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Peekay-Writes — about author
Paula's website is currently at the planning stages.Articles by Peekay-Writes
Is it double Dutch?
‘Double Dutch’ is a phrase used in English to mean nonsense, or something that is difficult to understand, as in “It’s all double Dutch to me.” The phrase is thought to have originated in the early 19th Century and is probably due to the difficult relationship with the British and the Dutch in the 17th and 18th Centuries and the fact that the British held the Dutch in very low regard.
From Russia with Love
Everyone from Eastern Europe is moving out of Eastern Europe, Russians who stay there are learning English, other ex Soviet countries don’t speak Russian any more – so what’s the point of learning a language that doesn’t even have the same alphabet as English? There’s not even a career path as a spy like there used to be during the cold war!
Turning Japanese
Japan can seem like an alien land to western travellers, with customs that are far removed from European customs, unrecognisable food and an even more unrecognisable writing script. In most western countries, travellers can usually recognise at least a few simple words outside shops, on menus, or on food packaging. In Japan, and other eastern hemisphere countries such as China, that is not always the case.
Learning Spanish - Why , Where & How?
Learn why to learn Spanish language and best places to do it.
5 reasons to learn Arabic
I love learning languages and I’ve often thought about learning Arabic, although I haven’t taken the plunge. I have done some research into learning the language though as I am trying to choose “the next one”. Why would people want to learn Arabic? The reasons can usually be put into one of 5 areas.
The Chinese Challenge
The Chinese are known for their puzzles, and their languages are equally puzzling to most Europeans. China is becoming a much more prominent world power now, and trade with China is extremely important to most Western nations. For those reasons, Chinese is becoming an increasingly popular language to learn but apart from an increase in trade and global events, what’s the point of learning Chinese? Chinese culture has given us some wonderful inventions in the past, with the most important four being paper, the compass, gunpowder and printing. There is a rich history of literature and culture in China and knowledge of the language opens up a wealth of opportunities for cultural exchange as well as economic benefits.
English: The language of the world?
Do you know how many people speak English? Or how many people are learning English? You may be surprised at the answers. Whether you want to improve your English or learn to teach it, we have some suggestions for you.
The Why, Where, and How of learning French
Forget the school nightmares, learning French isn't what it used to be. There are reasons to learn French and it can be useful, despite what the teachers made us think! Read on for some ideas of where and how you can learn this beautiful language.
5 Reasons to Learn Spanish
Why should Spanish be the next language you learn? Is there any point learning a European language when everyone in Europe speaks English? Read on for some reasons for learning, and some good advice.
Choosing a language to learn
With nearly 7,000 languages spoken in the world, how do you choose which one to learn next? Which languages are easiest or most popular? You might be surprised at the answers.
How to choose a yoga class
Yoga has become a very popular evening class. It is relaxing, helps improve posture, flexibility and, depending on the style of yoga, can offer a hard workout. Choosing the right yoga class is important, as if you start with one which is unsuitable you could become disillusioned very quickly, and stop going.
Which dance classes in Birmingham are right for me?
If you’ve got the dancing bug, chances are you’ve been thinking about taking dance classes. Most major cities have a wide variety of classes you can take and it can be difficult to decide which one would best suit you. Here are some of the most popular classes, with suggestions where you can go for further information.
The reality of teaching English abroad
You want to English abroad – fun and sunshine, short hours, experiencing the culture, seeing the sights… Fantastic! It can be like that, but there are lot of occasions when it isn’t.