When people sign up for a language course, their goal is usually straightforward: to communicate in a new tongue. But research shows that the benefits of language learning stretch far beyond speaking with locals on holiday or advancing in a career.
Birka: Latvian language course
Common mistakes English speakers make learning Latvian
Learning Latvian can be a rewarding experience, but English speakers often face certain challenges due to differences in grammar, pronunciation, and sentence structure. Whether you're a beginner or an intermediate learner, recognizing these common mistakes can help you improve faster. Let’s explore the most frequent errors and how to avoid them.
Master Baltic languages for tech and EU jobs
In today’s globalized job market, multilingual professionals have a competitive edge. While many opt for widely spoken languages like Spanish or Mandarin, learning a Baltic language—Lithuanian, Latvian, or Estonian—can open unique career opportunities. The Baltic region is an emerging hub for tech, finance, and EU-related industries, making these languages a valuable asset. Here’s how mastering a Baltic language can give your career a significant boost.
Useful words and phrases in Latvian
Around a million and a half people consider Latvian to be their native language, of whom most, or ca. 1.4 million, live in Latvia. Latvian is a rare language; it is part of the Indo-European language family and together with Lithuanian forms the Baltic branch. The Latvian language began to emerge in the VII Century … Turpināt lasīt Useful words and phrases in Latvian
How Long Does It Take to Master Latvian?
Latvian (latviešu valoda) is one of the two surviving Baltic languages (the other one is Lithuanian) which form a special subgroup within the Indo-European languages. Latvian is considered one of the most unchanged Indo-European languages spoken today and is roughly as old as Sanskrit. The Baltic languages are of particular interest to linguists because they retain many archaic features believed to have been present … Turpināt lasīt How Long Does It Take to Master Latvian?
Answers to the 5 Most Common Questions about the Latvian Language
Photo by Bruce Mars on Unsplash Every year on the 21st of February UNESCO celebrates the International Mother Language Day to mark the richness and diversity of the thousands of languages spoken across the globe. As someone whose mother tongue is shared by roughly 2 million people in the whole wide world, I often encounter questions about the … Turpināt lasīt Answers to the 5 Most Common Questions about the Latvian Language
Nine suggestions on how to get the most of your Latvian language classes at the Baltic Media
Nine suggestions on how to get the most of your Latvian language classes: If you wish to get the most of your language classes, there is one indispensable requirement, one essential infinitely more important than any rule or technique. This magic requirement is: a deep, driving desire to learn. We teach Latvian using learning by … Turpināt lasīt Nine suggestions on how to get the most of your Latvian language classes at the Baltic Media
“Guardian” analizē, kā Latvijai saglabāt savu valodu
Photo by Paul Schafer on Unsplash.com Internets un tā tehnoloģijas grauj daudzu pasaules valstu valodas, taču īpaši izteikti tas notiek Baltijas valstīs, teikts "The Guardian" publikācijā, kurā analizēts, ko latviešiem lietas labā darīt. Bilingvisms Latvijā, Lietuvā un Igaunijā ir norma, bet trilingvisms arvien izteiktāk kļūst par jauno standartu, raksta "The Guardian". Latvijā bilingvāli ir 95% … Turpināt lasīt “Guardian” analizē, kā Latvijai saglabāt savu valodu
