Languages aren’t just school subjects - they’re keys to connection. Portuguese got me breakfast first in Cascais, Spanish saved a New York taxi fare, and Albanian made me feel local in Pristina. A language creates opportunities and leads to unanticipated moments. albarolanguages.com/2022/08/07/w...

Languages aren’t a luxury. They’re how we learn to listen, experience, and see the world in all its diversity and complexity. Every student should have that opportunity. Languages are essential to the curriculum, because they connect us to people, stories and perspectives we can’t afford to lose.

There are almost 7,000 languages in the world. At least one of them could be your next adventure, your next opportunity, your next connection. That's nearly 7,000 ways to shape your world view and celebrate humanity. There's something for everyone, whatever your motivation and however you start.

Languages feed into every subject in school, and make every subject broader and more universally applicable. Another language is not one subject; it's a piece of every field of human knowledge. It's history, geography, maths and science through a different lens. It's a transformative experience.

What can you do with languages? Open doors to new worlds. Broker peace or strike deals. Bring stories, science and sport to every corner of the globe. See history through fresh eyes. Turn strangers into friends. Connect, persuade, inspire. The better question? What can’t you do with languages?

Every language I’ve learned has opened a door I didn’t know was there - to friendships, impromptu chats, late-night laughter and unexpected belonging. Because sometimes, speaking a few words in someone else’s language can change the story of your life. albarolanguages.com/2025/09/01/o...

If you know some French, why not give Romanian a try? Not only is Bucharest known as 'Little Paris', but Romanian words like 'om, creion, machiaj & sondaj' are familiar to learners of French. What better way to celebrate Romanian on #RomanianLanguageDay! albarolanguages.com/2024/01/24/r...

If ti vuls discurrer a language but nu înțelegi all the right woorden, you still یاد خواهی گرفت a lot by dizer what you can 说出, even if es scheint dir tre malfacila. Soon, your jezik will lacharol and jy kan fill in the gaps. Languages are all about communication and connection.

Learn another language and you really see other people. You find common ground. You make human connections. You enjoy new experiences. You celebrate difference. You step out of your bubble. All your senses are heightened. Learn another language, and you're a citizen of the world.

When I started learning “rarer” languages, I was told it was a waste of time. And yet, Albanian, Basque & Romanian shaped a life richer than I imagined. Languages are not just a skill; they lead to adventure, spark curiosity and connect us to people and the world. albarolanguages.com/2024/05/19/f...

When I greet people in their own language - Albanian, Romanian, Polish - their faces light up. In those moments, barriers dissolve, connections are made. Every interaction brings breadth, warmth, strength and richness to the party. It’s better when we welcome, listen and connect.

Well done to everyone achieving a language GCSE today - Spanish, French, German, Polish, Chinese or any other! You’ve taken the first big step on an exciting lifelong journey, filled with new perspectives, new faces and new possibilities. It’ll take you beyond your imagination.

Another language is about more than words and grammar. It's about people and connections, and stories and traditions. It's about identity and soul, curiosity and love, and the soft, yet dramatic transformation that happens when another world irresistibly becomes part of your own.

For me, languages started as a childhood curiosity and became a lifelong adventure - from classrooms to new countries, from strangers to lifelong friends. Wherever you start, your language journey will change how you see the world, and take you in new directions. albarolanguages.com/2022/08/07/w...

You have to admit you're an incorrigible student of German, when you spot 'damit' in a text message, and instead of assuming it's an irritated typo, you read on, searching for the main verb that's been sent to the end of the sentence...

Huge congratulations to everyone celebrating an A Level in a language today! Whether it’s French, German, Spanish, Mandarin or more, you’ve opened doors to new places, people and opportunities you can’t yet imagine. Languages enrich life and give you advantages that last a lifetime.

When you're able to engage with another person in their own language, the headlines fade and human faces come into focus. The noise of politics and propaganda dims, and in its place you hear stories of home, of loss, of love, and you realise they could just as easily be your own.

In the past 6 months, I've helped an Albanian family catch the right bus, directed Spanish schoolchildren to the train station, chatted with a Romanian taxi driver and thanked a Chinese cook for a lovely meal. Languages are about solutions and connections, and we can all make those.

Whether you learn a language in school, at home or on holiday, what matters most is the motivation to begin. Because when you do, you start to see the world less as ‘them and us’, and more as one rich, human story - full of voices, values and ways of life worth understanding.

Learn another language, and you wake up to a new world - not by leaving your own, but by seeing it with greater clarity.You start to notice the limits of your assumptions. It sharpens your thinking, deepens your empathy, and shows you that no single way of seeing the world is ever the whole story.

When we drop languages, we deny futures. We shut the door on curiosity, connection and the chance to see the world - and ourselves - differently. Every student deserves that window. Languages aren’t extras. They’re gateways to understanding and possibility. albarolanguages.com/2025/08/03/w...

Your school French, German or Spanish could be the language for you. Or it could be Sign Language or Esperanto. Maybe you're drawn to Latin or Sanskrit or Hebrew. What about Arabic, Mandarin, Swahili or Hindi? There's another language for everyone, wherever your journey starts.

When language learning fades away from our schools, so does something vital: the chance to step into other people's worlds, to think and feel from other people's perspectives, to understand more fully. It’s not just one subject lost. It’s thousands of human stories left untold.

Every new language you learn is a gift - to yourself and to others. It’s the chance to connect, to be understood, to discover worlds, experiences and friendships you never imagined. Learn one more, two more, and life opens up in ways that English alone could never achieve.

A scientist with another language draws broader conclusions. A lawyer with a language builds a stronger case. A journalist with a language gets the real stories. A teacher with a language inspires the next generation. The power of languages takes you to a higher level, whatever field you're in.

Think languages are only for the classroom? Think again. They’re for subtitling Netflix shows, interpreting for footballers, writing global ads, localising apps and games, whispering to world leaders. Languages shape culture, connection and (many, varied) careers. Where could one take you?

From a child's bookshelf to conflict zones, classrooms and communities – languages have been the golden thread through my life. They’ve opened doors, changed my worldview, and brought joy, purpose and connection. If you’re thinking of learning one - do it. You'll go further than you ever imagined.

I might have spent a little too long on #Duolingo, but for all the bizarre phrases, it's improved my Welsh and Swedish, expanded my Chinese vocabulary and introduced me to Navajo and Turkish. It's been a valuable addition to the language learning toolkit, and a foundation to build on.

Don’t wait for a perfect reason to learn a language. Follow the spark. A word, a song, a story, a person. Let it take you somewhere you never expected. Because every language you learn opens a door - not just to a new world, but to a new version of you. albarolanguages.com/2025/07/12/n...

Discover a new language in the classroom, on holiday, in the workplace, at home, out of interest or on a whim, and you discover new perspectives, new possibilities, new relationships and new experiences. A new language is a voyage of discovery for each and every one of us, however you come to it.

When French transports you to Catalan or Romanian, Spanish inspires you to learn Portuguese or Italian, German piques your interest in Swedish or Eng!ish grammar, or Chinese, Farsi, Hindi or Arabic expand your world, you've discovered the power of languages. And it's a power within everyone's reach.

If you lose German from the curriculum, you miss out on the benefits of family ties with English, the most spoken native language in the EU, a major language of engineering, business, science & diplomacy & a gateway to Dutch & Scandinavian languages. Don’t close the multiple doors that German opens.

When I was at school, French was an exciting new world. German was the cool, fun language you got to learn next. Spanish was the language l fell in love with. Italian was an unexpected adventure & Latin was a fascinating time machine. Everyone should enjoy these opportunities to expand the world.

For me, the magic of languages isn’t just in speaking or reading. It’s in the moment you really feel them. When a song evokes emotion, a story resonates, a stranger becomes a friend, or a new way of seeing the world suddenly makes sense. That’s why I learn them. That’s the real power of languages.

I’ve never forgotten the way a waitress's face lit up when I ordered breakfast in Portuguese, or how Albanian once made someone sure I was from her home town. For me, languages will always be bridges to warmth, welcome and feeling at home in a much wider world. albarolanguages.com/2022/08/07/w...

There is no best language to learn. Just like there's no best culture to discover, no best people to meet, no best part of the world to fall in love with, no best future. Languages open up all the options the world has to offer, like nothing else. Why not just choose one and see where it takes you?

Learn a language, and your world bursts wide open. You’ll connect with souls you'd never otherwise know, unlock cultures rich with beauty and depth, and see life through eyes that change you. Whatever your path, a language doesn’t just help; it reshapes it - powerfully, forever, from the inside out.

German makes sense of 'sing, sang, sung' & 'begin, began, begun', It explains 'children', 'brethren' and 'men'. It's the source of 'water, milk and honey'. Without German, there'd be no 'bees' or 'bears', no 'cows' or 'sheep'. German & English are sisters, and they're closer than you might think.

When you understand another language, your world is a little bigger, your connections are a little closer and your mind is a little more open. You see where other people are coming from, even if you don't always agree. You find shared humanity. You realise that you're part of a much bigger picture.

I didn’t learn languages to get somewhere; I learned them to be somewhere. I’ve done it for the taxi rides, the balcony conversations, the glances of shared understanding. Not to perform, but to belong. To connect. That’s the real point. And it changes everything. albarolanguages.com/2025/06/21/w...

Another language isn’t just a language. It’s people, culture, history, music, food, art, sport, film, literature, politics - all of human life, but from an exciting new perspective. That’s why languages make a difference to us all, and why they build connections in whatever path you choose in life.

What’s the point of learning a language? For me, it’s feeling European in a multinational flat in Spain. It's an exchange in a Croatian supermarket, a conversation in a Portuguese taxi, a moment of belonging far from home. Every language I've learned changes how I see the world, and my place in it.

A career in languages might be a career in broadcasting, sport, journalism, gaming or diplomacy. It could take you to another level in scientific research, intercultural studies and geographical or archaeological work. Another language adds value to every discipline and boosts multiple career paths.

Languages are for you if you want to make genuine connections with other people, enjoy the diversity of the world and discover life lived through a different lens. Languages may start with grammar and vocabulary, but they lead you to real-life transformative experiences, “good at languages” or not.

Learning a language changed everything for me. It didn’t just open doors; it rewired how I think, learn and connect. History spoke louder. Science made more sense. Art hit deeper. Languages don’t sit in a box - they weave through everything you learn. albarolanguages.com/2025/06/08/l...

Languages aren’t just something you learn in school - they’re a different way of seeing the world. They connect subjects, demystify cultures, open minds and shape how you think in everything from history to science, art to computing, music to maths. Learn a language, and you gain a tool for life.

When you speak another language, you're not just translating words. You're stepping into someone else’s world. You'll see faces light up, barriers fall and whole new stories unfold. That’s why languages matter. They don’t just open doors; they open hearts. albarolanguages.com/2024/08/07/w...

Languages are like a delicious buffet. There's something to appeal to everyone. They offer multiple options and combinations. There are familiar and exotic choices. You try something new and you're curious about something else. They give you a taste for adventure. Languages feed the soul.

Don’t underestimate the power of any new language you have access to - whether it's the French you learn in school or Polish at home. Every language learned is a step into another culture, a chance to experience life differently, to connect deeply, and to grow in ways you never expected or imagined.

Learning another language is about connection, understanding and acceptance. It's about discovering other cultures, beliefs and lifestyles. It's about shared humanity. And all of that benefits all of us, 'linguist' or not. Languages make a difference to everyone and make everyone's world bigger.