British School Children Must Learn Languages To Boost UK Economy In The Future
May 11, 2012 by la-andrea · Leave a Comment
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) recently said that it should be compulsory for British school children to learn languages at school right up until they are 16 years old. The need for the next generation of school children to learn languages comes from their concern that the UK is not taking advantage of new markets such as India, China, Russia and Brazil. The lack of people in the UK with the necessary language skills could potentially hinder business with these fast-growing markets.
New Year, New Muzzy
March 23, 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
Get Your Kids Learning Languages With The Lingo Show TV Series!
March 9, 2012 by la-andrea · Leave a Comment
The Lingo Show is a 10 minute TV programme filled with songs, stories and cartoons to encourage young children to learn languages. The Lingo Show has a new series starting on the 12th March 2012 on CBeebies (BBC). The first series will look at Mandarin Chinese, French and Spanish.
Spanish Summer Camp 15% Discount With don Quijote
April 21, 2011 by la-andrea · Leave a Comment
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Book a Spanish language summer camp holiday for your child with don Quijote before the 28 April and get 15% off!
This is a great opportunity for your child to learn Spanish as they experience a fun and active summer holiday while making international friends. Read more
LEARN SPANISH IN SPAIN
February 4, 2011 by la-admin · Leave a Comment
language advantage recommends our top intensive Spanish language schools in Spain.
We’ve teamed up with don Quijote, one of the best Spanish language schools in the world. They offer you great Spanish courses in fabulous locations and most importantly good service. Going to Spain will always be one of the best ways to study Spanish and learn about the Spanish culture. If you want to be adventurous, try Spanish and Scuba Diving in Tenerife or Spanish and Flamenco in Madrid! If you’re looking for something a bit more serious, take a Spanish language business course or an internship and meet local Spanish business people. This is an authentic way to learn Spanish in Spain.
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There are a selection of Business Spanish language courses, so you can study Business Spanish for two hours a day during 1-4 weeks. By doing the complete 4 weeks, you will leave the course well prepared for the Basic Spanish Certificate in Business granted by the Madrid Chamber of Commerce. It is recommended to take this course alongside an Intensive Spanish course.
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This programme gives you an intensive Spanish language course and real paid work experience in a hotel or country house. You take a minimum of a four week intensive Spanish course at one of the Spanish language schools, then put your new language skills to work in a hotel or country house in mainland Spain, or in the Spanish Canary or Balearic Islands.
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This programme gives you a high-level of Spanish language course and real work experience in a Spanish business. You take a six week intensive Spanish course at one of the Spanish language schools, then a Professional Orientation course and then start your 2 month internship.
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This programme gives you a high-level of Spanish language course and prepares you for either the DELE (Spanish as a Foreign Language) or the Chamber of Commerce Certificate in Business or Tourism examinations in Spanish.
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July 10, 2009 by la-admin · Leave a Comment
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MANDARIN CHINESE LANGUAGE COURSES FOR KIDS
March 23, 2009 by la-admin · Leave a Comment
language advantage brings you the best and most innovative language courses for children to learn Mandarin Chinese. Get the Chinese language advantage for kids!
01 Nintendo DS and Nintendo Wii My Chinese coach
Can’t get your kids off their DS? Well let them learn while they play! This Chinese language game, available on both the Nintendo DS and the Nintendo Wii, teaches you Chinese in small chunks and then introduces tonnes of games to help you practice.
for more information and to buy, browse our Language Advantage Kids shop on amazon.co.uk>>
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02 carry an electronic Mandarin Chinese dictionary translator
Fun and colourful, this handheld dictionary will give your kids the Chinese word they are looking for immediately. It will help build their vocabulary, especially when used on location in Chinese-speaking countries!
for more information and to buy a dictionary translator from Ectaco>>
03 get a Chinese-speaking Language Littles toy doll
These lovely little toy dolls will enchant your child, and will also help them learn a language while playing – these dolls speak Chinese as well as English! Each Language Little will recite between 25 and 30 phrases with the help of a sound chip in the dollâ??s tummy – including greetings, numbers, colours and days of the week. Language Littles toy dolls are not currently available on amazon.co.uk
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04 Vocabulary Builder Learn Mandarin Chinese
A CD-ROM for children who are beginning in Chinese, with speech recognition, so that your kids can record their voices and then play them back in a cinema show! Great fun and packed full of games. Over 100 words including colours, numbers, actions and simple sentences. For ages from 4 to 12 – but popular with adults too!
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JAPANESE LANGUAGE COURSES FOR KIDS
March 23, 2009 by la-admin · Leave a Comment
language advantage brings you the best and most innovative language courses for children to learn Japanese. Get the Japanese language advantage for kids!
01 Nintendo DS and Nintendo Wii My Japanese coach
Can’t get your kids off their DS? Well let them learn while they play! This Japanese language game, available on both the Nintendo DS and the Nintendo Wii, teaches you Japanese in small chunks and then introduces tonnes of games to help you practice.
for more information and to buy, browse our Language Advantage Kids shop on amazon.co.uk>>
for more information and to buy, browse our Language Advantage Kids store on amazon.com>>
02 carry an electronic Japanese dictionary translator
Fun and colourful, this handheld dictionary will give your kids the Japanese word they are looking for immediately. It will help build their vocabulary, especially when used on location in Japan!
more information and to buy a dictionary translator from Ectaco>>
03 get a Japanese-speaking Language Littles toy doll
These lovely little toy dolls will enchant your child, and will also help them learn the Japanese language while playing – these dolls speak Japanese as well as English! Each Language Little will recite between 25 and 30 phrases with the help of a sound chip in the doll’s tummy – including greetings, numbers, colours and days of the week. Language Littles toy dolls are not currently available on amazon.co.uk.
for more information and to buy, browse our Language Advantage Kids store on amazon.com>>
04 Vocabulary Builder Learn Japanese
A CD-ROM for children who are beginning in Japanese. The speech recognition gives your kids the chance to record their voices and then play them back in a cinema show! Great fun and packed full of games. Over 100 words including colours, numbers, actions and simple sentences. For ages from 4 to 12 – but popular with adults too!
for more information and to buy, browse our Language Advantage Kids shop on amazon.co.uk>>
for more information and to buy, browse our Language Advantage Kids store on amazon.com>>
Other ways to learn Japanese for kids
more Japanese language courses and dictionaries for children on amazon.co.uk>>
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Muzzy Is The Bestselling Language Course For Kids
March 23, 2009 by la-admin · 4 Comments
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
We Must Lift Our Children Out Of Linguistic Poverty
January 20, 2009 by la-admin · Leave a Comment
In an article in the Independent newspaper in the UK, Caroline Sarll believes that her attempts to raise her daughters bilingually will not go to waste. Even with a hybrid language of Denglisch, when her girls mix their English and German, doesn’t put her off. In other European countries, primary-aged children have four 50-minute lessons of English a week. If only the rest of the country and the education decision-makers believed the same thing. Read more
