Have you ever heard the phrase ‘Stare into the abyss’ and wondered what exactly it means? If so, you’ll be glad you’re here, because I’m going to explain everything. These existential quotes are not immediately…
‘Head in the sand’ is quite a common phrase in English, but if English isn’t your native language (or even if it isn’t), you can be forgiven for wondering what it could mean. Here, I’m…
India is among the countries with the most English speakers worldwide. With roughly 129 million people speaking English across the country, India makes up nearly 9% of the global anglophone population. India’s total English-speaking population…
English and Mandarin Chinese, the national language of China, are often seen as competing global languages. Currently, there are over twice as many Chinese speakers as there are English speakers in the world when counting…
Northern Europe has some of the best non-native English speakers. The Scandinavian countries, in particular, have very high proficiency. But what about Finland, the lesser-discussed Nordic country? Finland has a highly lauded and successful education…
Taiwan is a small island nation with a complex linguistic landscape. It’s estimated that over 80% of Taiwan’s population speaks at least two local languages, mainly Mandarin and Hokkien. On top of that, Taiwanese students…
The Philippines is unique from many points of view. It’s one of the largest and most culturally diverse countries in Southeast Asia, with well over 100 languages spoken throughout its territory. The Philippines is also…
France is a large country with a rich linguistic landscape. The French language is the official language of the country, spoken by nearly the entire population. Linguists also estimate there are over 70 smaller regional…
The Japanese constitution doesn’t name an official language but roughly 99% of people (over 123 million) in Japan speak Japanese as their main language. There are also other languages spoken in Japan, including various regional,…
Norway is a small Scandinavian country with a great reputation. Year after year, Norway consistently stands out as one of the richest, happiest, and most egalitarian countries in the world. Unsurprisingly, Norwegians are also known…
There are over 60 languages spoken in Mexico, including Spanish and indigenous languages. The country has no official language, but the national language is Spanish, with roughly 99% of the population (approximately 126 million people)…
Scandinavian countries are renowned for their impressive English skills and Sweden is no exception. Despite its relatively small population, Sweden has a very high proportion of people who speak English as a second language. Almost…