3 Reasons why working in a coffee shop abroad will enrich your life

nuvaquahu — Mon, 29 Jan 2018 13:18:35 +0000

Reading time

2 minutes

Living abroad can be quite challenging, especially when you are still learning the language. Luckily there is a way for you to get used to your new environment very easily - Working in a coffee shop. Not only because there is coffee, but also because of the following 3 reasons that will make your life abroad easier and more fun. So, coffee?

3. You connect with new people.

Meeting new people is a very good way to learn and discover new things. As coffee shops are known for being a great meeting place for young and old, you will naturally meet new people, especially when you work there and are constantly talking to customers. It is also a good chance to start fresh and make some new friends. Of course, it won’t be your main task when at work, but socialising every now and then will not only make your work more fun, but it will make your life more exciting. Whether your new friends were or are still customers or colleagues, new friends mean new adventures. And we all need more adventures!

2. It improves your CV, thus increases your chances to get a job in the future.

What else can be useful for job applications in the future? Yes, working in a coffee shop does involve a fair amount of skills that could be essential for your future job. One of the most important skills you get to learn and develop is customer service. Customer service is part of many job descriptions nowadays as it shows that you have learned how to communicate and work with people. If you have not worked in customer service before, there are a number of skills that are easy to learn. So, just give yourself a push and give it a try. What do you have to lose?

1. You learn to communicate with people in the real world.

All textbooks aside, you finally get to learn the language that is spoken outside the classroom, so the actual language. You might find out that there might be some words or expressions people do not even use anymore, or some funny colloquial words or phrases you would never learn at uni. It's just nice to have a different and more interesting way of learning than just sitting in a classroom which is why so many students decide to go abroad. You should try it, too!

Author

nuvaquahu

Nuvaquahu - ex Communication Coordinator

Blog tags

Working abroad

Student life

Coffee shop

Study abroad

Language Learning

7 most difficult English words that will let you forget what you wanted to say

nuvaquahu — Mon, 29 Jan 2018 11:38:12 +0000

Reading time

5 minutes

When speaking English you sometimes come across some words that make you think if you are actually pronouncing them correctly. Well, there are certainly a couple of words that pop up into my head right now. If you cannot think of any at the moment, here are a few words that are likely to have interrupted you in a conversation in the past. Which one of them is your favourite most difficult English word to pronounce?

7. Rural

This word could arguably be further down the list, but I wanted to give you a start with a word that makes everyone stop and say the word over and over again. Somehow you also always have the urge to show that you are convinced you are able to pronounce it. I don’t know why. Well, of course, you then you have to prove it, no question.

6. Sixth

In sixth, is the word “sixth.” Written it never seems as such a difficult word, but when your mouth gets to the word “sixth” your tongue just naturally refuses to perfectly pronounce this word. But don’t worry, nobody’s perfect.

5. Sesquipedalian

Originating from 17th century Latin and originally meaning ‘a foot and a half long’, this word literally stands for ‘long-winded’ words, such as Sesquipedalian. And one would think it would mean something really mysterious and fascinating. But no, just ‘long.’

4. Phenomenon

Some words are just a phenomenon when it comes to reading and writing. You get so tangled up with letters that you have to start over and say it again very slowly to not get confused. Phenonmenon is one of them. No, wait, ‘P-H-E-N-O-M-E-N-O-N’. There we go!

3. Onomatopoeia

Referring to words that are similar to sounds or noises, these words are often used for “boom” or “buzz.” Although the imitated words are usually very short, the word onomatopoeia is weirdly long and difficult to pronounce. Just looking at the word makes me stutter. But just like everything else, practice makes perfect.

2. Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious

For every Mary Poppins fan this word is easier to pronounce than the word ‘pronounce’ itself, especially with a lot more wit. The easiest way to practice this word is either by singing or by breaking it up into small parts. You will see, after a bit of practice you will be able to express something ‘extraordinarily good’ in a supercalifragilisticexpialidocious manner. Another reason to watch Mary Poppins again!

1. Worcestershire

Without any doubt this is one of the most tongue twisting single words out there. It will make you feel small and untalented, or it will make you laugh until you cry, one of them. Historically being a county of west central England, it is also a unique sauce for food and drink (yes, also drinks), sometimes also called ‘Worcester sauce’.

To give you a little hint on how to pronounce it, the first ‘R’ in the word is silent. It is still a difficult word, but if you are having difficulties with this one, you are definitely not alone, I am certain of that.

Author

nuvaquahu

Nuvaquahu - ex Communication Coordinator

Blog tags

Language Learning

3 Reasons why working in a coffee shop abroad will enrich your life

3 Reasons why working in a coffee shop abroad will enrich your life

3. You connect with new people.

2. It improves your CV, thus increases your chances to get a job in the future.

1. You learn to communicate with people in the real world.

Working abroad

Student life

Coffee shop

Study abroad

Language Learning

7 most difficult English words that will let you forget what you wanted to say

7 most difficult English words that will let you forget what you wanted to say

7. Rural

6. Sixth

5. Sesquipedalian

4. Phenomenon

3. Onomatopoeia

2. Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious

1. Worcestershire

Language Learning

English

Vocabulary

Pronunciation