Nelly Furtado sings … in Spanish
August 14, 2009 by la-andrea · Leave a Comment
Did you know that the Canadian-Portuguese singer, Nelly Furtado, is writing her latest album entirely in Spanish? This is the first time that she will be releasing a non-English album. The album is called ‘Mi Plan’ and will be released on the 15th September 2009.
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¡¡Tómate un tomate en la Tomatina!!
August 1, 2009 by la-andrea · Leave a Comment
La Tomatina is held this year on 26 August 2009 and is said to be the world’s biggest and most outrageous food fight! Using over-ripe tomatoes, thousands take to the streets and throw tomatoes at anyone and everyone in this tomato festival on the last Wednesday in August each year in a town called Buñol in Valencia, Spain. Read more
Take the Bull by the Horns … Learn to Speak Spanish!
July 10, 2009 by la-andrea · Leave a Comment
The Pamplona Bull Run runs from 6 – 14 July 2009 in Pamplona, Spain. It is known as El Encierro in Spanish and takes place as part of the Fiesta de San FermÃn. The Running of the Bulls was made famous by Ernest Hemingway in his account of the festival in ‘The Sun Also Rises’. Read more
Audio Magazines Feature The Famous
July 1, 2009 by la-andrea · Leave a Comment
In the latest issue of our French language audio magazine Champs-Elysées, we have an interview with one of the world’s greatest entertainers, Charles Aznavour. In the next issue of our Italian language audio magazine, Acquerello italiano, we have an interview with the world-famous Italian writer, Umberto Eco Read more
Kylie is learning…. Spanish
Did you know that the Australian pop singer Kylie Minogue is learning Spanish? She wants to learn Spanish as she is in a relationship with the Spanish male model, Andres Velencoso.
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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?
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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
Multilingual Mamma Mia!
March 24, 2009 by la-admin · Leave a Comment
The stage show Mamma Mia! has been seen by more than 30 million people in over 170 cities in 8 languages around the world, including in Dutch, French, German, Korean, Japanese, Spanish and Swedish. The foreign language productions keep the essence of the English-language version of the show and the songs while adapting them into local languages – and sometimes even adapting the characters.
Read more about Mamma Mia! in other languages>>
Muzzy Is The Bestselling Language Course For Kids
March 23, 2009 by la-admin · Leave a Comment

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
BBC MUZZY LANGUAGE COURSES
March 23, 2009 by la-admin · Leave a Comment
BBC Muzzy is one of the best and most innovative language courses for kids on the market! Put the DVD on and see your young kids captivated by their new language … and soon they’ll be repeating songs and phrases – and you may be too! Choose from Muzzy French, Muzzy German, Muzzy Italian and Muzzy Spanish. They’ll get their language advantage!
Learning a language will never be this easy again. Up to the minute scientific research shows that the brain’s ‘window of opportunity’ for learning a second language is from birth to ages 10 or 12. Experts say early learning enriches overall mental development, including improved memory and better cognitive and listening skills. This could be the most important gift you ever give your child.
This famous BBC course uses the award-winning character MUZZY, compelling stories and delightful songs to bring language to life. It’s fun and it works. Almost like magic, the proven ’see-listen-and-learn’ technique engages kids’ natural ability to learn language.
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The BBC Muzzy language course includes:

2 Story DVDs (1-3 and 4-6) in Target Language
1 Story DVD (1-6) in Support Language
1 CD Audio of the Story (1-6)
1 Vocabulary Builder Program DVD
Colorful Multilingual Scriptbook
MUZZY at the Seaside CD-ROM
Parents’ Guide
*** Please check that dvd region is suitable for your country***
All your favourite BBC Muzzy Language Courses from the BBC Shop>>
01 BBC Muzzy French language course Level 1 and Level 2 for children
Muzzy French BBC Language Courses
level: Children
language: French
media: DVD (Region 2), CD, CD-ROM, book
Type ‘Muzzy’ in search box in BBC Shop for full list of Muzzy products
UK and Europe only
All your favourite BBC Muzzy French Language Courses from the BBC Shop>>
02 BBC Muzzy German language course Level 1 and Level 2 for children
Muzzy German BBC Language Courses
level: Children
language: German
media: DVD (Region 2), CD, CD-ROM, book
Type ‘Muzzy’ in search box in BBC Shop for full list of Muzzy products
UK and Europe only
All your favourite BBC Muzzy German Language Courses from the BBC Shop>>
03 BBC Muzzy Italian language course Level 1 and Level 2 for children
Muzzy Italian BBC Language Courses
level: Children
language: Italian
media: DVD (Region 2), CD, CD-ROM, book
Type ‘Muzzy’ in search box in BBC Shop for full list of Muzzy products
UK and Europe only
All your favourite BBC Muzzy Italian Language Courses from the BBC Shop>>
04 BBC Muzzy Spanish language course Level 1 and Level 2 for children
Muzzy Spanish BBC Language Courses
level: Children
language: Spanish
media: DVD (Region 2), CD, CD-ROM, book
Type ‘Muzzy’ in search box in BBC Shop for full list of Muzzy products
UK and Europe only
All your favourite BBC Muzzy Spanish Language Courses from the BBC Shop>>
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