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6th March 2008

Learn a Foreign Language Online

Knowing more than one language in todays world is not so unusual. With cultural barriers coming down, and many people living in and visiting non-native countries, it makes sense to have at least a basic knowledge of one or more languages other than your native tongue.
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1st March 2008

Learning the Arabic Language

The Arabic language is an ancient tongue that dates back to earlier than the 6th century. It is a language steeped in history, and shrouded in mystery. Today, the Arabic language is the 5th most spoken language on the planet, and it is the official language in many Middle Eastern countries, such as Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Israel, Morocco, and Saudi Arabia.
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26th February 2008

Learning Styles And Their Effect On Language Learning

Note: This article makes special reference to the effect of learning syles in the learning of Spanish but the principles are valid for all language learning.
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20th February 2008

Learn to Teach English as a Foreign Language

Perhaps you are at career crossroads, and you are looking for a more fulfilling and interesting way to utilize your skills. If you are interested in teaching and traveling to exciting and interesting destinations, then you might want to consider teaching English as a foreign language abroad.
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20th February 2008

Reverse Dictionary - Ever asked yourself "Whats the word for…"

This article describes Onelook.coms Reverse Dictionary. Reverse Dictionaries allow you to Describe a concept in order to find words that match that description.
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12th February 2008

How To Get Your Kids To Speak Your Language

Note: This experience had to do with preserving Spanish for our kids but the principles are valid for anyone trying to help their kids speak and preserve any language and culture.
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11th February 2008

Capitalizing on the Benefits of a Foreign Language Translation Firm

In today’s ever-expanding world of business on an ever-shrinking planet, not only is it easy to market your organization’s products and services globally, but it is also just good business sense. With the prevalence of the Internet in every aspect of our English-speaking culture and society, it makes sense to reach out globally and put your products and/or services out for the whole world to take advantage of. Though it seems like the Internet has reduced the size of our world, marked cultural and language barriers still exist which make marketing a product or service from an English-speaking organization to a foreign market an immense challenge. In order to succeed globally, you must consider foreign language translation as a necessary faction of your organization. Whether you are considering opening offices internationally, or you just want to make your services available to foreign markets
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6th February 2008

Translation Service Now Open All Hours

Thanks to an exciting new service being launched by antipodean translation company New Lingo, no business need ever be lost for words again whatever the time of day or night! For New Zealands leading Internet language services company recently added a new string to its corporate bow, with the launch of a 24-hour translation service.
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5th February 2008

The Fun of Learning the Hawaiian Language

Today, there are many words from the Hawaiian language that are still used conversationally and informally by the Islands inhabitants. We all know the word aloha, which has a myriad of meanings including hello, goodbye, and love.
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25th January 2008

Gap Year in Italy, the ideal program to study abroad in Italy

Scuola Leonardo da Vinci announces the new programs for the year 2006: the Academic School Year in Italy. The Academic School Year or Gap Year, in Italy, is an Italian language course, intended for beginner and elementary students, which lasts for 32 weeks and leads to the internationally-recognized AIL (Accademia Italiana di Lingua) diplomas (DILI-Intermediate and DALI-Advanced).
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