If you’ve ever tried to learn a new language, you know how incredibly difficult it can be. The endless verb conjugations, the embarrassment of pitiful pronunciation, the dreaded subjunctive (what is the subjunctive, anyway!?). What if learning a language wasn’t so painful, what if you could become conversational in a language in just under a Read the Rest…
In these tough economic times, many are ditching the 9-5 grind and opting for the freelancing route. Not just for writers or artists, there are wide array of gigs available to workers seeking a more flexible lifestyle. There are a number of reasons why working for yourself can be a fun and rewarding way to Read the Rest…
For the on-the-go traveler or those trying to learn a new language, there are plenty of handy smart phone applications to help get you there. Breaking Language Barriers – There’s an App for That Google Translate – Google has developed this free app for iPhone and Android, and it works just like the web program Read the Rest…
Linguists often identify Latin as a poster child language, unfortunately, it’s a poster child for dying languages. Many other languages face a similar fate. Pacific rim linguist Michael E. Krauss estimates that nearly 30% of languages have gone from the endangered stage to the moribund stage – a stage whereby children are no longer learning Read the Rest…
Once of the biggest issues being discussed in the 2012 Presidential Campaign is immigration. Below is a brief summary of the top G.O.P. candidates and their stance on the issue. The GOP Candidates Michelle Bachmann – Bachmann doesn’t believe in making new laws on immigration. She believes that the problems stem from officials not enforcing Read the Rest…
As a follow up to our earlier post on five English words that evolved from other language, here are another five. Cherub Language of Origin: Hebrew The Hebrew word kerubh meant “winged angel” and may have related to the Akkadian “karabu” or to bless. During the Jewish and Grecian cultural exchange that surrounded early Christianity, Read the Rest…
Learning a different language can be an overwhelming and time consuming process. Fortunately, changes in teaching methods and language learning technologies have dramatically improved the language learning process. At FoxTranslate, we are proponents of the power of language learning, as such; here are five great services for improving your language chops. LearnOutLoud.com Approach: Links to Read the Rest…
Language tells us who we were – from who we’ve interacted with, what trends we’ve enjoyed to how we define ourselves. Here we present five English words that remind you who English speakers have interacted with over the centuries. Bread Language of Origin: Proto-Germanic (translation: Gothic) Linguists debate whether ‘bread’ came from the root word Read the Rest…
Fashion is truly an international affair, drawing on styles of other cultures for inspiration. A lot of the now popular U.S. fashion trends have roots seeded overseas. The Metrosexual Look British soccer star David Beckham introduced the whole world to a new look for men, which involves more care in their styling and more attention Read the Rest…
Summary of the Immigration and Nationality Act section 212(a)(9)(B)(i) Many illegal immigrants are unaware of the consequences of leaving the United States after accruing “unlawful presence” in the United States. If you have been in the United States illegally and then leave the country, you may be prohibited from returning to the U.S. for several Read the Rest…