Ranked at number 30 out of 70 countries in the 2015 EF English Proficiency Index, Japan has a moderate proficiency compared to other developed countries around the world. As a mostly homogenous country, Japan seems to be torn between remaining loyal to tradition and keeping up with globalization....

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In 2013, there were a total of 232 million international migrants—defined by the United Nations as people who have lived a year or more outside their country of birth—around the world. Whether your own choice or due to circumstance, uprooting your life and starting from scratch in a foreign land ...

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Reading is as essential as it is mandatory when learning another language and trying to understand facets of communication. This list of our favorite fiction and nonfiction books aims to inspire and entertain language lovers, writers, bookworms and anyone fascinated with the written word. 1. Eats...

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Each year on June 6 marks United Nations Russian Language Day. This date also commemorates the birthday of the father of Russian literature, Alexander Pushkin. Here’s our list of top idioms and expressions to give you a deeper understanding and appreciation of the most widely spoken Slavic langua...

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Going beyond translation, localization can make or break marketing campaigns. The process of adapting a product or content to a specific country or target market, localization requires a deep understanding and comprehensive study of the culture. Some brands make the mistake of simply translating ...

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In celebration of United Nations English Day on April 23, we’ve compiled a list of English idioms that non-English speakers might find downright strange or hilarious, especially when translated into their native tongue. Languages evolve and idioms are formed with collective meanings through time....

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