language demand 2026 learn Mandarin learn Spanish

Beyond the Big Four: where and what the world is studying now

For decades, the "Big Four" English-speaking nations—the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia—have dominated the study abroad market. However, recent data indicates a significant shift. Stricter immigration policies, rising costs, and changing visa regulations in these traditional powerhouses are prompting international students to look elsewhere.

romantic idioms love phrases translation untranslatable words

Lost in Translation: Romantic Idioms That Make No Sense in Other Languages

Love is universal. The way we talk about it? Not so much. Every language has its own quirky way of describing the feeling of falling—tripping, crashing, or floating—into romance. But when translated literally, some of these idioms sound absolutely bizarre. Here are a few of our favourites.

korejieÅ”u valodas kursi Hangul apguve korejieÅ”u valoda iesācējiem

Vairāk kā tikai K-pop: kāpēc korejieÅ”u valoda ir tavs nākamais lieliskais hobijs

KorejieÅ”u valodas popularitāte Latvijā pēdējos gados ir ievērojami pieaugusi, un tas nav tikai Hallyu jeb Korejas vilnis — skaistā un sistemātiskā valoda pati par sevi ir aizraujoÅ”s ceļojums gan prāta, gan kultÅ«ras izpētē. Vai esat kādreiz ieklausÄ«juÅ”ies korejieÅ”u dziesmu skanÄ«gajās intonācijās, vērojuÅ”i K-drāmu aizkustinoŔās ainas vai domājuÅ”i par to, kā funkcionē viena no strukturētākajām rakstīŔanas sistēmām pasaulē? Laiks pārvērst Å”o interesi par reālām prasmēm!

Language Learning Futures Technology & Ethics Virtual Reality Language Preservation

Digital Tongues: Should We Revive Extinct Languages in VR? The 2026 Debate

Imagine stepping into a virtual Cornish village in 1520, bartering with a shopkeeper in their native tongue. Or attending a digital ceremony where the melodies of the Ainu language, once suppressed, are spoken freely again. This is the promise—and profound dilemma—of reviving extinct languages in Virtual Reality.

unique new year traditions global new year's eve cultural celebrations

New Year’s Eve Traditions That Might Surprise You: From Smashing Plates to Wearing Polka Dots

While champagne toasts and fireworks are familiar worldwide, some cultures ring in the New Year with rituals that are wonderfully unexpected. If you think you’ve seen it all, wait until you discover these three surprising traditions guaranteed to expand your cultural horizons.