Author: Claire Larkin

Could We Really Communicate With Aliens Like They Do In The Movies?

Posted on October 8, 2020 by Claire Larkin

Of the hundreds of science-fiction movies about aliens coming to Earth, very few address the challenges of actually communicating with

The Top 10 Reasons To Learn Russian

Posted on October 1, 2020 by Claire Larkin

Ask anyone what they think of the Russian language, and you’ll likely hear the same answer: Difficult! And if you

How America Improved The English Language

Posted on July 4, 2020 by Claire Larkin

San Francisco, 2010. It’s a hot afternoon in late August. Marissa and I sit on a hilltop in Dolores Park,

How My Trilingual Baby Renewed My Faith In Language Learning

Posted on July 2, 2020 by Claire Larkin

In terms of language learning, I went from poolside spectator to deep-end diver when I decided to raise my son

All In The Language Family: The Mayan Languages

Posted on June 30, 2020 by Claire Larkin

Of all the indigenous languages of North America, the Mayan language family is a true fighter. Despite centuries of upheaval

All In The Language Family: The Sino-Tibetan Languages

Posted on June 10, 2020 by Claire Larkin

The Sino-Tibetan language family is one of the largest in the world. It boasts more than 400 languages and over

Why Encouragement and Positive Reinforcement are the Keys to Language Learning Success

Posted on May 13, 2020 by Claire Larkin

If you think back to your school days, you can probably remember many teachers scribbling “Great job!” on the top

9 English Words We All Agree Are Ugly

Posted on April 28, 2020 by Claire Larkin

Are there words that sometimes lodge themselves in your brain? Earworms you desperately want rid of, so you never have

The Best 60s Slang To Get Your Groove On

Posted on April 27, 2020 by Claire Larkin

Ahh, the 60s. An iconic decade, emblazoned in society’s collective consciousness. An era of mind-boggling scientific advancements, free-spirits and the

Why Are We Resistant To Gender-Neutral Language?

Posted on April 24, 2020 by Claire Larkin

Gender. It’s a hot topic. In today’s inclusive world, using gender-neutral language has become increasingly common, but boy has it