Tag Archives: Cultural differences

Learning Chinese

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Kirsty

I have started learning Chinese as part of my degree; it is very different from any other language I have learnt. Unlike languages such French or German; Chinese does not have an alphabet, instead they have over 2000 characters for … Continue reading →

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Queuing Etiquette

Posted on July 25, 2011 by Bjorn

One thing that is well advertised but hugely under-appreciated is British politeness when it comes to queuing. Queuing is as British as moaning and drinking argues this article in the Telegraph: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newstopics/debates/3414682/Moaning-drinking-and-queuing-are-what-make-us-British.html As much as queuing, and a possible love … Continue reading →

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Learning Languages in Later Life

Posted on June 13, 2011 by Kirsty

Research has proven that it is easier to learn a foreign language as a child than it is should you try as an adult. Growing up I learnt both French and German, this was due partly to the fact that … Continue reading →

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Is Society becoming Americanised?

Posted on June 12, 2011 by Kirsty

With most TV now becoming exports from America there seems to be more America words and phrases appearing in the British Language. Whilst there is nothing wrong with this is seems that the American terms are replacing the British words. … Continue reading →

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