Interpreters: what they do and how they do it
If you take part in outreach activities, or if people ever ask you the difference between translators and interpreters, and what they actually do, then
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Language learning in decline? Spread the language love!
Gary Muddyman of Conversis has written an interesting blog post – Is Britain becoming a nation of monoglots? – on the decline in language learning in
Language learning matters. Word of the British Chambers of Commerce.
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has published a survey calling for more training in foreign languages to help boost British exports. The BCC calls
Yet another business case for teaching the language love
One of the messages I try to convey to school pupils when I talk to them about language learning is that languages are relevant and
Spreading the language love (3) by Tess Whitty: our first guest post!
One of the New Year’s Resolutions I recently suggested for small-business owners was to get involved in educational outreach. Tess Whitty has done just that and has
Resolutions for small-business owners
If you haven’t got round to making any business resolutions yet for 2011, or are stuck or ideas, here are some belated suggestions. Resolution 1
Spreading the language love (2) – Careers Days
For any of you thinking of taking part in language learning initiatives at your local schools, I thought it might be useful to describe in
Spreading the language love (1)
If you work with language and love your job, one way to share your enthusiasm is to take part in career days or simply talk
Teaching the language love
A number of recent articles in the UK and US press point to a lively interest in foreign language learning and teaching that isn’t necessarily