languages

Call for a language teaching reform – Verity Roat Language Solutions

Entries into German and ‘other’ language GCSEs has dropped again this year, meaning we must reform language teaching in the UK.

Uzbek Alphabet | The World’s Writing Systems

I’m back this week with a post on the world’s writing systems! I find them absolutely fascinating and I am excited to share an interesting case study with you!

Flashcard Game for Learning Vocab

5 Books in Translation I Want to Read in 2021

Language Learning Goals for 2021

Writing Systems of the World

This week, I’ve got a slightly different post for you. As I’ve mentioned on my Instagram, I’m fascinated by how we write languages down. This fascination is what led me to take a GCSE in Russian and learn Arabic at university because I loved the idea of ‘decoding’ a different alphabet. I found that theContinue reading “Writing Systems of the World”

How to Learn Vocabulary

This week, I’m tackling the tricky topic of how to learn vocabulary. For a lot of language learners, memorising vocabulary is one of the most difficult and least fun aspects of learning a new language. It’s time consuming, dull and repetitive. That being said, if you do it right, you can lessen the amount ofContinue reading “How to Learn Vocabulary”

Best Way to Learn Arabic Online

As you may know, I am a tutor of French and an Arabic and French to English translator. So, it can definitely be said that I know a lot about learning languages and especially about learning Arabic. My Arabic learning journey began in 2013, when I started my BA at Cambridge University and I continueContinue reading “Best Way to Learn Arabic Online”

Translation FAQs

As you will probably already know, I am a translator of Arabic and French into English. You may have come across this page because you are looking for someone who can perform this service. However, you might have a few questions before you embark on your translation journey and I want to help!

Best French youtubers

As a millenial, I grew up with Youtube during my teenage years and still watch it to do this day. While my tastes have varied as I aged, I discovered early on that watching Youtubers who talk in French can be really beneficial for practicing my listening skills. If you are interested in improving yourContinue reading “Best French youtubers”