Boom in Taiwan for Banned Chinese Language Books
February 3, 2012 by la-andrea · Leave a Comment
Taiwan has seen a boom in the trade of Chinese language books in recent years. Imported and published books banned by the Chinese government in China for containing what it deems to be, sensitive subjects, can be easily bought in Taiwan. Chinese tourists and students go to Taiwan and freely buy the banned books in the Taiwanese bookshops or book exhibitions.
Spanish Language TV Channel Launched In Iran
February 1, 2012 by la-andrea · Leave a Comment
The Middle Eastern country of Iran has just launched a Spanish language TV Channel, called Hispan TV. Iran has allies in Latin America particularly with Venezuela and Cuba. Iran’s President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, hopes that the channel would ‘become a public discussion forum’.
Lack Of Language Skills Is Damaging UK Businesses
February 1, 2012 by la-andrea · Leave a Comment
A recent survey by the office workspace giant, Regus, has found that a large percentage of UK businesses do not believe it is necessary to have fluent local language skills in order to have successful overseas business. This perception is despite an increasing number of UK businesses already trading with the overseas market or willing to do so. With the current global economic climate it is essential that firms speak their customers’ language in order to be competitive.
Footballers Encourage Pupils To Learn French
January 27, 2012 by la-andrea · Leave a Comment
Two footballers from the Scottish Premier League are encouraging students at a local school in Inverness to learn French. French players Gregory Tade and Kenny Gillet who play for the Inverness Caledonian Thistles in Scotland, were invited by the school to help pupils learn to speak the French language. Their presence at the school and encouragement have boosted the pupils’ interest in learning the French language.
New Year, New Muzzy
January 27, 2012 by la-andrea · Leave a Comment
BBC Muzzy is still one of the best and most innovative language courses for kids on the market. Currently available as a BBC Muzzy 20th Anniversary Edition language course, the program includes ALL five of the languages – French, Spanish, German, Italian and English. Your child can focus on just one language – or dip in and out of all five. Read more
Chinese New Year 2012 – Year Of The Dragon
January 26, 2012 by la-andrea · Leave a Comment
The start of the Chinese New Year begins on the 23rd January this year - 2012. This year is the Year of the Dragon and marks the beginning of the Chinese year 4710. Why not learn to speak one of the most important languages in the world – Mandarin Chinese. To honour the start of the Chinese New Year, we are highlighting our recommended top ways to learn Mandarin Chinese, featuring some of the best and most innovative language providers in the world. 
Celebrate Australia Day, Aussie Style!
January 26, 2012 by la-andrea · Leave a Comment
Australia Day is held annually on the 26th January. It marks the beginning of British Occupation and the setting up of the colony in New South Wales with the landing of the First Fleet in 1778. In the 19th Century, celebrations for this day usually consisted of sports events such as football, cycling, horse races together with picnics and fireworks.
Persian Language Promoted At International Congress in Tehran, Iran
January 18, 2012 by la-andrea · Leave a Comment
A two day congress in Tehran – the capital of Iran- has opened up discussion regarding the promotion of the Persian language. The International congress will address issues such as how to teach the Persian language to non-Iranian students as well as general educational plans for the promotion of the language.
Global Communications Provider Adds Websites In Seven New Languages
January 18, 2012 by la-andrea · Leave a Comment
An industry leading e-fax communications provider – j2 Global Communications Inc – has expanded its services to another 11 countries. Due to this expansion the provider now has websites in seven new languages to include Brazilian Portuguese, Hindi, Mandarin and Romanian. These seven new language-specific websites are in addition to their current eight language-specific websites in English, French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Italian and Polish ensuring j2 Global Communications has a strong international presence.
Mademoiselle … No More
January 13, 2012 by la-andrea · Leave a Comment
Do you consider yourself a ‘Madame’ or a ‘Mademoiselle’? A ‘Senorita’ or ‘Signorina’? Well, it doesn’t matter in the French language anymore as a town in Western France (Cesson-Sevigne) has banned the word ‘Mademoiselle’ (or ‘Miss’ – UK equivalent) from all of its official documents. The reason for this is that the town’s community believes that women should not be defined by their status anymore. Men have always been addressed as ‘Monsieur’ once they become teenagers.
