Multilingualism is not only good for our brain, our overall flexibility and open mindedness, it is also good for the economy. That countries like the UK with relatively “poor language skills” loses “the equivalent of 3,5% of its GDP every year” for exactly this reason whereas Switzerland, with its four national languages (German, French, Italian […]
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When the home language is not the dominant language
If you are a multilingual, is your home language your most dominant language? Something that surprises me when I read about language policies in schools and elsewhere is, that it is always assumed that people – children and adults – are most proficient, i.e. most fluent, in their home language. This might be correct for […]
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My other blog on AngloInfo South Holland
I regularly write for my blog on the AngloInfo South Holland site, called Expat Living in The Hague.
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14 tips to keep cool when it’s hot
One of the biggest struggles during a hot summer is getting to sleep at night. The lack of sleep makes us more irritated, less concentrated and affects our health on many levels. Instead of focusing only on our bedtime routine and ways to keep our cool before going to bed, it is better to shift […]
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Which English do you speak? British English or American English, or both?
This infographic shows what English learners struggle with when they learn one English and think that they are perfectly ready to speak and understand any English, only to find out that things are called differently in the US than in the UK. I personally would love to see an infographic that includes also the […]
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