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Learning languages 2008-03-22 05:40:00
Whenever people are asked, what in their opinion the most difficult languages to learn are, some old favourites invariably pop up. Many people list Japanese, Chinese and Arabic as a matter of course and with a little more though, add Finnish and Hungarian too. It is worth noting though, that for many non native speakers, English ranks very highly amongst the most difficult languages listed.
The main reason for this inclusion in people’s lists, is not necessarily one of the difficulty of English words themselves, but more a question of contradictory rules and exceptions; here are just two examples. ‘I’ before ‘ E’ except after ‘C’ and the use of the word component ‘ough’. This can actually be pronounced in eight different ways; the Read more:Learning
Globalization and language barriers 2008-03-22 05:17:00
There can be no doubt that the world in which we live is becoming ever more globalised and that the driver for this phenomenon has been the advent of technology such as the internet, IP telephony, fax machines, satellite TV and mobile phones. Although the cause may be apparent, the effects are ongoing and no-one can as yet predict where they will take us, however, the most apparent trend thus far, is globalisation’s highlighting of language
barriers.
Globalisation has, perhaps for the first time in history, brought together many disparate cultures, who to date, may never have had any degree of cross cultural interaction. The first and most immediate manifestation of this meeting of cultures has been the sudden increase in the need for bilingual and multilingual personel.
This
Language jobs from lingua-jobs.com 2008-03-20 08:08:00 Lingua-Jobs is proud to announce the official launch of Lingua-Jobs.com, an exciting new job portal dedicated to the entire spectrum of multilingua
l and bilingual job vacancies on a global level.
The new language job site aims to connect ethnically diverse language groups with employers committed to fostering a diverse workplace or simply having the need to recruit for language speakers.
As the European Union, the Internet and other globalizing forces create new and expanding business relationships throughout the world, Lingua-Jobs.com provides clients with access to talent not found at more generalized job boards. With this focused talent pool, we help our clients leverage the advantages of diversity, filling key positions and increasing the strength of their organizations.
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Chinese gaining prominence 2007-12-10 04:35:00
The importance and global influence of China was highlighted last week with news that the Panamanian National Assembly has given provisional approval to a Bill that will make the teaching of Mandarin compulsory in all schools.
Panama’s trade with China amounts to some $1bn annually and with China being the biggest single user of the Panama Canal, it is a vitally important trading partner; the Panamanians recognise that English is still the international language of business, however, supporters of the new language bill say that increasing the number of Chinese
speakers will dramatically increase Panama’s competitiveness.
China is actively seeking to expand its influence worldwide in order to secure a share of increasingly scarce natural resources and has met with grea
Language Jobs in Interpreting 2008-04-25 13:10:00 Interpreting
(or interpretation) is an activity that consists of facilitating oral or sign language communication, between two or more speakers who are not speaking (or signing) the same language.
Interpreters can work in a variety of settings such as international events and conferences; at technical, business, legal or political meetings; at court hearings; and at police interviews.
There are two types of interpreting: consecutive and simultaneous.
In the most popular form of simultaneous interpreting the interpreter sits in a booth wearing a pair of headphones and speaking into a microphone so that delegates at a meeting or conference receive a real-time account of what is being said in a language they understand.
Consecutive interpreting is used for smaller meetings,
Language Jobs in Translating 2008-04-25 12:23:00
Translation is the interpretation of the meaning of a text in one language (the "source text") and the production, in another language, of an equivalent text (the "target text," or "translation") that communicates the same message.
Translators can translate any written material ranging from appliance manuals to works of literature. They may find themselves translating legal, sceintific and commercial documents, business reports, insurance claims, private correspondence, information for websites and subtitles for DVDs.
A Diploma in Translation or equivalent is normally required in order to become accredited with one or both of the professional associations for individuals, the Institute of Linguists and the Institute of Translation and Interpreting.
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Using your language skills 2008-04-25 12:21:00 There are many employment opportunities for people with language
skills in a limitless range of industries. 94% of the world's population does not speak English as their first language and 75% do not speak english at all. As you can appreciate its a multilingual world and companies are now realising that they need foreign languages to compete in an international market.
Practically any job can involve languages. Some examples include: credit controller, journalist, market researcher, personal assistant, recruitment consultant, technical help desk. Occupations such as those listed above are typical of the majority of jobs where languages are used. Language skills may be less pivotal in such jobs but when combined with specific qualifications or expertise they can really enhance your c
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