English is fast becoming the world’s universal language, and instant translation technology is improving every year. So why bother learning a foreign language? Linguist and Columbia professor John McWhorter shares four alluring benefits of learning an unfamiliar tongue.
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Why language is humanity’s greatest invention.
This Ted talk is equal parts passionate and hilarious, David Peterson shows how studying, preserving and inventing new languages helps us understand our collective humanity and conveying what it means to be human.
Books of the world: Talking To My Country.
Today’s Book of the World is an extraordinarily powerful and personal meditation on race, culture and national identity. It’s Stan Grant’s Talking to My Country. Have you read it?
Monday Inspo
This week on the blog we’ll take a closer look at the Inky Awards, share a great Ted talk and we’ll be asking about your hypothetical book writing plans. But to start the week off, we have this little gem for you.
Books of the world: The Only Way Is West
The Only Way is West is a travel book that draws you in from page one. It’s a story of befriending fabulous people and witnessing the kindness of humans. Do you have a favourite travel book?
Monday Inspo
It’s the start of a new week back in lockdown for many of us living in Melbourne. Let’s look at this as an opportunity for us to have another go at finding a fun hobby for the next few weeks. Here’s a little inspo to help kick start your day.
Books of the World: The Power of One
Through an epic journey through a land of tribal superstition and modern prejudice a boy learns the power of words, the power to transform lives, and the power of one. Today’s Book of the the World is The Power of One. Have you read it?
Books of the World: The Art of Travel
Okay, so we know today’s Book of the World is a little bit of a tease as we are all staying safe at home and not travelling, but if you fancy a bit of travel writing, then this is for you. The Art of Travel by Alain de Botton.
Monday Inspo
It’s the start of a new week and to help you adjust from the slower pace of the weekend we have this little gem of inspiration for you.
Books of the World: The Alchemist
It’s a modern classic and universally admired. Today’s Book of the World is The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho. I think I have read this about 12 times, how about you?
