Expert Author: Ted Wiersma | Submitted: 2005-12-04 | Word Count: 276 | Views: 361 This article is a quick explanation of the differences in the Languages of the Philippines. With over 175 dialects, and the confusion over what is Tagalog, what is Filiipino, this article explains what you need to know.
Expert Author: John Davison | Submitted: 2005-12-13 | Word Count: 645 | Views: 292 German is one of the most widely spoken languages worldwide. It is the official language of several countries including Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Belgium. After the English language, it is the most commonly known language in the European Union, of which it is one of the official languages.
Expert Author: John Davison | Submitted: 2005-12-13 | Word Count: 627 | Views: 332 The French language is spoken by 130 million people around the world. The language is the native tongue in countries like France, Switzerland, Haiti, and parts of Canada. And many Americans in the states of Louisiana and Maine are native French speakers. French is also an official language of many organizations including the International Olympic Committee and the United Nations.
Expert Author: John Davison | Submitted: 2005-12-21 | Word Count: 775 | Views: 269 The Greek language is over 3,500 years old, though it has evolved through the years. Over 15 million people worldwide speak Greek. It is the official language of Greece and Cyprus, and is spoken natively by immigrants living in many countries around the world. The Greek alphabet is considered the first real alphabet, and was a predecessor of the Latin alphabet, and eventually our own alphabet.
Expert Author: Tyler Benson | Submitted: 2006-01-18 | Word Count: 500 | Views: 445 Here you'll find a couple of words about the importance of learning a foreign language. If you are interested in studying a new culture and improve your knowledge, you might want to follow advice, given in this short article.
Expert Author: John Davison | Submitted: 2006-01-28 | Word Count: 643 | Views: 293 The Italian language is one of ancient and historic roots. Today, it is spoken by approximately 70 million people, and is the official language of several nations, including Italy, Slovenia, and Vatican City. If you are interested in learning to speak, read, and write another language, consider the romantic Italian language. You could study at a college or University and receive your degree in Italian. You could take one of many online accelerated courses.
Expert Author: John Thompson | Submitted: 2006-09-17 | Word Count: 300 | Views: 166 When traveling to a foreign country, it can be very difficult making yourself understood or even understanding others without some foreign language translation help.
Expert Author: Jorge Chavez | Submitted: 2006-12-29 | Word Count: 823 | Views: 4 To learn to speak Spanish rapidly, easily and correctly there are various factors to consider. The author compares and contrasts the online learning program 'Rocket Spanish' with traditional methods of learning Spanish. Considerations of time, convenience, costs and learning to speak proper Spanish as a native speaker would speak it are discussed and explored.
Expert Author: Jack Nguyen | Submitted: 2007-01-08 | Word Count: 606 | Views: 81 Learning Spanish does not have to be boring anymore! The most effective Spanish lessons online have revolutionized the way of studying.
Expert Author: Patrick Clark | Submitted: 2007-02-02 | Word Count: 458 | Views: 72 The most common reasons why people should learn Spanish and where they can get Spanish courses.
Expert Author: Adrian Whittle | Submitted: 2007-02-04 | Word Count: 543 | Views: 2 Most Adults find it tough to learn a new language. French flash cards can help to make this learning French much easier.
Expert Author: Matthew S. Worley | Submitted: 2007-02-09 | Word Count: 915 | Views: 78 Reasons why learning Chinese is one of todays biggest and most important things to do. Reasons such as: the coming 2008 Olympics, doing business in China, your future career, the 1.2 billion who speak Mandarin, and the number of other people doing study abroad programs in China.
Expert Author: Wan Yee | Submitted: 2007-03-13 | Word Count: 543 | Views: 69 Comparing classic plagiarism with classic scholarliness might help you to be less gullible.
Expert Author: Fabian Tan | Submitted: 2007-03-14 | Word Count: 249 | Views: 75 Some people say that English is the global language and that learning other languages do not matter. How wrong they are! Having a foreign language in your arsenal is still as important as before and in this article we will talk about the reasons why.
Expert Author: Jorge Chavez | Submitted: 2007-03-19 | Word Count: 815 | Views: 6 We North Americans are not known for our willingness to learn other languages, but there are many reasons to consider learning Spanish. Here are 7 good reasons, all of which deserve serious consideration. This is especially true in light of the fact that the need and opportunity to communicate with our Spanish-speaking neighbors (on both sides of the border!) continues to grow.
Expert Author: Nick Moseley | Submitted: 2007-07-18 | Word Count: 617 | Views: 4 I bombed in French at school and had a real mental block about learning another language i.e., I can't do it - Now I can and audio books really pushed me to it. If I can do it anyone can - and that means you so get to it - Here's how! Read this and next time you go on holiday you'll at worst be able to do the basics with the locals and sort things if something goes wrong. At best you'll be able to twitter away like a songbird :-)
Expert Author: Steven Magill | Submitted: 2007-08-30 | Word Count: 581 | Views: 40 When visiting Spain, it is worth learning a few simple Spanish phrases and key words. It is important to respect and recognise the differences in various languages. Learning Spanish has become a popular course for many people, but as with any language, your confidence and ability will flourish the more you use it.
Expert Author: Darlene Berkel | Submitted: 2007-09-04 | Word Count: 548 | Views: 34 The easiest way to learn Spanish is to go to somewhere that uses the language, perhaps Mexico, Argentina, or Chile!
Expert Author: Philip Yaffe | Submitted: 2007-09-05 | Word Count: 3588 | Views: 75 Native English-speakers are exhorted to learn foreign languages to play a more effective role in globalisation - and failing miserably. There are good reasons for this. Whilst these factors explain why so few anglophones are multi-lingual, they are not valid excuses for not learning other languages when the situation calls for it. This article offers a number of tips and strategies specifically designed to help native English speakers learn foreign languages with the least pain and most gain.
Expert Author: Rich Henderson | Submitted: 2007-09-25 | Word Count: 418 | Views: 69 Are you like me and struggle to learn new languages? How do these people who speak five languages do it?
Travel abroad and learn Spanish in Argentina. Argentina has built up a vast and diverse cuisine culture with much of Italian, Spanish and native tradition and a bit more of German, French and Lebanese influence. When arriving to learn Spanish in Argentina, one of the first things visitors should try are the local recipes.