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’.
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.
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.
Golden Globe Awards 2012 – Awards Update!
January 9, 2012 by la-andrea · Leave a Comment
In a few days, the big names of Hollywood and beyond, will come out for the 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards being held in Hollywood, USA. The presentation of the awards will take place on Sunday 15th January 2012 and will showcase several well-known big names such as Kate Winslet, Glenn Close, Merryl Streep, Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Leonardo Dicaprio.
New York Libraries Lend In 59 Languages
January 4, 2012 by la-andrea · Leave a Comment
The libraries in the borough of Queens in New York, USA have seen a dramatic increase in the number of people taking out its books in different languages during the past ten years. The libraries now lend out books, CDs and DVDs in 59 languages including Korean, Chinese and Spanish.
Angelina Jolie Film Nominated In Foreign Language Category For The 2012 Golden Globe Awards
December 23, 2011 by la-andrea · Leave a Comment
Controversial film ‘In the Land of Blood and Honey’, directed, produced and written by American actress, Angelina Jolie, has been nominated in the Foreign Language category for the 2012 Golden Globe Awards. The film is a love story set during the 1992-1995 conflict in Bosnia and was simultaneously filmed in both Serbo-Croat and the English language.
Translation Software Sales Boosted By The Arab World And Brazil
December 16, 2011 by la-andrea · Leave a Comment
A huge demand for translation software in the Arab world and Brazil has boosted sales for Babylon Ltd – a developer of translation and dictionary software. The boost in sales for translation software in these countries is down to several factors but mostly due to overcoming language barriers.
