Teaching English in Mexico: A Decent Living?

What's more disappointing than a person who makes a promise he can't keep? A person who makes a promise that is a lie. Many promises to make a "decent living" teaching English in Mexico are just that-a lie.If you do a phrase search on Google, "teach English in Mexico," you... Read More

Chinese Pinyin or Hanyu Pinyin Overview

Chinese Pinyin is the romanization of the Chinese "written sound". Romanization approximates Mandarin pronunciation with Western spellings and includes a tone mark to signify the pitch of a word.Just like alphabet A - Z to English, Pinyin provides a phonetic alphabet for Chinese and is taught from Grade 1 in... Read More

English Language Sputtering Online Like an Old Ford!

Sad, but true. Just about everywhere you look online, the English language is suffering a fate worse than death. The problem, in reality, is so widespread that it has begun to affect all aspects of the language. "But, what on Earth does this have to do with Internet marketing?" you... Read More

English Has Come A Long, Long Way...

I often wonder what would happen if Shakespeare were to be transported in a time machine to our world today. What would he think? How would he react?Yes, Willie would probably tell me "thou hast too much time on thy hands if thou spendeth it wondering about such flights of... Read More

Second Language Competence Beneficial but often Misunderstood

Second language learning has associated with it many types of benefits. Among them include: social, economic, intellectual and linguistic. Children who engage in second language learning typically outperform their peers in the area of vocabulary development as well as intellectual development. As important as learning a second language is, learners... Read More

Show Me the Bunny: Language Acquisition

Some children are really funny about experimenting with speech. Nonetheless, the first intelligible words bring such a feeling of elation to a parent. Come on, Sweetie. Show Mumma the bunny. Without saying a word, my little girl points to a plush rabbit.Ever since I read in a parents' newsletter that... Read More

Mexican Living: Todays Obsession

I would like to talk about one of my many obsessions: learning Spanish. I have been thinking about this lately mostly because I am under the impression that, though I've lived in Mexico for two years, my Spanish sucks in a major way.Both Mexicans and Gringos tell me that my... Read More

What Does an Interpreter Do?

Many people get confused as to the difference between an interpreter and a translator. There is a common tendency to think translators interpreter, or that interpreters translate. In fact, the two are very separate jobs requiring different skills. To explain who and/or what an interpreter as opposed to a translator... Read More

Learn Italian in Your Hometown

Are you interested in learning the Italian language right in your own hometown? There are several options that you can explore to find the Italian classes that are just perfect for you! First, you should consider whether you would you enjoy the interaction that takes place among students in group... Read More

Learn Italian in Italy

You can combine your love of the Italian language with an unforgettable experience in the country where the language is spoken by studying Italian in Italy! Hands-down, the best way to learn a foreign language is to live, work, or study in a native speaking environment. Studying Italian in Italy... Read More

In The News:


The Associated Press

Intel agencies seek help recruiting immigrants
The Associated Press - 5 hours ago
More importantly, the agencies lack people with the cultural awareness that enables them to grasp the nuances embedded in dialect, body language and even ...

BBC News

Portuguese lawmakers approve new language agreement, rejecting outcry
International Herald Tribune, France - 15 hours ago
Portuguese is the official language of some 230 million people worldwide. The harmonization agreement is with the world's seven other Portuguese-speaking ...
Reform spells change for Portugal BBC News
Brazil prompts Portugal to update Portuguese Tampabay.com
Legislators in Portugal approve deal to standardize Portuguese ... The Canadian Press
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Gomal University to provide English language education to FATA ...
Daily Times, Pakistan - 5 hours ago
Nearly $100000 has been made available in 2008 by the US government to fund English language training at the Gomal University. ...

Coyne's language problem
Salt Lake Tribune, United States - 21 hours ago
I just read reader advocate Connie Coyne's article, "Spanish-language ads remain hot topic" (Tribune, May 10), in which she said "historical studies found ...

Texting 'does not harm' language skills
VNUNet.com, UK - May 15, 2008
Regular use of texting and instant messaging does not adversely affect teenagers' core language skills, according to new research. A report from researchers ...
SMSes script a linguistic renaissance Economic Times
Researchers: written English language will weather LOL storm Ars Technica
Txt msg lingo defended The Australian
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Let law, not language, rule supreme
The Gazette (Montreal), Canada - 19 hours ago
While anyone in a position of import in Canada should be able to communicate in French, it would be a great shame, not to mention a disservice, ...

Canoe.ca

Sovereignty not dead, Marois says
Globe and Mail, Canada - 3 hours ago
That means all “necessary measures” will be taken to protect Quebec's identity, including the French language and culture, and to ensure that Ottawa ...
PQ launches sovereignty task force AOL Canada
PQ extends hand to pro-sovereignty parties The Gazette (Montreal)
PQ looks for help keeping dream of sovereignty alive for Quebecers Miramichi Leader
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The European Air Traffic Control License and English Language ...
Air Traffic Control Network (press release), Netherlands - 4 hours ago
However, by allowing its Member States to ignore the ICAO deadline of 5 March 2008 for the introduction of the Language Proficiency Requirements, ...

The language of love
Chennai Online, India - 5 hours ago
Guha spoke the language of love and Rama knew that the only way to make him understand is to speak to him in the language of love, the only language he ...

Government of Canada announces funding to Sheridan College to ...
Government of Canada Newsroom (press release), Canada - 9 hours ago
The funding of over $5.5 million will go toward a number of services to help newcomers prepare to enter the Canadian labour market, including language ...
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Learn Italian in Italy

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English Slang For Perplexed Tourists

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Learning a Foreign Language: Learn from the Blind

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Preschool Spanish

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Learning French in Paris

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Teaching English in Mexico: A Decent Living?

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Japanese Kanji Learning: Short-Cuts to Rapid Mastery (Part 2)

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Online IELTS Preparation - Why Does It Make Sense?

Because IELTS is a difficult test. While most agree that... Read More

Show Me the Bunny: Language Acquisition

Some children are really funny about experimenting with speech. Nonetheless,... Read More

Chinese Pinyin or Hanyu Pinyin Overview

Chinese Pinyin is the romanization of the Chinese "written sound".... Read More

English Has Come A Long, Long Way...

I often wonder what would happen if Shakespeare were to... Read More

Teaching English in Greece - What Do You Need to Know?

The employment situation can be quite uncertain for newcomers to... Read More