Comedian Bill Bailey Has The Language Advantage
May 27, 2009 by la-admin · Leave a Comment
Bill Bailey happily shows off his language advantage – in both French and German – in his comedy shows. Have a good laugh at our YouTube videos of Bill Bailey’s sketches in French and German. It’s up to you to decide if you think he has the language advantage!
Bill Bailey speaks … French – watch the videos>>
Bill Bailey speaks … German – watch the videos>>
Do let us know what you think …
La finale Di UEFA Champions League 2009
May 20, 2009 by la-andrea · Leave a Comment
We’ve gone all Italian this week! This year’s UEFA Champions League Final will be held in the Stadio Olimpico, Rome on the 27th May 2009. FC Barcelona will play Manchester United FC in what could be an explosive football match. A five-day celebration of football kicks off in Rome’s historic centre on Saturday 23rd May with the official opening of the UEFA Champions Festival. Read more
Bill Bailey speaks … German
May 20, 2009 by la-admin · Leave a Comment
Did you know that English comedian Bill Bailey performs some of his sketches in German? Read more
Bill Bailey speaks … French
May 20, 2009 by la-hellie · Leave a Comment
Did you know that English comedian Bill Bailey performs some of his material in French? And did you know that Bill allegedly won the award for Best French Actor at the Institut Francais awards, UK in 1986? Read more
Get The Eurovision!
May 15, 2009 by la-andrea · Leave a Comment
Jade in Red Square © Alain Douit (EBU)
Yes folks … it’s that time again! On 16th May 2009, Russia plays host to the 54th Eurovision Song Contest. The contest involves singers from 42 countries, across three days and is watched by over 100 million people around the world. It is a truly mammoth event which brings together virtually all of the countries of Europe in this linguistic and cultural competition. Read more
Paris Or Guadeloupe … What’s It To Be?
May 15, 2009 by la-admin · 2 Comments
From chic Paris to beautiful Aix-en-Provence to the exotic beaches of Guadeloupe, we offer a variety of French courses to suit all needs and budgets. You can take a standard language course from as little as one week, or add a little joie de vivre with an activity such as cooking, surfing, golf or wine tasting. You’ll spend your morning studying the French language Read more
Cannes Film Festival 2009
May 15, 2009 by la-admin · Leave a Comment
Cannes: not your average seaside resort but a beautiful, trendy resort on the Cote d’Azur, France no less. The Cannes Film Festival: not your average local film festival, but one of the biggest and most prestigious showcases of the world’s best film-making. The 62nd Cannes Film Festival (Festival de Cannes) runs from 13 – 24 May 2009. Read more
Celebrate Europe Day 2009
May 8, 2009 by la-andrea · Leave a Comment
Did you know that the 9th of May is Europe Day and that this date is celebrated in Europe every year?
On the 9th May 1950, what is now known as the European Union, was first proposed. In Paris, the French Foreign Minister of the time, Robert Schuman, Read more
Celebrate Cinco De Mayo
May 5, 2009 by la-andrea · Leave a Comment
The 5th of May or Cinco de Mayo is commemorated every year in the state of Puebla in Mexico. This day commemorates the victory of the Mexican militia against the French Army at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. It is also celebrated in other parts of Mexico and in the USA in areas where there is a large Mexican population. Read more