Na’vi – the Language of Avatar
December 9, 2009 by la-admin · Leave a Comment
Linguistics expert Professor Paul Frommer, from the University of Southern California, is the man behind the fully functioning alien language in the hit film, Avatar.
He replied to an email from James Cameron looking for a linguist to come up with an alien language and the pair worked together for four years to develop the Na’vi language used in the film. Professor Frommer spent many hours on the set, helping the cast members fine tune their alien language speaking abilities. Read more
Learn the French Alphabet
December 2, 2009 by la-admin · Leave a Comment
Here are a few YouTube videos to help you practice the French alphabet some more:
Anne Frank exhibition … in 40 languages
November 28, 2009 by la-admin · Leave a Comment
Did you know that there are currently forty different language versions of the travelling exhibition ‘Anne Frank – a History for Today’, which will be on display all over the world. Read more about the multilingual Anne Frank exhibition>>
Internationalising your Website
November 6, 2009 by la-admin · Leave a Comment
Sarah Carroll, the Founder of Language Advantage, is speaking at UK Trade & Investment’s Internationalising your Website Workshop in London on Tuesday 10 November 2009.
The workshop will explore practical steps you can take to boost your international business performance online. You will receive the latest web knowledge and tips so you can grasp the international opportunity that web 2.0 presents Read more
French Business and Culture Workshop
October 12, 2009 by la-admin · Leave a Comment
Sarah Carroll, www.languageadvantage.com’s founder, is speaking at UK Trade Investment’s Business and Culture Workshop on France in London on Tuesday 13 October 2009.
The workshop will explore the business challenges faced by existing UK exporters to France and will help exporters discover practical solutions and business advice to overcome potential language, communication and cultural barriers when trading in the French market. Read more
Oktoberfest 2009
September 19, 2009 by la-andrea · Leave a Comment
The Munich Oktoberfest held in Germany will take place from 19th September until 4th October 2009. It is a huge festival dedicated to lots of beer drinking!
Toronto Film Festival 2009
September 10, 2009 by la-andrea · Leave a Comment
The Toronto Film Festival in Canada takes place between the 10th and 19th September 09. It is a fairly contemporary film festival with a good selection of different types of films within different genres. Although there are no awards, the festival promotes Canadian, International and foreign language films from across the globe.
Celebrate the European Day of Languages 2009!
The European Day of Languages is on 26 September each year. Millions of people across 45 countries in Europe take part in activities to celebrate linguistic diversity and the benefits of being able to speak another language. Many people – young and old – are encouraged to take up a language, or take special pride in their existing language skills. Read more
Lions at the Venice Film Festival
September 10, 2009 by la-andrea · Leave a Comment
The ‘Lions’ will come out again at the 66th Venice Film Festival (La Biennale di Venezia) in Italy between 2 and 12 September 2009. The ‘Lions’ are the Lion Awards given to the films within different categories at this prestigious film event. The Golden Lion is given for Best Film. Read more
Montreal Film Festival 2009
August 27, 2009 by la-andrea · Leave a Comment
The Montreal Film Festival in Canada takes place between 27th August and 7th September 09.
