The recent blog post Why the Change in Language Focus for Employers, explained how languages such as
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Compulsory Language Lessons Planned for UK Primary Schools
Children will receive compulsory lessons in foreign languages from the age of seven under a new
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Scottish Teenager Named "Most Multilingual" in the UK
A 14 year old from Callander has been named the most multi-lingual child in the UK.
After he learned
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So, Which Foreign Language Is Most Difficult To Learn?
Many of those who study foreign languages wonder which language is the most difficult one in the
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The Man Who Helped 'Simplify' Chinese
Students struggling to learn Chinese might not know it, but their task has been made easier because
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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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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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35 Cool Language Facts
Did you know that there are an estimated 7,000 languages in the world? While being complex,
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Is a Lack of Language Skills Damaging British Firms Abroad?
One in three British firms sending a manager overseas do not require them to be fluent in the local
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Are You a Hyperpolyglot?
When God put the kibosh on the Tower of Babel, 72 languages were said to have been created from the
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10 Alternative Chinese Phrases
1. Nǐ zhēn niú!
“You’re outstanding!”
In China, you can actually compare someone to a cow (niú) to
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Au Revoir le francais? adeus português? до свидания России? وداعا عربية?
Au Revoir le francais, adeus português, до свидания России andوداعا عربية…
At this time of year it
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The Rise and Rise of Mandarin Chinese
China's growing importance in the world has convinced millions to start learning Mandarin, but how
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Will the Gate to the East Close For Good?
As the centre of a previously globe-spanning empire, the UK and particularly London has benefited
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How Does Language Speed Affect Efficient Communication?
A new study has found that there is considerable variation in the speed at which languages are
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The Most Useful Business Language After English Is..?
Mandarin, China's official tongue, is also the top language worldwide for business other than
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Top 10 Languages Spoken by Internet Users
As more and more people around the world use the Internet, it’s no surprise that the diversity of
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MPs Spend Thousands of Tax Pounds on Learning Languages
MPs spend thousands of pounds of taxpayers' cash to learn foreign languages
TORY tycoon Jeremy
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