Millions of pounds in taxpayers' money is being spent providing translation services for benefit
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Schweiz? Suisse? Svizzera? Making Sense of the Language Confusion
It’s astonishing that the Swiss can understand each other. Not only do they have four languages, but
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Interpreters' See Their Rates Halved
Linguists unhappy with Applied Language Solutions' deal with Ministry of Justice, which has seen
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Globe to Globe: See 37 Shakespeare Plays in 37 Languages!
Since the 16th Century, the spiritual home to the plays of William Shakespeare has been London’s
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Will Ferrell: Speaking Spanish Was Muy Dificil
Will Ferrell took on the challenge of his career, when he agreed to star in Casa de mi padre, his
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So Can You Speak Globish?
English is the global language of business, yet English is also the native tongue of relatively few
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58 English Words of Spanish Origin
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Albatross - from alcatraz, see below.
Alcatraz - (meaning "gannet") from Arabic غطاس al-ġaţţās
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10 Tricky Interview Questions That Could Trip You Up
For the long-term unemployed or those workers looking for a change, getting an interview in today’s
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50 Words of Arabic Origin
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How Cartoons Help You Learn Another Language
Nation of polyglots
The complexity of slovenščina (the Slovenian language) isn’t the main reason
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Mind Your Language: Why We Must Learn Foreign Dialects
We are growing progressively closer to cementing Britain’s reputation as an insular, monolingual
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5 Tips for Learning a Foreign Language
1. Motivate yourself
Every new language you learn will give you the opportunity to access an
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3 Revealing Questions to Ask in Your Next Interview
These questions give you real insights into the company and the job.
One of the most important steps
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Ace Your Interview by Scripting the Perfect Stories
Simple tips for how to rehearse yourself into a winning interview.
Ever walk out of an interview and
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Join the Cult of the Hyperpolyglot
Many people want to speak a second language, but for some people two can never be enough. Welcome to
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Can Facebook and YouTube Save Languages?
Facebook, YouTube and even texting will be the salvation of many of the world's endangered
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Are You Ready for 10 Different Types of Job Interviews?
What you need to know to prepare for one of these ten kinds of interviews.
It's a great moment when
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Worried About Behavioural Interview Questions? Here Are Some Tips
There are a lot of different ways to conduct an interview.
Some people use the same fixed list of
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