Of the world’s 6,500 living languages, half will cease to be spoken by the end of this century. Most of these endangered languages are oral speech forms, with little if any traditional written literature. If undocumented, these tongues – each representing a unique insight into human cognition and its most powerful defining feature, language – risk disappearing without trace. READ MORE
Inspire teaching and learning – Who inspired you?
As a leader in interactive teaching and learning, at the Verbalists Language Network we talk a lot about inspiration. But what does it really mean for you as a teacher and how can you feel inspired yourself and become inspirational for others? Verbalists partner Céline Aloé talks about inspiration in our new episode of Speak Your Mind! READ MORE
The English learner’s guide to British phrases
British English is much like the people of Britain themselves: down-to-earth and full of character. We compiled the list of our favorite British phrases, 25 of them, that we believe will confuse anybody who didn’t grow in the UK. These phrases aren’t just handy for holding a conversation though – they’ll also give you an insight into just how the Brits tick!
READ MOREMIND MAP your way to a learning a new language
What is a Mind Map? A mind map is a diagram that organizes information in a radiant structure around a single central topic or idea. Instead of whole sentences, mind maps consist of keywords, short phrases and images.
Mind maps are extremely useful for three main purposes in language learning:
Do you change your personality depending on the language you speak?
Do you feel – sophisticated, elegant, suave – when you speak French, or perhaps – curious, outgoing, and free – when you speak English?
The results of the study published in the Journal of Research in Personality suggest that our perceptions of the culture associated with a given language can impact our behavior.
READ MORELearn English in London – best museums for students
Every summer, Verbalists Education & Language Network’s students explore the depths of secret London and wander around the top London museums and attractions while attending the famous English learning program My LONDON. With more than 1,000 galleries and museums in London to discover, this city offers the perfect opportunity to our students to develop their skills and learn new things outside the language classes.
Free webinars for teachers – How can Coaching in Education help?
PRODIREKT and the Verbalists Education & Language Network have partnered with the world’s leading teacher training experts so that our member teachers and education professionals can achieve better results, and more motivated, inspired and involved learners.
Since the beginning of 2021, we have combined forces with NeuroHeart Education and Neurolanguage Coaching to promote structural changes in Education, Languages and Communication. Rachel Paling, an International Game Changer in Education, in particular, the education of languages and a creator of Neurolanguage Coaching®, will be delivering a series of free webinars and workshops which will help to introduce coaching in education, as well as the practical application of neuroscientific findings and principles in the learning process. READ MORE