A few weeks ago, I was asked to comment on the results of an interesting research that was conducted by Vervesearch, an international marketing agency in collaboration with GoCompare. They took 10 of the world's languages that you can regularly hear spoken in the UK and tasked 1000 Britons with recognising them. The objective was to … Continue reading Ear for language – my thoughts on an exciting survey
“It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.” /Albert Einstein/ On this #WorldTeachersDay, I'm grateful for all the teachers, mentors, coaches, colleagues, supporters I've had and continue to have - including my clients who all teach me, inspire me, keep me on my toes and empower me … Continue reading World Teachers’ Day
I've been working as an independent language coach for over 10 years in London. I've had loads of wonderful clients whom I've been teaching either German or Hungarian, but I've been feeling lonely in terms of enjoying the company of colleagues and fellow language professionals. Yes there are professional conferences, there are loads of different … Continue reading Building communities
"You're always learning. The problem is, sometimes you stop and think you understand the world. This is not correct; the world is always changing. You never reach the point you can stop making an effort - but the road to knowledge is full of joy.” Words of wisdom, by the brilliant Paulo Coelho. It caught my attention … Continue reading Learning and the road to knowledge …
Fellow pilgrims have shared their Camino experiences and insights in this wonderful collection of stories, packed with loads of practical tips and emotional wisdom.
"A language [...] is not merely a set of grammatical rules or a vocabulary. It is a flash of the human spirit, the vehicle by which the soul of each particular culture comes into the material world. Every language is an old-growth forest of the mind, a watershed of thought, an ecosystem of spiritual possibilities.” … Continue reading Cultures, languages and why ancient wisdom matters in the modern world
I'm working on preparing a talk on the role of languages in business after Brexit. For that, I'm conducting a little research and I'd love to hear your thoughts. The questions are aimed at Brits, but if you've had any interesting experiences relating to this topic as a non-Brit, I'd still be interested in hearing … Continue reading The effect of Brexit on people’s relationships – a research
While machines may move quicker than us, they miss what makes our species really special: our ability to trust, cooperate, create and innovate. “If we do not change the way we teach, 30 years from now, we're going to be in trouble,” said Jack Ma, founder of Alibaba Group, China's e-commerce giant at Davos 2018. … Continue reading Education will help humanity thrive
I keep catching myself feeling overwhelmed a lot recently. It's not surprising, given that I'm involved in the day-to-day running of multiple businesses, I'm launching a new one in January 2018, I want to keep myself in the loop when it comes to industry news, business news, client feedbacks, and just like anyone, I need … Continue reading An app I’ll be using on a daily basis in 2018
This website/blog started back in March 2016 with the goal to start writing out some of the ideas that keep crossing my mind that I thought would benefit anyone interested in language studies, personal and business development. Now, it's time to start a new chapter. Over the past 10 years in London, I've worked with … Continue reading New chapter
