Our Celebrity Linguists Exhibit Their French Language Advantage
April 28, 2009 by la-admin · Leave a Comment
Eddie Izzard speaks … French – watch the videos>>
Tony Blair speaks … French – watch the video>>
Girls Aloud speak … French – watch the video>>
There a lot of celebrities out there who are happy to show off their language advantage. Did you know that English comedian Eddie Izzard does some of his comedy shows in French? And that Tony Blair congratulated Nicholas Sarkozy on his presidential election win in France in French and on YouTube? Read more
Girls Aloud speak … French
Did you know that the British pop sensations Girls Aloud did a French version of their hit song ‘I don’t speak French’. You can make up your own minds about whether you think they can speak French or not?!
Find out how to learn to speak French and get the French language advantage>>
Eddie Izzard speaks … French
April 28, 2009 by la-admin · 3 Comments
Did you know that English comedian Eddie Izzard speaks excellent French, to the point that he can be funny in French? His shows often include his strongly-held views on the necessity of learning and speaking another language.
Find out how to learn to speak French and get the French language advantage>>
Tony Blair speaks … French
April 28, 2009 by la-admin · Leave a Comment
Did you know that Tony Blair, former Prime Minister of the UK and current Middle East envoy (as well as million dollar political speaker they say), speaks fluent French.
Find out how to learn to speak French and get the French language advantage>>
David Beckham is learning … Italian
April 28, 2009 by la-admin · Leave a Comment
Did you know that David and Victoria Beckham are both learning Italian now that they live in Milan owing to David’s season at football club AC Milan?
Find out how to learn to speak Italian and get the Italian language advantage>>
Paddy Ashdown speaks … Mandarin Chinese
April 28, 2009 by la-admin · Leave a Comment
Did you know that Paddy Ashdown, one time leader of the Liberal Party in the UK and British Diplomat, is fluent in Mandarin Chinese and is a fully qualified Chinese Mandarin interpreter?
Find out how to learn to speak Mandarin Chinese and get the Chinese language advantage>>
Celebrate May Day Around The Maypole
This Friday 1st May is May Day. There are many traditional May Day celebrations around the world. The first day of May is observed in Canada, United States and in some parts of Western Europe as a celebration of the coming of spring. In the UK, May Day is observed on the first Monday of May (also known as Bank Holiday Monday). Read more
Celebrate All That Is English On St George’s Day!
April 23, 2009 by la-andrea · Leave a Comment
St George’s Day falls on Thursday 23rd April 2009 and is England’s national day, with St George being the patron saint of England, even though he wasn’t even English! St George was a Roman soldier and is infamous for slaying a dragon.
In reality, St George’s Day is not fully celebrated in England, but merely acknowledged – Read more
Semana Santa In Spain
April 6, 2009 by la-admin · Leave a Comment
Semana Santa is Holy Week in Spain and is celebrated this year from 5 to 12 April 2009 – from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday. It is a week of religious activity – from joyful fiestas to solemn processions, with highlights on Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Saturday depending on which city or village you’re in. Crosses, lanterns and candles Read more
World Cultures Come To Languageadvantage.com
April 2, 2009 by la-admin · Leave a Comment
Going to work or live in a new country? Find out the best and most innovative ways to find out about a new country and its culture – including its customs, etiquette and business culture! We’ve got guides to over 100 countries worldwide, Read more