Adapting to a new language system is undoubtedly complicated at first, but as we familiarize with an unknown language we discover its beauty and the advantages which come with thinking and communicating in another language. English is fast becoming the world's universal language , it is now a must-have skill to enroll in any university and to access any job position. Moreover, English is the language that grants access to the world, to unlimited information, via internation

Why do we argue? To out-reason our opponents, prove them wrong, and, most of all, to win! Right ? Maybe.. Philosopher Daniel H. Cohen shows how our most common form of argument -- a war in which one person must win and the other must lose -- misses out on the real benefits of engaging in active disagreement . Now just how relevant is that for Professional disagreement? Practice your Listening skill as you Watch this intriguing video: https://www.ted.com/talks/daniel_h_cohen_f

When we talk about 'English', we often think of it as a single language. But what do the dialects spoken in dozens of countries around the world have in common with each other, or with the writings of Chaucer? Claire Bowern traces the language from the present day back to its ancient roots, showing how English has evolved through generations of speakers. Click to practice your English Listening while you Watch the Video! Happy Listening! Stay sharp, train with purpose, and l

Lera Boroditsky's TED Talk, "How Language Shapes the Way We Think," is a fascinating exploration into the power of language and its influence on the way humans think and perceive the world . In her talk, she argues that language shapes our cognition and influences how we think about and interact with the world. Boroditsky starts off by exploring the idea of linguistic relativity, which suggests that the language we speak affects the way we think about the world. She cites ex

Atul Gawande's TED Talk on the significance of having a coach or mentor is an electrifying and thought-provoking speech that is sure to inspire anyone striving for greatness. He passionately emphasizes the importance of practice, feedback, and the right coach or mentor to help you reach your full potential . Gawande explains that even the most talented individuals have coaches and mentors to help them reach their highest level of success. He outlines the three steps of the co

The internet is abuzz with TED Talks lately, and the latest one from Chris Bliss is no exception. In his talk, Bliss explores the idea that comedy is a form of translation . Understanding Humor and being humorous in a foreign language is a particularly difficult area for language leaners, as it implies knowledge of cultural aspects, rather than just of the language. His premise is that comedy is an art form that takes a concept from one language and translates it into another

It's a well-known fact that having a good time is an integral part of life, but what if it were also the secret to a healthier life? That's the premise put forth by award-winning health journalist, Catherine Price, in her TED Talk, "Why Having Fun is the Secret to a Healthy Life". Ms. Price argues that having fun is key to physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing, as it can reduce stress, enhance creativity, and boost the immune system. Plus, it's what motivates us to make h

Anne Morris, a leadership consultant and executive coach, has recently given a TED Talk about her five steps for solving any problem at work . Morris believes that with the right approach, any problem can be solved. Her first step is to define the problem. Many people go straight to trying to solve the problem without actually understanding what the problem is. Morris recommends that you take the time to thoroughly understand the issue and come up with a detailed, clear defi

Patricia Kuhl shares astonishing findings about how babies learn one language over another -- by listening to the humans around them and "taking statistics" on the sounds they need to know. Clever lab experiments (and brain scans) show how 6-month-old babies use sophisticated reasoning to understand their world. Watch the video to discover just how they do it, beating us adults at listening comprehension! What's your experience with babies learning a language? Wouldn't it b

You speak far more languages than you realize, says Poet Ali. In a profound talk, he reveals how the idea of "language" goes far beyond a lexicon of words, communicating universal experiences like love, laughter and loneliness -- and serving as a portal to cultures, feelings and thoughts that unite us all. Watch the video, then come back to post your comments! Which is your favourite language? Which do you speak best? We'd love to hear your opinion on this! Happy Listenin

It's obvious that knowing more than one language can make certain things easier -- like traveling or watching movies without subtitles, or working in the modern world, as a matter of fact. But are there other advantages to having a bilingual (or multilingual) brain? Educator Mia Nacamulli details the three types of bilingual brains and shows how knowing more than one language keeps your brain healthy, complex and actively engaged. Watch this fascinating video to discover all

The secret to winning an argument isn't grand rhetoric or elegant style, says US Supreme Court litigator Neal Katyal -- it takes more than that. With stories of some of the most impactful cases he's argued before the Court, Katyal shows why the key to crafting a persuasive and successful argument lies in human connection, empathy and faith in the power of your ideas. "The question is not how to win every argument," he says. "It's how to get back up when you do lose." Watch th

Many of life's transformative conversations are also the most difficult ones -- those we tend to avoid, but which everyone must face in a lifetime. Personally speaking, my choice of preference whenever possible is to address issues immediately, peacefully, respectfully, and with an open mind. I also like to count to 10 or even to sleep over it before replying, if it's the case, as I know we're all human and thus triggerable. Nonetheless, as far as I am concerned I choose to

There's no single formula for a great talk , but there is a secret ingredient that all the best ones have in common. TED curator Chris Anderson shares this secret -- along with four ways to make it work for you. Do you have what it takes to share an idea worth spreading? Watch this interesting video to improve your own Public Speaking ! Happy Listening! Stay sharp, train with purpose, and let your performance speak for itself. Your Strategic English Coach, Tania If you chose

Is a universal translator possible in real life? We already have many programs that claim to be able to take a word, sentence, or entire book in one language and translate it into almost any other. The reality, however, is a bit more complicated. Ioannis Papachimonas shows how these machine translators work, and explains why they often get a bit mixed up . As an experienced translator who knows the complexities of the job, I always giggle a bit thinking about the strange tra

Neuroscientist Uri Hasson researches the basis of human communication, and experiments from his lab reveal that even across different languages, our brains show similar activity, or become "aligned," when we hear the same idea or story. This amazing neural mechanism allows us to transmit brain patterns, sharing memories and knowledge. "We can communicate because we have a common code that presents meaning," Hasson says. Watch this fascinating video ! Happy Listening! Stay sha

Language is endlessly variable. Each of us can come up with an infinite number of sentences in our native language, and we're able to do so from an early age— almost as soon as we start to communicate in sentences. How is this possible? In the early 1950s, Noam Chomsky proposed a theory that the key to this versatility was grammar. Cameron Morin details Chomsky's theory of universal grammar. Watch this fascinating Ted Talk now! Happy Listening! Stay sharp, train with purpose

What we call language is something more specific than communication. Language is about sharing what's in our minds: stories, opinions, questions, the past or future, imagined times or places, ideas. It is fundamentally open-ended, and can be used to say an unlimited number of things. So what does language mean for humanity, and how did we come to have it? Michael Corballis investigates this incredibly fascinating topic in this video . Happy Listening! Stay sharp, train with p

Some believe Language Learning is a Talent, others think it's a matter of practice and tecniques. In my humble opinion, it's a combination of both, and I would dare argue that children changing language system, having to make a virtue of necessity, actually develop that talent. Whether you believe it is inborn or not, investigating this subject matter will enable you to discover tools and strategies to improve your communication and make learning English easier! Do you wan