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If languages were dating profiles: find your perfect linguistic match

Ever swiped through a dating app and thought, "Hmm, this person sounds like a vibe, but what if they were a language?" No? Just us? Well, buckle up, because we’re about to play matchmaker for your brain. Choosing a language to learn is a lot like finding a partner—it requires commitment, patience, and a good sense of whether they’ll argue with you over grammar or bring you croissants.

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December around the world: a month of many names

Whether it’s called the “tenth month” by ancient Roman habit, the “Yule Month” in the Nordic dark, or described by the frosty earth in Eastern Europe, December’s many names all point to a universal human experience: marking the end of a journey around the sun and the hopeful anticipation of a new beginning.

Baltic Media, language center, language learning

Bilingualism and the Brain: Does Speaking Multiple Languages Make You Smarter?

In today’s globalized world, being bilingual is often seen as a valuable skill. But beyond communication advantages, can speaking multiple languages actually make you smarter?

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How Learning a New Language Affects Your Native Language

Learning a new language is often seen as a way to expand horizons, travel more confidently, or improve career prospects. But what many people don’t realize is that learning a second language can also influence the way we use and understand our native language. This relationship is more dynamic than you might expect.

Baltic Media, linguistics, languages

The Connection Between Multilingualism and Creativity

In a world that increasingly values innovation and adaptability, creativity has become one of the most important skills to cultivate. Interestingly, one of the less obvious ways to boost creativity is through multilingualism. While learning multiple languages is often associated with better communication and job prospects, research and real-world experience suggest it also plays a significant role in shaping a more creative mind.

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The Impact of Loan Words: A Reflection of Cultural Exchange

Languages are not static; they evolve by borrowing words from one another, a process that reveals much about cultural exchange and historical connections. Loan words—terms adopted from one language into another—highlight the dynamic interplay between societies.