"It's raining cats and dogs" is the theme of the day in the UK. But where does this peculiar saying come from?

According to omniglot.com (a most...

Discover ten beautiful ways to say “thank you” in Italian!

There are many ways you can express your gratitude in Italian, so we've...

Fancy learning how to sound like a dog in different languages? Here's how! 

(Can you spot the connections between them?)

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So if being bilingual doesn't necessarily make you better at thinking (the jury is still out on the cognitive 'advantage' for children), what's the...

Have you tried Wordle yet? It's great for a mini daily brain-workout! Why not mix it up with a bit of multilingual Wordle?! Here's a list of...

Does being bilingual make you cleverer?

The science of bilingualism is relatively new, with ever-evolving parameters as neuroscience, behavioural...

Have you heard of 'the chimp wars'? Whether or not humans and apes share some of the same language-learning mechanisms is a hotly debated topic.

A...

Have you seen this headline anywhere? “Languages make your brain bigger - FACT!” It’s the kind of headline that sounds amazing,...

As a mum of three little people myself I'm guessing you already have a million and one things to do/ think about/ get ready for/ drive to/...

The idea that children are 'sponges' at a young age is really prevalent. Lots of people have said this to me about Babel Babies.

I often hear 'oh...

Why not print it off, pin it up and learn a new winter word each day? You'll soon start to spot the connections between the different languages!

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“I don’t want to be reminded of my {insert language} lessons in school” is one of the most common things we hear parents say...