Article by Elissa. Originally posted on ‘The Language Brain’. Reposted with permission. Why do people have accents? And what exactly is an accent anyway? We take a look at what makes an accent, and ask: what does your accent say about you? What is an accent?  Everyone has an accent. Some people […]

Article by Elissa. Originally posted on ‘The Language Brain’. Reposted with permission. It’s happened to all of us. You’re telling your friend about that new Netflix film starring… “wait… what’s her name? You know, the blonde one? From South Africa? She was in Mad Max: Fury Road…?” You can picture her perfectly, her name […]

By Eric (Discover English Teacher) Reading is a great pleasure.  It can take us to new worlds, new lives, new experiences, new knowledge and all from the comfort of our cosy reading chair.  It can wash away the bleak solitude of lockdown with bright adventure. But reading in a second […]

Article by Elissa. Originally posted on ‘The Language Brain’. Reposted with permission. How do our brains manage two different languages, and how do they control them? We take a look at a bit of the science behind bilingualism. First of all, what is bilingualism? Generally speaking, bilingualism is the “fluency in or use […]

Article by Elissa. Originally posted on ‘The Language Brain’. Reposted with permission. How do we learn the meanings of words? And how do we learn them in a second language? Science gives us some insight and tips to help you learn – and remember – new vocabulary. Your brain Your […]