The various fascinating evidences of the presence of the Celts ? people of very ancient origin ? are found even today in many European areas. The people of Celt spread their civilization to Brittany, Portugal, Ireland and the Danubian area. Specific atmosphere reflecting the culture of the Celts and clear evidences are easily found in all these countries. Some traces of the existing Celtic inheritance are found in places in south-west coastal Ireland People in several coun...

We're told by Jesus to go out into the whole world and tell others about the Good News? But just how can we do that? Here's my top ten suggestions on how to share Christ with a nonbeliever. 1. Look for common interests. WIth most people, it does little good to hit people over the head with a Bible. Instead, talk about common interests, problems, experiences. In other words, build a relationship. 2. Listen more than you talk for the first few minutes. Ask questions. ...

There was a time when speaking a second language was a skill that only the rich and famous strived to acquire. It was a delightful when someone knew just the right French phrase to drop at a party. Only United Nations translators actually needed foreign language skills to earn a living. But all of that has changed. First jet aircraft cut the world to half its size, followed by the Internet which has shrunk the world to one global neighborhood. Now, no matter what your job ...

Do you know why children are able to learn to speak at such an early age? It's because they have no choice. They are surrounded by people who are speaking to them and to others around them, and the natural ability to start speaking that language just kicks in. That process is called "Foreign Language Immersion", and the concept has revolutionized the way that adults are learning to speak a second language as well. The principal of foreign language immersion is simple. If y...

If you're wondering whether or not it's worth the time to learn a foreign language, read these Top Benefits of Learning A Foreign Language before you decide. #1 Reason for learning a foreign language: More money and better job opportunities. A recent article in the NY Times quoted New York State Attorney General Eliot Spitzer on the subject of a lawsuit filed against the State of NY charging that "lack of basic translation services in several New York City hospitals is ...

Spanish is one of the most spoken languages in the world. If you want to succeed in the business world these days you need to learn how to speak Spanish. If you learn how to speak Spanish then many doors will open for you in the world. Many Spanish speakers trust someone that speaks their language more than someone who does not. The ability to speak Spanish will give you a clear advantage over someone that does not speak Spanish when trying to make business deals. You shou...

The Philadelphia Education Fund has been in operation for 20 years. A nonprofit organization, the Fund partners with school districts (including the Philadelphia schools), other nonprofit organizations, businesses and individuals to provide scholarships for students in the Philadelphia schools system. Its purpose is to initiate and implement innovative educational programs, of which they have several. They work to improve the quality of teachers in the Philadelphia schools, c...

In this article I will introduce cover some basic expressions in Portuguese with translation into English. Italian translation of some basic expressions into English. I hope this article will help those trying to learn the Portuguese language as well as those planning a trip to Portugal. The Portuguese Alphabet In order to be understood when you speak Portuguese you must get the pronunciation right. Please refer to this Portuguese alphabet for the pronunciation of the w...

One of the most frustrating things about learning Spanish is that, somewhere along the line, students realize that the Spanish they hear spoken by native speakers may or may not be the same Spanish that they had been taught at their university or high school. Say, for example, it?s your first time traveling in Latin America and you go into a green grocer?s in Buenos Aires to ask the price of a box of strawberries that you saw in the display stand. ?¿Cuánto cuestan las f...

First, I?d like to clear up a common misconception: ?Castellano? and ?español? are two words for the same thing ? and both words mean Spanish. If someone asks you, ?¿Hablás castellano?? they want to know if you speak Spanish, not if you speak ?Argentine.? I only point this out because many students, when they first come to Argentina, will think that castellano is a word which refers to the Argentine variety of Spanish, but in fact it simply means Spanish. So why are there...