Learn French: Tailor Made tagged articles
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Experience Cultures: Is foreign relocation amongst UK citizens set to increase?
A recent article in the Daily Mail has highlighted the results of a recent study which indicate that ‘Britain is the ‘worst place to live in Europe’.
- Friday, 16th October, 2009
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Attitudes to Language Learning, Types of Courses: Benefits of learning a language via Skype
Skype is certainly one of the most popular and useful internet-related developments. Using Skype has advantages for many people, but language learners in particular can benefit from its global reach and cost-effectiveness.
- Friday, 16th October, 2009
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Types of Courses: Tips for learning a language for business
Learning a language for use in business situations is somewhat different to learning one for holidays or other informal use. Here are some tips on how to go about this.
- Monday, 12th October, 2009
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Experience Cultures: Learn a language to get involved in London 2012
In order for the Olympic and Paralympic Games to run successfully, up to 70,000 volunteers will be required – what better way to get involved and really experience this once-in-a-lifetime occasion?
- Monday, 21st September, 2009
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Attitudes to Language Learning: How is Cactus’ approach helping increase the number of people learning a language?
Everyone who works at Cactus is passionate about languages. We love finding ways to inspire others, and are happy that we help so many people each year to learn such a priceless new skill.
- Friday, 18th September, 2009
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Attitudes to Language Learning: Why are attitudes towards language learning finally changing in the UK?
Up until now, it has been a well-known fact amongst both the wider international community, and British people themselves, that us Brits are not the most advanced or enthusiastic nation when it comes to language learning. Perhaps times are finally changing though...
- Friday, 18th September, 2009
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Experience Cultures: Less common languages that it’s useful to learn in today’s world
The language learning section in most bookshops usually has plenty of courses and other materials for popular languages like French, German, Spanish and Japanese, but for other languages the materials tend to be more limited or non-existent.
- Monday, 14th September, 2009
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: Why language learning is so important for young people today
Ten years ago, the findings of a report into the state of languages in the UK (the Nuffield Inquiry) were published.
- Monday, 14th September, 2009
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In the news: CILT launches its new agenda for languages
An integral part of the new agenda is the need for improved foreign language skills in order to help lift the UK out of the global recession.
- Monday, 14th September, 2009
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Teaching Languages: IATEFL ‘Cactus to Conference’ scholarship
Cactus is thrilled to announce a new annual scholarship, created to enable one lucky new EFL teacher to become a member of IATEFL (the International Association of Teachers of English as a Foreign Language), and to attend the yearly IATEFL conference.
- Tuesday, 1st September, 2009
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Attitudes to Language Learning: Can language help teams cross the cultural divide?
In today’s globalised world the need for businesses and individuals to work together to cross the cultural divide has never been more important.
- Tuesday, 18th August, 2009
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Attitudes to Language Learning, Making Progress: Latest trends in language learning
The use of the computers and the internet as a means of learning and practising languages has increased significantly in recent years.
- Monday, 17th August, 2009
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Passion for language: Best industries to work in if you want to use your languages
A good reason to learn languages is to improve your employment prospects. Language skills are useful and in demand in many fields of employment, especially those which involve regular contact with speakers of other languages.
- Monday, 17th August, 2009
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Language variations: Interesting examples of how languages mix and cross-fertilise
When languages come into contact it’s common for them to get mixed up to some extent, and there is likely to be borrowing of words and structures. This process can lead to some interesting results.
- Monday, 10th August, 2009
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Passion for language, Vocabulary: Problems associated with translation
Translation involves taking a text in one language and producing a version of it in another language. Translation is normally from other languages into the translator’s native language. It is part art and part science, and translators are faced with a variety of challenges.
- Monday, 3rd August, 2009
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: Typical mistakes made by learners of Italian
Italian is perhaps one of the least difficult languages for English speakers to learn. You probably know some Italian words already as quite a few have been borrowed into English.
- Monday, 3rd August, 2009
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Experience Cultures: How to prepare your family for moving overseas
Moving with your family overseas, whether it is for a new job or just a new experience, can be very rewarding. Preparing for the move will be an exciting time but also a daunting time, as there is much to do in order to make the move as smooth as possible.
- Tuesday, 30th June, 2009
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Attitudes to Language Learning: How will the Olympics affect Britain’s language learning norms?
The 2012 Olympics in London will bring athletes and spectators from all over the world who speak many different languages to the UK.
- Thursday, 25th June, 2009
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Attitudes to Language Learning: Why in-company language training is a great option in the current climate
In the current economic climate many companies are trying to reduce expenditure by freezing their employees’ pay, or only giving minimal raises. There are other ways the companies can compensate staff though, one of which is by providing language training.
- Friday, 19th June, 2009
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Types of Courses: What to expect in your first evening class as a beginner
It’s nice to know what to expect from your first lesson when you sign up for an evening course, especially if you are a beginner in the language you are learning.
- Wednesday, 17th June, 2009
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