Multilingual Mamma Mia!

The stage show Mamma Mia! has been seen by more than 30 million people in over 170 cities in 8 languages around the world, including in Dutch, French, German, Korean, Japanese, Spanish and Swedish.   The foreign language productions keep the essence of the English-language version of the show and the songs while adapting them into local languages – and sometimes even adapting the characters.

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Muzzy Is The Bestselling Language Course For Kids

BBC Muzzy is one of the best and most innovative language courses for kids on the market.   Just put on the DVD and see your young kids captivated by their new language … soon they’ll be repeating songs and phrases – and you may be too!   This could be the most important gift you ever give your child. They’ll get their language advantage! Read more

The Simpsons Goes Irish

Nancy Cartwright, who voices Bart, attended the premiere of the St. Patrick’s Day special Simpsons episode set in Ireland and greeted the audience saying “Ith mo bhristi” which is Bart’s catchphrase “Eat my shorts” in Irish.
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Gordon Brown Urges British Business To ‘Take it to the World’

The Prime Minister Gordon Brown pledged a new programme of support for British companies that seek to sustain jobs in the downturn by exporting to foreign markets.

Prime Minister Gordon Brown said:   “I know times are tough here and across the world right now, but there are still markets for British goods if we help businesses access them. Read more

The Oscars 2009

The 81^st Annual Academy Awards ® were held on Sunday 22^nd February 2009 in Hollywood.   The Oscars ® reached film fans in over 100 countries. The lower-budget, but highly-acclaimed film Slumdog Millionaire, directed by Danny Boyle, won many Oscars ®, including for the Best Picture.   It is in the English, Urdu and Hindi languages. Read more