67 Obscure English Words to Use in Your Next Conversation In a recent blog post, we looked at 94 obscure foreign words that don’t have a direct English translation. These words can be useful for easily explaining thoughts and ideas that would otherwise come across as clunky and long-winded—and the clunkiness might not even fully …
94 Obscure Foreign Words with No Direct English Translation One of the beauties of spoken language is that it allows us to express our complex thoughts and emotions in ways that were not possible or feasible with just sounds or gestures. But have you ever experienced the frustration of having some idea or feeling inside …
Konversation with Hindi Teacher Geetanjali Dhar This week’s Konversation is with Global Small Business (GSB) partner Geetanjali Dhar, founder of Hindi language school Sanskriti Global, based in Hong Kong and Singapore. Geetanjali was AmCham Women of Influence’s 2019 Entrepreneur of the Year and is transforming Hindi language learning. Anyone looking to learn Hindi in a …
Konversation with Rodrigo Miró: Spanish Teacher, Father, & Zumba Instructor For this week’s Konversation, we interviewed Rodrigo Miró. Originally from Mexico City and Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, he currently lives in Seattle, WA. One of Konversai’s first users, Rodrigo has been a Spanish teacher on the platform for over two years. He is also the …
Konversation with Sarah Allmon: Choir Teacher, World Traveler, Language Lover, and Fashionista Konversai is starting a “Konversations” series as part of our blog where we conduct interviews with our users and learn more about who they are and what they do, both on and off Konversai. This week, we interviewed Sarah Allmon (brzyskis), a middle …
Handy Guide to Regional Slang in the 50 US States We’ve written before about how the same language can sound completely different in different countries. Specifically, we’ve explored the differences between American and British regionalisms and the various Spanish expressions used in the different Spanish-speaking countries. But what about regional slang within the same country? …
Handy Guide to Expressions and Slang in Spanish-Speaking Countries In a previous blog, we explored some of the differences between British and American English. Especially in the case of expressions and slang, Americans and Brits often find themselves “divided by a common language,” if you will. However, as any second-language learner or traveler knows, this …
What Learning a Language Does to Your Brain (and Tips for Mastering a New Language) In modern society, knowing a second language is becoming more and more important. Second language proficiency makes you more marketable for employment opportunities. It can make traveling in foreign countries much easier. It allows you to communicate more effectively with …
Written by: Pavita Singh and Sushma Sharma Hoping to become highly proficient in a foreign language but aren’t ready to venture off too far from home just yet? Studying a foreign language in college is a great place to start. Having a strong knowledge of a foreign language can prepare you for exciting careers in academia, …
Written by: Sushma Sharma and Pavita Singh Diseases of cognitive decline, such as Alzheimer’s and dementia, have devastating effects not only for the patients, but also for their loved ones. Worldwide, nearly 44 million people have Alzheimer’s or dementia, which are the top causes of disability later in life. Globally, the estimated cost of Alzheimer’s …
