Dominic Ambrose

The Twelve Most Useful Second Languages for English Speakers

Which are the most useful second languages when you already speak the most useful language in almost any field of human endeavor? Personal impact is the key. When the world talks about science, culture, economy or politics, it speaks English. English spea... Read >

Which is the easiest language to learn? Rating the 14 most popular course offerings.

Students are often intimidated by the list of language course offerings, afraid of making the wrong choice. There are three factors to consider: linguistic ease for English speakers, accessibility and personal motivation. This article looks at the fourtee... Read >

Have a week in Paris for free... well, almost.

Seven Days of sightseeing in Paris that will cost nothing more than a couple of packs of metro tickets. Paris is the number one tourist destination in the world. That might seem surprising, considering what an expensive place it can be. But there are s... Read >