How Languages Were Created? – The History of Languages
Regarding the history and origin of human languages, researchers are divided. Some people argue that the earliest actual language was the proto-language of Homo habilis. While some claim that Homo erectus is the source of what we now know as modern language, the majority holds that Homo sapiens are the ones responsible. With these theories […]
The 10 Most Spoken First Languages in the World – 2023 Updated Edition
There are over 7000 languages spoken in the world with different sounds and history. Some languages are most spoken than others depending on the the statistical variable you choose to focus on; like the number native speakers or the number of people that speak that language as a second language. Here at TranslateDay we determined […]
7 Essential Languages that are Definitively Worth Learning
Languages play an essential part in our day-to-day communication. You need a specific language to communicate your thoughts with others. According to recent stats, there are over 7100 languages spoken worldwide. Many people can speak and understand multiple languages besides their native language. The World has become a global village because of the ease of […]
What is a False Friend? The Complete Guide
Have you ever felt that a word from another language, say, French, Spanish or German, means the same thing as an English word just because they sound similar? Well, sometimes two languages have similarly-sounding words that share the same meaning, like the word ‘police’ in English and ‘polis’ in Malay, which both mean the police. […]
Top 7 Easiest Languages to Learn for English Speakers
Those who are fluent in multiple languages often have an advantage in the professional world of business, especially if you often work with international clients. Of course, we find some languages more difficult to learn than others, which we happen to find less of a challenge, but… Why is that? In this short article we […]
7 Most Difficult Languages to Learn for Native English Speakers
If you are willing to learn a new language you should be aware that for certain speakers some languages might be a lot easier to learn than others. At the same time, for some other speaker with different characteristics, that same languages will be a lot harder to learn. This is dependant on so many […]
Tips To Start Learning A Language On Your Own
The world is rapidly evolving to be more multicultural. People throughout the world are interacting more than ever before and that has led to a massive rise in the interaction amongst people with different languages. Though the general medium of English is available to interact mutually, it is usually incredibly difficult to master and people […]
5 Steps to have a Growth Mindset when Learning Languages
The world has been reduced to a global village, thanks to modern technology. This has directly impacted on communication as one can communicate with anybody in any part of the world. That said though, effective communication can only be effective under some conditions. We’ll find ourselves being required to learn foreign languages. This may seem […]
8 Best Ways to Learn French on your Own
So you have decided to learn French as your new language to improve your prospects in the language world or the translation arena. Great decision! Knowing an extra language is always helpful for anyone, and for a translator, even more so. Native English speakers usually choose Spanish, German or French: these are the most popular, […]
The Benefits Of Learning a Foreign Language
You are probably familiar with many of the advantages that learning a foreign language can bring to your professional career. But do you know all the benefits that learning a second lenguage can bring to your body and your mind? Learning a new language can make you smarter, prevent mental disorders and even help you […]