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An Introduction to Elfriede Jelinek’s Writing
Elfriede Jelinek won the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2004 “for her musical flow of voices and counter-voices in novels and plays that with extraordinary linguistic zeal reveal the absurdity of society’s clichés and their subjugating power.”
Etymology: Identifying English words from Latin and Ancient Greek
The Linguistic Origins of English English is a member of the world’s largest language family, Indo-European. It belongs to the subdivision of the Germanic, and even more specifically, the West Germanic languages, meaning it is
Why you should do your year abroad in Uruguay
Maia Walker argues that Uruguay, with its vibrant culture, delicious food and sweeping beaches, is the ideal year abroad destination.
Ukrainian: A Language of Resistance
Ukrainian is a language which has been historically overshadowed by Russian for centuries. In fact, as long ago as the 17th century, the Russian diaspora has continually attempted to suppress and eradicate the language, as
A Guide To Translation: Obstacles And How To Approach Them
Translating can be both enriching and frustrating, a double-edged sword. Since it is almost impossible to create the ‘perfect’ translation, because there are always arguments for and against the choice of a certain word, this
Effective Language Learning: Evaluating Hidden Gems of Online Language Resources
This article will give you a select choice of resources for languages, with a particular focus on Mandarin Chinese, which should fit in with your daily habits and help you on your journey towards language
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