Huge Success For French Movies … In Britain
Attendance for French language and French-made movies rose dramatically last year ... in Britain. It seems that us Brits just can't get enough of all films French which is proving a huge boost to the French cinema industry. Unifrance, which promotes French films overseas, says that the rise in attendance for French films in the UK is not down to just one film but to several films and a growing appetite for French films, in the UK. … [Read more]
BBC Active Quickstart French Language Course Review
An independent language advantage course review by Becky Delalandre - Worcester, UK I have some knowledge of the French language from school and I also did a recreational GCSE French course around 8 years ago. I wanted to brush up on my skills and to gain confidence to speak more French while in France. I tried the BBC Active Quickstart French language course and think that it is good value for money at £13.99. As a beginner, I found the course easy to follow. Each section used reflective … [Read more]
How Well Do You Know The English Language?
A new exhibition in London aims to demonstrate how 'global' the English language really is. The exhibition called 'The English Effect', set up by The British Council, will show how the English language has evolved through the immersion of words from other languages. For instance, did you know that the word 'bungalow' originated from the Bengal region of India? Or, that the word 'booze' comes from medieval Dutch? … [Read more]
Summer Sale Offer From Think Language Online Audio Magazines!
Think Language Summer Sunshine Special Sale Offer! To celebrate the Summer sunshine, we've been contacted by our friends at Think Language online audiomagazines with an amazing special low price offer for their Think French & Think Spanish online audiomagazines - and what's more, it's a great deal for you, our Language Advantage Newsletter subscribers! This special price will only be offered between the 8th June 2012 and the 15th June 2012 inclusive. If you order a Think French … [Read more]
Court Interpreting Service Misses Target
Capita - the company running the court interpreting service in England and Wales - has missed its target in its first year of service. Since Capita took over the contract in January 2012, it has failed to meet its aim of fulfilling 98% of interpreter requests. During the past 12 months, there were also over 6000 complaints and more than 600 court trials had to be dropped due to a lack of interpreters, according to figures released by the Ministry of Justice. … [Read more]
BBC Children’s Series Now In Manx Gaelic
Children on the Isle of Man, UK, will now have the chance to learn Manx Gaelic by watching the BBC's Children's animated series, 'Friends and Heroes'. The series has already been translated into 11 languages and has now added Manx Gaelic. It is available with English subtitles to make it easier to pick up the language. Manx Gaelic is the native language of the Isle of Man. In 2009, it was officially declared 'extinct' by Unesco but it has since made a remarkable revival. … [Read more]
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BBC Active Quickstart French Language Course Review
An independent language advantage course review by Becky Delalandre - Worcester, UK I have some knowledge of the French language from school and I also did a recreational GCSE French course around 8 years ago. I wanted to brush up on my skills and to gain confidence to speak more French while in France. I tried the BBC Active Quickstart French language course and think that it is good value for money at £13.99. As a beginner, I found the course easy to follow. Each section used reflective … [Read more]