The Mango Blog

Whether it’s a special birthday outing or a famous Thanksgiving side dish, every family has a tradition they’ve carried with them for years. Going abroad can seem like a time when these traditions are in jeopardy: beloved..

Relocating to a new country for the first time is an exciting time for assignees, but many find themselves lost (both figuratively and literally!) upon relocation—especially if they’re not well-versed on the language spoken in..

Can you say “I love my job” in over 70 languages? When you choose to integrate language training into your company culture, you and your employees will be well on your way.

By Kaitlyn Tagarelli and George Smith

This article on language aptitude is the first in our "Learners as Individuals" strand of The Science Behind Language Learning series. In this strand, we'll be taking a look at the factors,..

Now more than ever, we live in a diverse, multicultural world. As our world changes, so does our definition of what it takes to be successful. That’s where CQ comes in.

How do our sentences get their structure? Do we need to follow grammar rules? What happens when we mix up the order of our words when we speak? In this article, we’re answering all those questions and more -- as we cover the..

Deciding on a language learning solution for your assignees can be overwhelming. While some may prefer the subtle background noises of their favorite telenovela or the beautiful melody of their PSY 강남스타일 (Gangnam Style) alarm..

While coordinating global reassignment is a big task for employees leaving your office, global mobility managers need to handle incoming assignments as well. Just like those Americans you’ve sent abroad, expats coming to the..

สวัสดี! སྐུ་གཟུགས་བཟང་པོ།! Welcome back to Adventures in Language! Are you fluent in your second language? How do you know? In this article, we’ll talk about what it means to be fluent, and why that might look a little different..

Stating the obvious

It’s no secret that different languages use different speech sounds. But what most people don’t realize is that behind every one of those individual speech sounds is something bigger...something almost..

Dobar dan! Halo! Welcome back to Adventures in Language! Did you know that if you start learning a language as a kid, you’ll end up a lot more successful than if you start learning as an adult?

Interested in the fascinating world of speech sounds? Then you need to know about the IPA, the International Phonetic Alphabet!

A Case Study of a Multiliteracies Curriculum in University French Classes

You don’t need to hear it from us; summer is here. And while just about everyone (including us!) couldn’t be happier, parents, teachers, and librarians know how important it is for kids to keep their minds active and engaged..