Karnataka, India which has 56 musical pillars which produce musical tones when struck with a thumb, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon in Mesopotamia (Modern Iraq), and great statues such as the Buddhas of Bamiyan (standing Buddhas) carved from a mountain, Gommateshawara Bahubali monolithic 57 feet (17 metres) high located in Karnataka, India, and the Moray (Inca ruins) consisting several terraced circular depressions is still an ancient engineering mystery in Peru, South America. These tourism sights have their own mysteries hidden till now. This fascinates archaeologists and people interested in artwork research and others generally interested in the diversity of architectural beauty. 4- Travelling and education– Man has legs so that he can displace himself from one place to another either for food, shelter against the elements or for self-protection against hostile animals/predators for survival. However, his brain has another aspect that is curiosity to know the cause of daily things he sees. So, this has automatically developed in him a sense of exploration, expansion, to seek more than his familiar comfort zone/surroundings. Now, for the sake of expanding his knowledge, the sense of adaptability has quickly developed in his rapidly growing faculties. He experiences a joy of learning new skills through new activities. That is why travelling became another medium to see and learn other aspects of life which at every subsequent phase which in turn became a treasure house of his mental abilities. Additionally, it is said “Travelling is a part of education”. For, schooling is not the only education. So, travelling is a great way of learning about life. Many ancient scholars such Hiuen Tsang/Xuanzang and Fa Hien/Faxien was a Chinese Buddhist monks who travelled from China to India to learn about Buddhist scriptures, Marco Polo was an Italian merchant, explorer and writer who travelled through Asia along the Silk Route, Rahul Sankrityayan is called the Father of Indian Travelogue, Travel literature, spent forty-five years of his life on travels away from his home. Travelling also teaches us to be independent, adventurous, wander, to take risks because every locale, situation, site has different scenarios and outcomes turn out to be different almost for each person, even if they encounter the same occurrence. For instance, a group of four college students go hiking in the mountains and they encounter a wild bear. One of them might know to confront the situation. However, the others would most probably panic naturally because they are frightened and don’t have any idea how to deal with the wild bear. So, the one who knows can advise the others to follow his instructions to survive. That way the next time they would make prior preparations for a hike in the mountains. Moreover, travelling teaches us culture, religion, customs, languages, and way of lives of different human races we come across and respect them wholeheartedly. Therefore,
Advance Your Career by Learning a Language
Languages are diverse and I love diversity. What about you? Languages are diverse because of their relation to diverse cultures; those cultures come from the historical and geographical background of each country. Languages are not only a medium of speaking to each culture but also, add a deeper meaning to them. Therefore, learning a new language is no lesser than learning an absolute new culture for some. This gives their personality diversity like none other. So, learning a new/second second language has an ample of benefits. Anyhow, as, “Nunca es tarde para aprender” (It is never late to learn). However, did you ever know, being a bilingual or learning a new language such as Spanish could help advance your career? So, let’s find out a few more of the advantages of learning a new language and being a bilingual/multilingual:- 1. Personality- As I mentioned in the introduction that learning new languages contributes to our personality (such as diversity) which not everyone has, so that way it adds up as a uniqueness and refinement. This is what would make you more attractive as a candidate. Cultural intelligence- Multilingualism and bilingualism help build confidence and a stronger self-esteem while also developing sensitivity and compassion towards others across the globe as they have the sense of diversity and cultural differences and respect it. They encourage seeing the world through the cultural lenses. That develops cultural intelligence which allows them to grow through working globally by understanding that cultural diversity is essential. Therefore, the multilingual and bilingual professionals with strong intercultural capacity have an astonishingly great advantage. 3. Travel- Want to go for a vacation to Spain? Then why not learn some basic Spanish to have an easier interaction while travelling there? Yes, knowing an extra language just to travel is sometimes sensible because not everywhere English is spoken as the first language. Thereby, it would help you communicate and follow signs written in Spanish (in this case). Another scenario would be, if you know Mandarin (Chinese) your company would appoint you to travel to China for work as you would be the best candidate for them. If you want to be that candidate, then try out Language Mingle where you can learn your desired language from native speaking tutors. 4. Job opportunities- How to advance your career by learning a new language? Being a bilingual often has benefits such as having better scope for employment. A bilingual person might get a job as a translator or interpreter if they have a great proficiency (speak, understand, read and write) in the languages they know. Other job positions might as well be there in multinational companies for bilinguals who are less proficient (can only speak and understand) such as BPOs, call centres’ customer service agents, client service specialists and passport clerks among a few other positions. In this manner, millions of people would get employment globally. 5. Enhanced/extra benefits to your resume- Ever felt discouraged because of the lack skills while writing your resume? Well, now if you are planning to take up Spanish as it’s the second most spoken language in the United States, or Chinese Mandarin as it’s one of the most demanded languages in today’s world. You can learn them on Language Mingle as well as other languages too. Job categories for bilinguals- The cultural diversity of the world and especially in countries such as the United States, makes it easier for a bilingual to get a job. So, what are the different job titles for a bilingual? Bilingualism can get people into almost any profession that has interaction with people. This is specifically more suitable for the Southern part of America with cosmopolitan populations. Apparently, each job title will depend and vary according to the candidate’s not only bilingual abilities but also relevant skills and qualifications, experience and interest. I hope these help you not only thrive in life but also advance your career rapidly. Here is the list of careers a bilingual/multilingual can opt for: I. Translator/game translator/interpreters- Translators and interpreters are highly in demand as business and trade have always been growing and now, they are not only growing abroad but also, worldwide. II. Flight attendant- I know someone who worked in Lufthansa as a flight attendant and now she teaches German. So, you see being bilingual can even give a position in the airline industry. Moreover, it’s beneficial by increasing safety for passengers to converse, understand and give instructions and service. III. Sales representative and marketing director- Particularly, for people who can speak Spanish, Mandarin and English fluently, these could be great options. IV. Teacher/professor- Teaching a language might not be the simplest job. Although, the pay would be pretty high. V. Community representative- Do you play video games on your phone as a hobby? Then, now you might have an opportunity to work with a gaming company. Gaming companies like Konami require bilingual speakers for game instruction creators, voice actors, and other work for gaming production since they publish their games worldwide. VI. Nurse- Nurses can help patients calm down from stressing over and panicking in the most crucial moments in life. A nurse’s reassurance is very important in such cases. And for that, having a proper conversation and explaining everything, language can play a big role. So, this is why this position is relevant for bilinguals. VII. Customer/emergency service (EMT)- Multilingualism and bilingualism already have a major role in this field as we all know. However, not all customer service jobs are as horrible as you might think. So, why not help companies pay you highly for not one but two or three languages?! Or even better if you could help saving lives by attending calls and conversing fluently with the distressed caller. VIII. Social worker- Working for the betterment of the society and well being of others is one thing even I would like to do. So, travelling abroad and using your bilingual skills for social work; there can’t be a more exciting journey.
How to prepare for a job interview
People from all over the world travel and live in other countries and on their own to earn a living for themselves and their family. So, jobs are a very important part of our lives and every company has a system to choose their candidates. So, that system can be called as a job interview. Some interviews have tests of many kinds. You can think of an interview as a type of exam or an audition. Typically, you would need preparations for an audition to show your skills, in this case work ethics too. So, if you have a job interview coming up, these are some practical methods that always come in handy before and after the interview to ensure that you can make the best first impression by using these techniques. Here are some steps to ace the interview: 1. Create a resume– Creating your resume can be a little difficult if you are a fresher but you can always ask someone for help and advice. The resume not only describes you in a professional manner but also, states your abilities and capacities. A resume needs to be updated after every job so that you can add some new set of skills or some new things you have learnt, achieved and experienced in the previous company. Moreover, the resume needs to be edited and prepped according to the type of job you are going to apply for. For example, if you are applying for a physician’s job, then you will have to add about your medical qualifications accordingly. The resume cannot have irrelevant information if it’s not about the profession/job description. Make sure you add your strengths but not weaknesses. Also, make sure not to add false information or exaggerate anything because that might not get you through because the interviewer would clearly catch you lying and that would turn out well. 2. The outfit– The outfit you wear on your interview is very important as it’s a part of creating the first impression. Wearing a casual or party outfit including footwear to the interview might seem as if the interview has little importance in your life and also might wrongly indicate that you are not serious as a candidate. Additionally, make sure you have the outfit and footwear all clean and prepped prior to the day of the interview. It is also important to think about your makeup and accessories when dressing for an interview. 3. The hairstyle– As per psychology, our hairstyle depicts a lot about your personality. This is why choosing a suitable hairstyle which benefits and showcases your personality at its best is necessary when it comes to make the first impression unforgettable. If the interview is an in-person interview, you would be all ready to rock the first impression! 4. Practice the interview– Giving an interview isn’t the easiest of tasks as it is, so practicing the interview and answers plays a major role. One great technique to practice the interview would be to note down some relevant questions the interviewer would ask you, and so write down your answers to them thoughtfully with no rush. Once you have them ready in front of you, stand/sit in front of a mirror in a quiet place, read them aloud to yourself a few times or several times, depending upon how quickly you get accustomed to answering them, and try rehearsing. This would make you less nervous and get you ready for the interview. Another technique can also be tried, if you are comfortable enough, you can ask a friend to interview you with the questions you have noted and you can try answering them once you have practiced enough. This way the repetition doesn’t get monotonous. These methods of preparation would make you knowledgeable about the topic and so, much confident and less anxious. 5. Research– It’s all about research. Researching and learning about the company, the work culture of the company, and the ambiance of the workplace is extremely important for you to grow, make the right choice because it’s not always about money alone. Getting a high pay is great but if the work culture is not up to the point (you try to know about this by talking to some colleagues in that company), and if you don’t have any idea about it, it could lead to a frustratingly bad experience. Therefore, the key here is to do research about the workplace and work culture. Other ways can be, checking the organization or company’s LinkedIn and Facebook profiles. 6. Analyze the job description– While looking for a job, pay great heed to the job description. The goal is to identify between a real job and a fake one. For that, you would need to first check if the job matches what you are looking for. Google to know in detail about the job posting and especially, the company. An easy way to know that is to watch YouTube channels’ personal opinions and suggestions to know whether the jobs sites you are using to look for a job are genuine or frauds. In the job posting/description, check what are the requirements, skills, education, experience and duties of the job (what will the person doing the job will be responsible for) needed for the position. So,to analyze and find out if the job posting is genuine you can analyze by focusing on whether the job description has typos, not well-written/incomplete description, unbelievably high pay and other things which you must be careful about. Also, you would definitely want to know what kind of candidate the company is looking for. Mention Accomplishments by providing examples– Accomplishments, big or small, are still accomplishments. To show an interviewer you are the right person for the job, you should have certain examples of your own accomplishments in line. Some people have trouble thinking about how to put in order; the STAR model would be one of the best methods. S – Situation: The circumstance where a problem
The Benefits of Learning a Language before Visiting the Country
Do you love travelling as much as wanderlust and are you one? Then, has it ever happened to you, when you are travelling and you don’t manage reading sign boards, having problem communicating while shopping and misunderstanding what the locals are trying to say? Well, if you are a bilingual or if you know the language the language the locals speak (in a country you would most likely visit or want to visit), you would not face such difficulties.Anyhow, let’s find out some benefits of learning a language before you visit a country. As travelling is expensive and can get very exhausting. Some travel abroad for work related reasons, some go for vacations and spend time with friends and family, some attend events and many go for a new job posting or further studies. So, while being there why not make the best out of it? Now, you must be wondering how to make it more enjoyable and also, beneficial. Well, learning a foreign language can be challenging yet exciting, educational, and has many benefits. Wait a second, but is learning a new language altogether really worth it? Travelling and commuting in the city Imagine how easy it would be to visit any place, restaurant, exhibition hall, checking into a hotel and would make all the experiences so much easier, joyful and less stressful! So, learning the language while travelling would be of great help and the best way to avoid miscommunication. Safety Everyone wants to be safe, so do you. Have you ever taken the wrong bus or missed your train because you misunderstood the announcement of the platform number?It might have not happened to you but what’s the guarantee that it wouldn’t happen? However, it is highly not likely that you would come across such incidents if you knew the language the announcement was made in, right? This is how learning the language would be beneficial. It is definitely scary and problematic when you get robbed and you don’t know the language so you don’t know understand when a bunch of guys on the road discuss to rob you witnessing and assuming that you don’t their language and a tourist. Contrarily, think of the situation differing if you knew and understood their discussion and quickly got yourself ready and prepared for it by going to a restaurant or a safer place. Culture You can build a deeper bond with the culture by learning the language because you get deeper perspective when you mix with the locals and indulge in their activities especially by speaking to them while doing them. Also, they feel more comfortable, friendly and admired, respected when they see a tourist making an effort to learn and speak to them in their language that is why language is the best way to get to know their culture. This teaches you to respect a different culture other than your own.You can also take part in their festival! Also, you will be avoiding cultural faux pas which means (you would know what could be disrespectful to them which a tourist normally wouldn’t know) you would know how to behave in that culture and fitting in among the locals.Plus, they will love and appreciate you for speaking their language. So, if you want to learn to speak or learn a new language you can try learning from Language Mingle as they have free lessons from native speaking tutors that focus mainly on the goals and interests of the learner. Make it memorable and less expensive In many countries, tourists get caught up, especially, in very expensive and fancy restaurants because they barely know the city so they don’t have many options. So, by learning a language and having the advantage to converse with the locals, you can always ask them for cost-efficient and tastier food corners. This goes for hotels too because several hotels are cheaper away from the arrival location such as the railway station or airport. Language Skills A language is best learnt when practiced in the country it belongs to; that’s because language needs amelioration almost constantly to get better at it especially when it comes to speaking and writing. So, if you learn a new language, depending on the country you are visiting, you will have enough practice and that will improve your language skills automatically. Living there or even spending your vacation there would be help you speak like a native speaker because they would all be surrounding you and have the best live example for you. You could try using your language skills while ordering your food and shopping in a market. Socialization Having a close friend in an unknown country is not only cool but also helpful. Learning a language and meeting new people abroad is good to spend time with; you can explore spots which would otherwise remain unknown to tourists and also, this might get you new friends and acquaintance. You could get to meet people who don’t speak English or your native language yet can be amazing people. Who knows, you might even find the love of your life! Art In my opinion, life is boring and almost vain without art in it.Wherever you go, you will see the beauty and elegance of art in different forms or even shapeless; yet so meaningful, just like a language and its art of learning. When you learn a language you not only learn the language and grammar but history, culture and art. You learn about great philosophers, architecture, spirituality and a lot more. Metalinguistic awareness When I first began learning Spanish, I felt confident and my respect for myself increased gradually. This happened even though I made a lot more mistakes than others, I saw myself improving, gaining more interest and became easier for me to learn a third language. And guess what this actually exists as “metalinguistic awareness”. Metalinguistic awareness is the ability to identify the techniques of learning and break down into a series of steps (a process).The
Top 5 Ways to Learn a Language Online
Let’s say, you want to add new skills to your CV by learning a new language, or, you just want to learn that one language you have always wished for; but somehow were unable to do so. Well, one of the best ways to learn a language as a native speaker would be to travel to the country to learn it perfectly. Unfortunately, those who want the same, including you, don’t have the time, money, or opportunity to do so. So, what do you do? Considerately, learning a foreign language has become almost cheap in order to get an efficient learning, with the help of the internet and technology through applications, websites, and platforms that provide online tutoring. Hey! Are you still wondering whether learning a language online is for real or am I just joking? Well, pinch yourself and believe me, this is actually happening! Therefore, it’s not necessary to go abroad to learn a language. So, are you looking for some ways to learn a language online and,also, where to find a cost-efficient yet profitable platform? Don’t worry I’ve got your back! Here are the five ways to learn a new language online:- Reading e-books, short stories, online comicsand articles (by consulting a dictionary)While learning a language reading is essential becausereading helps you learn new words and fortifies them by remembering and re-using them in sentences while thinking, writing and speaking.It also helps you learn words in context. This means that reading not only teaches you new words but also, simultaneously gives you the context in which you should use certain words which fit in the context and go with other relevant words and sentences. Not only that, reading helps you get familiar with the frequently used words by learning to pick out the most useful words. These make reading extremely important and also, enjoyable! Watching movies, videos and documentariesEver thought of trying to learn a language while watching a movie or web series? Films are motivating and entertaining especially when learning a new language. You not only enjoy the visuals but it also provides a source of varied language. Try watching a movie of a language you barely understand with subtitles of your mother tongue or of the same language of the movie. It might seem a bit funny but it’s helpful while learning a language. It ameliorates your comprehension. Listening to songs and podcastsMusic is a powerful way of learning a language. For, listening to music and trying to follow, understand the lyrics or words of a song/ podcast can assimilate the syntax and enrich vocabulary and improve comprehension as well. Music also helps with memorisation by following the rhythm, tone and cadence in general. Moreover, your attention span andpronunciation get better because music helps activating both sides of the brain.In the case of podcasts, vocabulary, pronunciation, comprehension and attentiveness are refined. WritingWriting is one of the most important exercises related to language learning and a very effective way of converting passive vocabulary into active. When you keep writing new words in the language you are learning, it helps the brain retain them, allowing you to access them later. It can also give you a great understanding on how to integrate words into sentences. It helps you polish the foreign language’s grammar as well. To begin with, you could try writing easy and short sentences by consulting a dictionary and by memorising a few of the simplest of tenses to not confuse yourself. You could also try using GoogleTranslate for correcting your sentences by translating them to your mother tongue.Although, it could be difficult for a beginner but remember, good writers are good readers! Chatting with an online friend Speech is important for learning and it’s as important as the other points I have mentioned earlier. For example, if you have a friend from Denmark, you can ask them to teach you some words and request them to speak to you in their mother tongue,Dutch. This way you will be obliged to understand what they are saying to you and you must answer them in the same language as well. For a change, you could try playing word games with your friend. Nevertheless, typing and conversing the language to say what you want to is a good practise too. However, making mistakes is evident for any learner; please don’t be harsh on yourself for it. For, making mistakes while,any of kind learning, especially learning a language is for the betterment of the learner even though it might sound contradicting and discouraging. You can ask your friend to correct your mistakes while speaking to them. It might get a little annoying at first; however you must understandit’s for your improvement and betterment and so, you must respect their time. Online tutoringOnline tutoring is the new way tolearn any subject you could think of, especially the academic ones which don’t need physical movement.This method is the latest of all the methods I have mentioned previously.Online tutoring/learning is one of the most efficient and convenient yet beneficial methods of learning. Online learning can be live and/not as well. However, it is the best among all the other methods because it can include each of them and yet be affordable and sometimes even free! 1. So, let’s see why it’s better than all the options and how all the options are interconnected.Reading e-books, short stories, online comics and articles (by consulting a dictionary) are of course a great way of learning. However, you wouldn’t manage reading if you don’t know the pronunciation of words, tenses, and lack vocabulary. 2. Watching movies, videos and documentaries might be entertaining and exciting but only if you already understand the language already will you be able to grab the words and sentences when spoken relatively fast because you are still learning. For this, you need to gather a bit of reading and comprehension skills before watching any kind of motion picture. 3. Listening to songs and podcasts are also an efficient way to
Online Learning Vs Face to Face Learning
Nowadays, online learning has become as easy as video calling a friend! Online learning is a great way to get some help for your assignments, projects or even to learn a new language now. Once people get interested in any of these facilities, many platforms demand unreasonable amount of money to customers interested to access it further. However, there are some amazing platforms which provide great online tutoring and which are affordable too. How cool, right? But before I reveal one of such platforms, I will enlist some of the advantages of online learning and the shortcomings of face to face learning. Time Management Time is the most priceless and valuable gift we all have in this world. So, how are time and learning related? With time, interest, efficient learning and commitment one can learn a new language and get better at it with time if used/practiced regularly. Additionally, it can get exhausting when we have to travel for classes or work for hours let alone the travel expenses. Therefore, online learning makes it time-saving and cheaper. After the session, both, student and tutor can do other activities and work for the rest of the day. Money Online learning would apparently be much cheaper than face to face learning as schools, tuition, colleges and universities can get very pricey for students of any age especially if not supported by parents.Most schools also ask the students to buy expensive books and many other stationery items. Therefore, online classes are far cheaper and beneficial as the student would only need a few of those which he would for school. Convenience One can sit at a cafeteria and tutor/learn as well. Let’s say, it’s a rainy day and people have to carry raincoats or umbrellas while going out, you could just sip your coffee in your bedroom and attending your online class! Additionally,in situations such as now when the Corona Virus outbreak can become majorly obstructive, education and work become greatly safe, efficient; this way simply facilitating for all to continue if classes or meetings are held online. Safety Online learning is safe for the student as he/she doesn’t need to commute but remain in the house as a familiar environment for the child. Also, allows parents to keep an eye on the tutor’s behavior and approach towards the child. Choice of tutors Did you have that one teacher in school you hated or wished they didn’t exist? Well, you don’t have to worry about that now, as you or the parents of the child can choose the online tutor as per preferences. This makes it easy as the student and the tutor can check out if they resonate with each other. If not, then one can afford to pick a suitable tutor for them and if yes, then enjoy having an amiable tutor just for you. So, you see how flexible online learning can get! Fun yet educational Many might think of the idea of online learning might be a bad one. For, as it’s not face to face, may be it the student might not study much at all. However, that’s not the case. In June 2012, Cherie Mazer, a student of the Harvard School of Education, published a whitepaper report that highlights the benefits of having an online college tutor. Her findings display a substantial result of students who signed up for online learning classes performed better than those who had not enrolled for the online tutoring, by getting higher grades, better attitudes and retention rates. This was possible because students felt more liberated and confident when had their queries answered. Feedback Feedback is crucial for a student’s progress. So, not only it is possible to have a positive feedback from the online tutor but he/she,by the odds should be able to provide feedback to the student after every session which is quite unlikely to have as benefit even when having a class face to face with teacher after the class for various reasons. Social pressure There is no social pressure of a teacher monitoring the student as the physicality of a teacher present throughout the class lacks as it’s only limited to a screen which doesn’t seem to put pressure on the child as much as in real. Social awkwardness Social awkwardness has always been a problem for some. And the best part about online learning is that it allows the student to feel physically comfortable and secure as the real presence of the teacher is not there. This is exactly why this point is similar to the former one. Student’s growth/progress Since the accessibility for a student to get online learning is massive and Language Mingle being a more dynamic and interactive platform, students would benefit furthermore by using the computer/laptop by learning to use more programs, sharing links, graphics, pictures,movies, videos, articles which both can have discussions and this makes it a better method of teaching in a more lively and educative manner as well!This gives the student growth an exceptional detour; in comparison to the traditional face to face learning where books are given more importance. Moreover, in online learning the student gets undivided attention from the tutor, has more time just for him, this way progress happens faster and more efficiently. Technology Technology is today’s gift we all have. This allows the student not to stay within the four walls and still have the online learning class. One can even travel and study. Evidently, technology is helping and also teaching the student to be more skilled by using dropbox, emails, etc. easily. Global contribution We are globally contributing to protect the environment by online learning instead of commuting in public transportation other than using a bicycle. When we eliminate vehicles from the roads by online learning, we are cutting down on CO2 emissions.Including that, online learning might as well bring down the number of trees being cut as PDFs, Word files and internet web pages can replace them instead of using trees for papers, books
Get ready to enjoy your moment
Languages are diverse and I love diversity. What about you? Languages are diverse because of their relation to diverse cultures; those cultures come from the historical and geographical background of each country. Languages are not only a medium of speaking to each culture but also, add a deeper meaning to them. Therefore, learning a new language is no lesser than learning an absolute new culture for some. This gives their personality diversity like none other. So, learning a new/second second language has an ample of benefits. Anyhow, as, “Nunca es tarde para aprender” (It is never late to learn). However, did you ever know, being a bilingual or learning a new language such as Spanish could help advance your career? So, let’s find out a few more of the advantages of learning a new language and being a bilingual/multilingual:-
How to get a raise?
Languages are diverse and I love diversity. What about you? Languages are diverse because of their relation to diverse cultures; those cultures come from the historical and geographical background of each country. Languages are not only a medium of speaking to each culture but also, add a deeper meaning to them. Therefore, learning a new language is no lesser than learning an absolute new culture for some. This gives their personality diversity like none other. So, learning a new/second second language has an ample of benefits. Anyhow, as, “Nunca es tarde para aprender” (It is never late to learn). So, let’s find out a few more of the advantages of learning a new language and being a bilingual/multilingual! Personality As I mentioned in the introduction that learning new languages contributes to our personality (such as diversity) which not everyone has, so that way it adds up as a uniqueness and refinement. This is what would make you more attractive as a candidate. Cultural intelligence Multilingualism and bilingualism help build confidence and a stronger self-esteem while also developing sensitivity and compassion towards others across the globe as they have the sense of diversity cultural differences and respect it. They encourage seeing the world through the cultural lenses. That develops cultural intelligence which allows them to grow through working globally by understanding that cultural diversity is essential. Therefore, the multilingual and bilingual professionals with strong intercultural capacity have an astonishingly great advantage. Travel Want to go for a vacation to Spain? Then why not learn some basic Spanish to have an easier interaction while travelling there? Yes, knowing an extra language just to travel is sometimes sensible because not everywhere English is spoken as the first language. Thereby, it would help you communicate and follow signs written in Spanish(in this case). Another scenario would be, if you know Mandarin (Chinese) your company would appoint you to travel to China for workas you would be the best candidate for them. If you want to be that candidate, then try out Language Mingle where you can learn your desired language from native speaking tutors. Job opportunities Want a better job? Why not try to learn a new language then? For, being a bilingual often has benefits such as having better scope for employment. A bilingual person might get a job as a translator or interpreter if they have a great proficiency (speak, understand, read and write) in the languages they know. Other job positions might as well be there in multinational companies for bilinguals who are less proficient (can only speak and understand) such as BPOs, call centers’ customer service agents, client service specialists and passport clerk among few other positions. In this manner, millions of people would get employment globally. Enhanced/extra benefits to your resume Ever felt discouraged because of the lack skills while writing your resume? Well, now if you are planning to take up Spanish as it’s the second most spoken language in the United States, or Chinese Mandarin as it’s one of the most demanded languages in today’s world.You can learn them on Language Mingle as well as other languages too. Job categories for bilinguals The cultural diversity of the world and especially in countries such as the United States, makes it easier for a bilingual to get a job. So, what are the different job titles for a bilingual? Their bilingualism can get them into almost any profession that has interaction with people. This is specifically more suitable for the Southern part of America with cosmopolitan populations. Apparently, each job title will depend and vary according to the candidate’s not only bilingual abilities but also relevant skills and qualifications, experience and interest. Here is the list of careers a bilingual/multilingual can opt for: I. Translator/game translator/interpreters- Translators and interpreters are highly in demand as business and trade have always been growing and now, they are not only growing abroad but also, worldwide. II. Flight attendant- I know someone who worked in Lufthansa as a flight attendant and now she teaches German. So, you see being a bilingual can even give a position in the airline industry. Moreover, it’s beneficial by increasing safety for passengers to converse, understand and give instructions and service. III. Sales representative and marketing director- Particularly, for people who can speak Spanish, French and English fluently, these could be great options. IV. Teacher/professor- Teaching a language might not be the simplest job. Although, the pay would be pretty high. V. Community representative- Do you play video games on your phone as a hobby? Then, now you might have an opportunity to work with a gaming company. Gaming companies like Konami require bilingual speakers for game instruction creators, voice actors, and other work for gaming production since they publish their games worldwide. VI. Nurse– Nurses can help patients calm down from stressing over and panicking in the most crucial moments in life. A nurse’s reassurance is very important in such cases. And for that, having a proper conversation and explaining everything, language can play a big role. So, this is why this position is relevant for bilinguals. VII. Customer/emergency service (EMT)- Multilingualism and bilingualism already have a major role in this field as we all know. However, not all customer service jobs are as horrible as you might think. So, why not help companies pay you highly for not one but two or three languages?! Or even better if you could help saving lives by attending calls and conversing fluently with the distressed caller. VIII. Social worker- Working for the betterment of the society and well being of others is one thing even I would like to do. So, travelling abroad and using your bilingual skills for social work; there can’t be a more exciting journey. IX. Real estate agent- As a real estate agent helps their client to purchase, rent, or sell properties, being a bilingual is an amazing advantage to prosper further in the field. X. Human resources Specialist- A 2017 study by McKinsey & Company showed
French Vs Spanish: Which one to learn?
Men needs language to communicate. Whether it is sign language, verbal language or whatever the language may be. So, what is language? Language is a tool for communication. A tool that aids in the expression, articulation and conveyance of information, ideas and emotions through signs, words of an individual to give them an order, a meaning by logical and consistent explanation to nullify any abstract or complex thought. This is why different people living in different communities, localities and societies use language to communicate. Whereas, communication is the process of exchanging and passing the information, ideas, messages from one individual to another (the receiver) through language (being a tool) between the two parties. Why am I saying all this? Well, if you have a love for languages like I do then you could relate to my journey through language learning. We have learnt language(s) since our childhood once we could speak even while being a toddler. In school, I learnt French and continued learning it in college and also, took up Spanish. Therefore, in this article I will talk about my experience, observations and opinion about the two languages and why I preferred learning French than Spanish. Note: everything I mention is mostly based by my experiences, observations, personal taste, opinion and research. Here are some reasons why I preferred and enjoying learning French than Spanish:- 1. The grammar– I find the French grammar pretty intricate, yet that is what fascinates me too. Yes, it fascinates me because of the precision the language gets in a result of the numerous grammatical rules. In fact, I can say that it has made an impact in my life by making me a meticulous person. I enjoy paying close attention to details. Whereas, the Spanish grammar has fewer rules in comparison to the French. Somehow, I still find it hard to learn/memorize the tenses in Spanish. I observed this about my classmate too, struggling with learning the tenses. I think the French grammar is slightly easier than Spanish grammar because of these two reasons/concepts: Il a bu une bouteille de vin. –French (Él) Bebió una botella de vino. –Spanish He drank a bottle of wine. (He) drank a bottle of wine. –English In terms of form, the Spanish equivalent of the French sentence would be: (Él) ha bebido una botella de vino. = He has drunk a bottle of wine (rather than he drank). Also, in Spanish, the personal pronoun (‘He/ Él’ in this case) is not mentioned while speaking because the gender will be changed according to the personal pronoun while conjugating it as (Ella) bebía una botella de vino. Another issue which made it tougher for me to learn the tenses in Spanish is there are the two auxiliary verbs “ser” and “estar” which means “to be”. Whereas, in French it’s only one “être” so, there was no confusion learning it. If you are someone who likes grammar and interested in Spanish or French, you can check this website to learn any, www.languagemingle.com. Also, if you want to have a free trial lesson, you can choose any language you are interested in learning. Additionally, it’s always safer to take free trial sessions before subscribing to language learning companies as you might not like it later and might end up regretting paying the amount already before not experiencing at least one session. So, you can get free lesson to learn Spanish or French (or any other language you prefer) on Language Mingle since they allow you to have free sessions to try out their program at zero money upfront. For more information, please visit: www.languagemingle.com. 2. Vocabulary– Now, I suppose, you have had enough of the grammar part. Let’s look at some interesting things about the vocabulary of both the languages. When I first started learning Spanish, I had noticed this about the vocabulary being so similar to the French. There were many words which can be found in the French vocabulary such as French (Spanish) English examples order: si (si) if, livre (libro), education (educación) education, attention (atención) attention, bien (bien), good/fine, délicieux (delicioso) delicious, tard (tarde) late, minute (minuto) minute, lent (lento) slow, lune (luna) moon, vin (vino) wine, triste (triste) sad, situation (situación) situation, content (content) content/happy, etc (etc) etc. so, I looked up the lexical similarity between Spanish and French and it is 75% which means that 75% of the words in either language have cognates (equivalent/similar words of the same etymological origin) in the other language. I found it interesting because some of the words, as you can see, are similar to English too. The journey of each word shifting from one language to another and taking a new form fascinates me quite a bit.
