Barriers In Learning Foreign Languages

Barriers In Learning Foreign Languages

How well do you communicate with others? This is a question that could be addressed and answered on so many different levels. However, I am merely asking about how articulate you are. Whether it be English, Mandarin, German, or Spanish, how well you speak and understand your language has a serious bearing on how others see you. This is just the way it works. It all draws back to your education. These days learning foreign languages in grade school is normal. On the other hand, if I were to ask my mother if they did such a thing back in the 40s, I doubt she would say yes. Things have definitely evolved to a whole new level. This is great. So many more of us will be able to communicate this way. Language and culture barriers with be broken at last.

What is your take on learning foreign languages? Do you believe that every human being should be studying a foreign language other than their native tongue? Some folks do. In fact, when it comes to learning foreign languages, I have some experience of my own. I took Spanish 1 and 2 in high school. Then in college I took three additional Spanish courses. That's not too bad if I do say so myself. However, I was baffled at one Spanish professor's take on learning foreign languages. She was originally from Argentina, and came to the states to teach Spanish.

I think this is wonderful. However, I did not agree with her spiel about how everyone in the United States needs to learn Spanish. This is plain and simply a glib statement. She is certainly not considering all sides to this coin. What about everyone else who came from other countries to the United States. They've already had to learn English to adapt. Is it fair to tell them that they must learn Spanish as well? You try telling that to someone who already speaks fluent German, Japanese, or French. They will likely tell you "I will learn Spanish when everyone else learns my native language."

When it comes to learning foreign languages, things can get a tad tricky. Not everything is as cut and dry as some folks would like it to be. The truth is if you plan to go and live in a foreign land, you'd better learn their language first. This
is just common sense. After all, how far do you think you will progress with a language barrier?

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Learning How To Write In Chinese

Learning How To Write In Chinese

What do you need to know before you start learning Chinese?

Before you begin to learn how to read and write Chinese, there is one thing you need to know, it is a very difficult language that will take years and years of dedicated hard work. If you have not had any experience with Chinese culture and calligraphy in the past, it can be difficult sometimes.

Chinese writing is very different from most other languages in the world. There are tens of thousands of characters that represent different words and you will have to memorize many of these words and learn how they are used grammatically in a sentence. It is a tall task so if you are planning on learning Chinese, be sure you are ready to invest the time required, it is not an overnight process.

The symbols used in Chinese language are very different from those in Western and Latin languages. There are relatively few patterns in the Chinese language compared to that of Spanish or English, and that is what makes it especially difficult to learn.

Unalike the French and Spanish languages, which use English letters with a few new symbols and minor changes to the American alphabet, such as accents and dots over certain vowels and other minor changes to characters, the Chinese language does not use any of the letters or shapes we are very familiar with. Hence, there is a lot of learning and memorizing that needs to be done in the initial phase of learning how to write in Chinese. Once you become more experienced with Chinese writing, you will be able to catch on quickly and learn new words and construct more complicated sentences quicker, but the first few months of memorizing symbols and how they are used in sentences can be very monotonous and tiring. This is the phase when many of those who attempt to learn Chinese, give up because of the sheer amount of work involved.

If you have a strong work ethic and are overall a hard worker that needs to learn how to write in Chinese or is just generally interested in the subject, make the attempt and be sure to stick with it and not give up right away. It is going to be very difficult to memorize the characters at first so be sure to anticipate that and remember that it will get easier once you become more familiar with the characters and how to construct proper sentences.

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Today's Global Economy Indicates Need For Learning Other Languages

Today's Global Economy Indicates Need For Learning Other Languages by Michael Gabrikow

In today's global world market it is often beneficial to know at least one language other than your native language. In fact, it is a bonus that will assure your marketability. The more languages you speak fluently the more demand there will be for your particular talents. This can be easily attested by recent statistics that show that Japanese learning is at an all time high in the Western world, with Japanese being one of the main economical powers of today. Consequently, English learning is at an all time high in most parts of the World, due to a combination of economical need and English (read American) "media feeding".

The good news is that today, unlike times in the past, learning a new language doesn't have to be a tedious process. It can in fact, be a great deal of fun and entertainment. Fun and games are becoming part of the tools used not only to teach foreign languages but also to enforce those instructions. Rather than learning by rote memorization or copying words from the Merriam Webster Dictionary, today's language students are playing with flash cards and amusing computer programs. Actually, it has been scientifically proven that learning a new language (actually learning anything whatsoever) through a fun process is a lot more effective and fast than if you were learning it "the hard way".

Today's classroom is virtual and will provide you with the necessary skills not only to achieve your business goals, but also the ability to speak new languages like a native with only half the work of times of old. For those learning languages for the course of their businesses, it is quite possible to find business vocabulary online in the language of choice. Can you imagine the ability to learn French from games then turn around and exchange that knowledge for an executive position or attractive promotion within your own company?

There are worlds of possibilities that open up with each new language you learn. The better you know the language the larger that world. The more languages you know, the more worlds are opened for you. In addition to helping you learn the vocabulary you will need for a business environment, these free online language-learning programs also offer a new slang glossary to help you learn some of the more colorful phrases that you may hear when putting your new skills to use.

We live in a world that is becoming smaller by the day. It only makes sense to develop the skills needed to keep up with the constantly shrinking manner of our existence. Learning new languages is one of many ways to accomplish that goal. Best of all, with one of the many free language learning programs, you will have free language lessons rather than paying for something you aren't sure you will enjoy or find beneficial.

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You Can Learn Other Languages No Matter What

You Can Learn Other Languages No Matter What by Douglas Bower

The other day I typed in "Language Schools" into Google and came up with a whopping 95 million hits. After popping my eyes back into my head, I wondered just how many public schools, junior colleges, and universities are offering second language learning opportunities in the United States. That must be an equally mind-boggling yet mysterious figure.

The ultimate mystery in all of this is really why, with all the opportunities to learn a second language, are so few Americans bilingual? The truth of the matter is that about 9% of Americans have a true bilingual ability. Yet, there are so many public and private schools offering second language instruction not to mention the booming business in the foreign countries offering Americans the chance of "becoming fluent" in another language.

With all of these opportunities, Americans remain at about 9% with Europeans at a 52% bilingual rate. Have you ever wondered why? I have.

For the past five years, I have been approaching my second language-learning odyssey using non-traditional approaches. I did not start with grammar first courses. You know what those are. If you took any sort of second language learning instruction in school, including Latin or Greek, you began learning the dead or live language with a grammar book.

What this effort got you, if you "stayed the course" was an ability to translate written texts. The almost universal experience of students who begin their second language learning adventure using the grammar-first method is that when they try to speak the language, or even go overseas for a year abroad, all they can utter is,

"I need to go to the bathroom and can I have a cheese sandwich, please?"

The way in which all of us, no matter our country of origin, learned how to speak our native tongue is the same way in which we must approach second language acquisition. Note I said, acquisition, and not learning the second language. There is a difference and therein lies the rub when it comes to selecting a course of study where you will first acquire a high degree of spoken fluency before learning grammar rules.

Let me go out on a limb here: If you do not approach the learning of a second language first with second language acquisition, instead of a grammar-first approach, you will not learn how to speak the language. And, is that not what we are talking about--spoken fluency?

One method accomplishes one thing while the other method gives you something you do not necessarily want. I am a long way from being able to read and discuss physics in Spanish. But, I can discuss simple news events, go to the doctor, or do most anything I need to do in Spanish. I want to grow linguistically where I will have the ability to discuss issues that are even more complex.

Right now, I am still in the child stage of Spanish acquisition and that's ok. Note carefully, however, I did not get to that stage by taking a grammar-first course. I can do what most five and six-year old native Spanish speakers can do. Trust me when I tell you this: This level of spoken fluency most Americans I know struggling to learn Spanish would kill to achieve.

So, how did I do it? I used the same method I unknowingly used learning my first language, English. I am learning Spanish using the same approach all Spanish-fluent native speakers used in learning Spanish as children.

I am engaging in second language acquisition first, and second language learning second.

The horse, language acquisition, must come before the cart, language learning.

That is what you must seek first.

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A Better Reason To Learn Other Languages

A Better Reason To Learn Other Languages

Learning a foreign language is a popular self-learning education today. The reason behind this rising trend though doesn’t pertain to a specific basis since each person interested to learn other country’s language has a correct perspective in his own way. No one person here has the exact and correct answer in supporting an interest to why learning other languages is such a phenomenal hit nowadays.

Language learning has been proven to improve a person’s memory registry with each detail of information the mind encounters. It’s also proven to increase a person’s ability to solve math and analytical equations. Other benefits for learning a foreign language reflects on the brain’s response to how a person is able to creatively and critically think. Creativity is one big contributor to how one individual can memorize easily and by considering this factor alone; we can now clearly see that memorization and learning a different language other than our vernacular has positive effects on our memory.

Some people may have just been influenced by peers or their environment to learn a foreign language. It can be a factor of having a new member of the family from a foreign land who speaks a completely different language. How do you welcome a foreign person with a different native tongue? Of course, you should adjust to his capacity of understanding and talk to him in a way that he can understand. And how do you that? You need to learn his language.

Business can very well thrive among bilingual people. Communication gap is bridged and transactions are settled better if two parties understand each other. Not only that, the usual cultural gap we have towards another immigrant or foreigner is replaced with positive understanding of another culture.

Did you know that bilingual individuals tend to perform better compared to monolinguals? Overall, learning another language of another country helps a person perform better in assessment tests, communication skills in both English and chosen foreign language, analytical skills and creativity which exhibits mind exercise and shows better memorization abilities.

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America's Bilingual Crisis

America's Bilingual Crisis by Douglas Bower

My wife belongs to an Internet group where there was a recent blowup over the insane expectation Americans have about foreigners who visit America's shores. You know the one: the foreign visitors should somehow, as if by magic, be instantly bilingual. This "English Only" jazz is nothing new. It is a very old hat Americans have been trying to force everyone to wear for decades. I cannot begin to tell you how this irks me.

Look at some of the screed my wife shared with me:

· "When I was in McAllen, I refused to speak Spanish even though I knew it. Not all do this but enough that in McAllen, the signs are in Spanish first and English second. That simply isn't right."

· "Why after 20 YEARS and a property owner no less in this (USA) country shouldn't he speak English. Another thing many of the Mexicans in this country DO know how to speak English and when it suits them they do. BUT, I've seen them make believe they don't when it doesn't suit them. Sorry that is my sore spot too. I could go on about other nationalities (in NY) that do the same thing. Parts of Queens NY the street signs and all other signs aren't in English and when you walk into a restaurant that is all locals they ALL STOP TALKING and look at you. THIS IS AMERICA FOLKS. Ya wanna be here speak the language----DON'T try and make our country something else."

After five books and countless articles in which I've hammered this point repeatedly, here are two quotes that absolutely confirm my thesis of the rampant xenophobic xenoglossophobia in America.

The forum-chat group discussion began with a question about teaching ESL and the need to speak Spanish or not, but it quickly devolved into this English-Only Rant. It was so predictable.

Americans, who have an astoundingly pathetic 9% bilingual rate compared with the rest of the world's 52%, actually think it is "good thing" not to be bilingual. They complain and whine when there are bilingual signs in stores. They speak of their utter and hateful disgust at the thought that someone speaks a language other than English. Is this not the height of xenophobic behavior?

In a recent survey in Europe, Americans were seen as an uncultured and vulgar lot. A whopping 85% of the Europeans surveyed had this opinion. Having lived in another country now for a few years, and having seen just how Americans act when they come here, I am not surprised one bit. I would have answered this survey's question in the same vein.

Let me be even more frank: This nonsense of "That simply isn't right" and "THIS IS AMERICA FOLKS. Ya wanna be here speak the language----DON'T try and make our country something else" stems truly and absolutely from the depths of fear and hatred of all things foreign.

As I wrote in my just-released book, YOU CAN LEARN SPANISH or Any Language No Matter Your Age or Disposition, this American obsession (this fascist neonationalism) with eliminating foreign languages from the face of American soil is nothing new--it is old.

There was a time in America, though hard to believe, when learning a foreign language was considered the mark of a cultured and educated person. People, even poor ones, wanted their sons and daughters to learn French. Then came the xenophobia with the two World Wars. Soon, not only were foreign language newspapers shut down but also speaking a foreign language in public was outlawed.

Americans insanely saw the mark of true patriotism was the eschewing of learning and speaking another language. Just how remarkably simpleminded and ignorant is that reasoning?

I wonder if the person from whom I got that quote, "That simply isn't right" rightly sees the consequences of that statement? On just what grounds does this person make this silly judgment of "That simply isn't right?" And here is my favorite one: "Another thing many of the Mexicans in this country DO know how to speak English and when it suits them they do."

You might be interested in knowing just how American tourists come to Mexico and shout this at the top of their lungs at waiters and hotel employees. I see this constantly in the town in which my wife and I live. They actually believe, as does this unthinking person I quoted, that Mexicans have some secret, dark, and menacing motive for not speaking English when in fact they really do.

Describing Americans as "uncultured and vulgar" is not a stretch. It is no wonder that Americans have such a hideous reputation in the rest of the world. But, in the survey I mentioned, Americans were also seen as not caring a whit what the rest of the world thinks of them. No surprise there!

You know, the members of my wife's forum-chat group can hold to their phobias and hate about Mexicans--and that is what this is about, Mexicans--and they probably will. Rarely does anything enlighten the minds of fearful and hate-driven people. So, I will end it with this:

What gives Americans the right to harshly criticize foreigners who come to America and have problems learning English when the vast majority of Americans could not string two words of a foreign language together to save their lives?

Remember the 9% bilingual rate?

How would MONOLINGUALS have a clue about how difficult it is to master a second language and develop a high degree of spoken fluency? Just how would they? And, the real kicker is this:

Americans vociferously scream this fear and hate-driven screed from the rooftops when the reality is many Americans who move to foreign countries, Mexico for one, refuse to learn Spanish!

They complain and whine that Mexicans refuse to learn English (and how could they know that Mexicans refuse anything--are Americans telepathic?), yet when Americans come to live in Mexico, they do the very thing they claim to despise in Mexicans.

One American living in San Miguel de Allende said this:

"I've lived in Mexico for thirty years and not only do I not speak Spanish, I never will."

Americans who live in Mexico, and have lived here for decades, boast they will never learn Spanish.

Just how big of a crock of hypocrisy is this?

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Learning Other Languages for Business Success

Learning Other Languages for Business Success

If you understand a language then you will understand to a large extent the culture that goes with it, and if you understand the culture you will pick up on subtleties that you might otherwise miss. In any negotiation or business relationship the more you understand about the needs and wants of the other party the more likely you are to be able to reach an advantageous outcome (for both sides). This is well recognized, but less widely taken into account is the favourable impression that speaking another language gives about you, and this is what I want to consider.

In the international business world of today the English speaker is at a disadvantage in this regard because the international language of business is English. If you are not a native English speaker the obvious language to learn is English, whereas if you are and you want to learn a new language where do you start? Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Russian or French are just a few in no particular order which come to mind.

Naturally if you are going to learn a language for business purposes, the language you choose will depend primarily on where you do business. However, in this era of the internet, cheap flights and cheap telephone calls, it is common to establish business relationships world-wide.

It is not realistic to start learning multiple languages well, and so the interesting question is what strategies can be employed to maximise the possibility of foreign language use, with the aim of increased business success in a global market?

The answer is to learn enough of a language to be polite. The potential impact of this is rarely considered, but what impression do you have of a visitor to your country who does not speak a single word of English ? My guess is not a great one. The thought process is often ‘that’s a bit rude’ or ‘it’s not that difficult to learn hello and goodbye’.

Exactly the same thought takes place in a business relationship because initial impressions count. Nevertheless how many English speakers who are building relationships with non English speaking countries take the time to learn hello or goodbye in the language. Even fewer bother to learn a few pleasantries and use them on the phone or face to face. The person who does that will stick out from the crowd and become human. It helps build and improve a relationship.

There is no need to become fluent in all the different languages that your customers speak. It is not possible and anyway English is recognized as the international language of business, but it is useful to remember that learning enough of a language to exchange pleasantries breaks through barriers and opens doors which might otherwise remain closed.

Clever use of some words and phrases in languages other than English is going to improve your personal relationships with foreign clients. Linguata would help.

By: Frank Middleton
Frank Middleton is a freelance author and writes occasional articles for www.linguata.com a site with a practical realistic and fast approach to learning words and phrases in a foreign language, using a combination of sophisticated testing and simple games.

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FOREIGN LANGUAGE LEARNING: 5 MORE PRACTICAL TIPS

FOREIGN LANGUAGE LEARNING: 5 MORE PRACTICAL TIPS by Aaron Kuroiwa

In my previous article we discussed the basics of learning foreign languages. To supplement your experience we will go over 5 more practical language learning tips that you can apply easily in your daily life. These tips are to assist you in your already existing foreign language learning studies.

1. CARRY A DICTIONARY: I know that sounds hard to do. I'm not talking about carrying Webster's collegiate dictionary that would require its own backpack. You can find miniature dictionaries that can easily fit in your pocket or purse. Although it will never be convenient this is how I learned to speak French fluently. While I was in France anytime anyone said anything I didn't understand I could instantly look it up, and then use it in my vocabulary. Also, anytime there was a French word I wanted to say I could instantly look it up. This is so important because there are so many times when you are out and you want to know how to say something but are unable to. Then by the time you get home and can look it up you have either forgotten the word or forgotten altogether and you have missed out on a great opportunity to you improve your language skills. * One alternative that is also effective is to carry a pocket notebook where you can keep a running list of words you've learned or want to learn.

2. WATCH MOVIES: The great thing about English movies is that everyone wants them so that means they all get dubbed into a couple of languages. This may only work for French, German, Spanish, Russian, Portuguese, or Japanese but is still a great tool. Turn on the dubbing for the language your want to learn and enjoy your movie. Don't turn on the subtitles even if you don't understand because you will start to focus only on the subtitles and not gain anything from the experience. Subtitles can be a good tool for learners who are already advanced and want to learn the exact idiomatic meanings of sayings. This is also a great tool to increase your listening comprehension. Start a small segment of the movie. Listen carefully and then replay it over and over until you understand every word. Secondly, mimic the voices exactly in each segment. This will allow you to learn proper pronunciation and accent.

3. READ THE NEWSPAPER: There are several ways to get Newspapers, Magazines, and Comics in foreign languages. I mention these forms of print media because they are the most conversational. They will teach you to speak and write like a native does in their natural state, not when they are trying to speak in dramatic or intellectual terms. You can find these materials at libraries, online, or for languages like Spanish and Chinese often times at your local newsstand. Most of them are free. I prefer the online sources because they are always free and easy to get. You can find links to Newspapers in foreign languages here: http://www.letutor.com/resources . Comic books are great because they are the most conversational print material. You can see the people in action and connect with what they are talking about.

4. WRITE LETTERS: Even if the letter is pretend write a letter about your day. This will force you to learn new words and to think in the language. Although you WILL make mistakes, don't worry, it is all apart of the process. I look back at some of the things that I wrote when I was starting and wonder what I was thinking. Even though the writings are reminiscent of the ramblings of a crazy man it helped me to refine my abilities. I can see the progress in my writings month by month they improve significantly. Don't forget to pay attention to your Conjugations.

5. THINK THE LANGUAGE: Think as much as possible in the language. When you are thinking at anytime during the day do it as much as possible in the foreign language you are learning. Fill in the blanks with your native language but just keep thinking in the language. This is HUGELY important. One of the biggest problems when learning to speak a foreign language is HABIT. If you are not used to thinking in the language how will you speak. This will prepare you to be comfortable and confident when confronted with the opportunity to speak the language. If you make this a habit it eventually becomes natural and extemporaneous.

Stay tuned for more articles on improving your language skills in the near future. If you have questions or requests feel free to contact the author.

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About the Author: Aaron Kuroiwa is the Director of Le Tutor language services a language education provider to individuals and businesses. Le Tutor strives to make language learning effective and accessible to everyone. You can contact the author at: Aaron@letutor.com or visit his company website at: http://www.letutor.com.

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Learning Other Languages for Business Success

Learning Other Languages for Business Success

If you understand a language then you will understand to a large extent the culture that goes with it, and if you understand the culture you will pick up on subtleties that you might otherwise miss. In any negotiation or business relationship the more you understand about the needs and wants of the other party the more likely you are to be able to reach an advantageous outcome (for both sides). This is well recognized, but less widely taken into account is the favourable impression that speaking another language gives about you, and this is what I want to consider.

In the international business world of today the English speaker is at a disadvantage in this regard because the international language of business is English. If you are not a native English speaker the obvious language to learn is English, whereas if you are and you want to learn a new language where do you start? Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Russian or French are just a few in no particular order which come to mind.

Naturally if you are going to learn a language for business purposes, the language you choose will depend primarily on where you do business. However, in this era of the internet, cheap flights and cheap telephone calls, it is common to establish business relationships world-wide.

It is not realistic to start learning multiple languages well, and so the interesting question is what strategies can be employed to maximise the possibility of foreign language use, with the aim of increased business success in a global market?

The answer is to learn enough of a language to be polite. The potential impact of this is rarely considered, but what impression do you have of a visitor to your country who does not speak a single word of English ? My guess is not a great one. The thought process is often ‘that’s a bit rude’ or ‘it’s not that difficult to learn hello and goodbye’.

Exactly the same thought takes place in a business relationship because initial impressions count. Nevertheless how many English speakers who are building relationships with non English speaking countries take the time to learn hello or goodbye in the language. Even fewer bother to learn a few pleasantries and use them on the phone or face to face. The person who does that will stick out from the crowd and become human. It helps build and improve a relationship.

There is no need to become fluent in all the different languages that your customers speak. It is not possible and anyway English is recognized as the international language of business, but it is useful to remember that learning enough of a language to exchange pleasantries breaks through barriers and opens doors which might otherwise remain closed.

Clever use of some words and phrases in languages other than English is going to improve your personal relationships with foreign clients. Linguata would help.

By: Frank Middleton
Frank Middleton is a freelance author and writes occasional articles for www.linguata.com a site with a practical realistic and fast approach to learning words and phrases in a foreign language, using a combination of sophisticated testing and simple games.

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Spanish Translation Software: Reach more, Expand more

Spanish Translation Software: Reach more, Expand more by KarenForce

Spanish is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world. In fact, Spanish is spoken by almost 400 million people in 21 different countries. While it is the official language of Spain and many Latin American countries, Spanish is understood across the world. Therefore, whether it's business, social welfare or any other pursuit, Spanish holds the potential of taking your communication across the world.

In the compressed global world of today, when communication has gained the status of all importance, you can hardly afford to ignore such a sizable segment of world population. This is part of the reason why companies and websites offering translation services have multiplied like never before. But the services of companies or human translators might prove to be too expensive if you have frequent and recurrent need for Spanish translations.

Websites that offer free translating service, on the other hand, are appropriate for short and non-elaborate translations. In fact these websites are ideal to learn new words in a different language or supplement other modes of translation.

So what choice do you have if you need Spanish translation on a day to day basis? As would be the case if you receive business queries in and corporate communications Spanish; or you have a website which receives significant amount of Spanish-speaking visitors; or you are a student who needs to understand Spanish documents. In all these cases you will require a mode of translation which is easy, hassle free and totally affordable.

This is where Spanish translation software comes in. Translation software is not only of the easiest and affordable ways of language translation, it is also one of the most efficient ones. The software works 24/7 and has the lowest costs per translation.

What can Spanish translation software do for you?

* Convert any text into a foreign language
* Translates e-mail message to/from a foreign language
* Translates letters, reports, and memos in a foreign language
* Translates training manuals and employee handbooks in a foreign language
* Perfect tool for converting web pages, Excel files, Microsoft Word and Power Point presentations and PDF files.

Truly Versatile

No matter what your requirements are, so long as it is Spanish translation, there is software that perfectly suits your needs. Spanish translation software is unparalleled when it comes to translating web pages, faxes, e-mail, spreadsheets, correspondence, business documents and letters too. It is also remarkably easy to use. You can work with the software inside Microsoft Office. All you have to do is open the document, choose the language and click the translate button. The document is translated to the preferred language almost instantly.

Highly accurate and fast too The software translators work within fraction of seconds and can be trained for high levels of accuracy. Generally, translation software can deliver high levels of "gisting" which means that the document may not be 100% accurately translated but you can make out what it is all about and spend little time editing and proofing. That is why training the software is one of the crucial determinants which differentiate a good from average software.

The speed of the software can be judged from the fact that it can translate a 250 word document in 30 minutes.

Getting around Spanish dialects

If you are looking for Spanish translation software, you will also have to get the issues related to Spanish dialects clarified. There are numerous dialects in Spanish, such as Mexican Spanish, Cuban Spanish, Puerto Rican Spanish and Latin American Spanish. There are also other dialects as Andalusian, Murcian, Aragonese, Navarrese, Leonese, and Canary Islands Spanish.

However the one dialect that is mostly used by Spanish translation software is Castillian Spanish, otherwise known as Neutral Spanish. This is the dialect that all official communication are created in, books, movies and radio programs are also created in this dialect. If you choose good translation software, you can train it to recognize different words from other dialects by building your own customized dictionaries and by building translation memory etc. Need a Mexican Spanish Translation? Just create an additional dictionary of those specific terms to localize the document.

karen Force makes it easy and provides a Spanish Translation Software which converts any text into an foreign language. To recieve the free part minicourse visit the Spanish translation softwarewebsite.

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The Pros and Cons of Teaching Abroad

The Pros and Cons of Teaching Abroad by Justin Burch

As it has been said, teaching abroad isn't for everybody. Each program you will encounter will require some prerequisites and the proper attitude, but will offer unique challenges and personal incentives to the right individual. Here is an impartial analysis of opportunities confronting both sides of the arguments you need to consider before deciding to teach abroad.

Beyond the opportunities for those able to teach within specialized disciplines, there is an incredible demand for TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) or ESL (English as a Second Language) teachers in non-English speaking nations. This demand coupled with job placement opportunities offered by TEFL certificate programs and school groups makes finding a foreign teaching job easier than you think. On the other hand, you must consider that many of the fulltime teaching jobs require Bachelor's degrees and TEFL certificates are a must if you are serious about making a career of teaching in foreign countries. The qualifications will obviously depend upon the employer, but a college degree and relevant experience will help you land the right job for you.

Most exciting for some when considering teaching abroad is the opportunity to educate one's self. Being able to live in foreign country, learn the language, study the culture firsthand and travel on days off is something that many dream of, but few are able to realize. You will be exposed to new food, music and customs but still have e-mail to relay your astonishing experiences back home. Yet, if you have difficulty leaving the comforts of your home or can't live without a particular American item, this sense of awe could easily become an unbearable sense of culture shock. You must also realize that teaching is a fulltime job that requires incredible patience and commitment. While most positions don't represent permanent employment, they also aren't vacations. Though the right surroundings can make your experience worthwhile, you shouldn't select your travel location based on sightseeing aspirations.

Considering the financial aspect, it is possible to earn more than enough money to live comfortably and travel during free time while teaching abroad. The income will obviously be contingent upon many factors, including the location of the school and your qualifications. When deciding where to study abroad, you must first consider your destination's cost of living. Calculate your expected personal expenses, both here and abroad. Then, see if any programs cover the cost of housing, insurance and utilities while teaching. The difficulty here lies in the fact that it may be difficult in some situations to pay any of your bills back home with a modest salary. Also, as most of these positions are temporary they lack the job security and advancement possibilities one might have at home.

One thing taken for granted by many before teaching abroad is the possibility to meet and interact with interesting people unlike anyone at home. You will develop lasting friendships and important professional relationships while teaching everyone from young children to corporate executives. Many teachers take great pride in the fact that their students stay in contact years after returning home.
Despite this fact, you may also experience a distinct sense of isolation while teaching abroad. This detachment from the known world allows many to focus wholeheartedly on teaching while forgetting previous worries; the experience can easily be eye-opening and enriching if the proper motivation exists. When necessary, many teachers even like the added challenge of developing their own curriculum with limited supplies or English language materials. But there will come days when you will simply want to go home. Based on where you are teaching, you may find yourself surrounded by poverty or difficult political circumstances, struggling to adapt to the foreign language and culture. Maybe you will lose patience with your students or find the program to be boring and repetitive. At times like these, you must remember that most teaching opportunities require a contract and if you choose to abandon your requirements, you might never find a similar job again.
In summation, the most important thing to realize when considering teaching abroad is that one person's pro may be another's con. Everyone's experience will be unique, as each opportunity requires special skills and returns different rewards. If you find the right position for yourself, firm commitment and motivation may easily overcome many of the cons mentioned here.

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This article was written by Justin Burch. Justin writes selcet pieces about teaching abroad for TIEonline.

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Different Styles of Learning Other Languages

Different Styles of Learning Other Languages

We shall discuss the most popular styles of learning which should be selected by foreign language learners according to their abilities and preferences. These styles are: language analyzing and research; language detailed cramming; language imitation; vital conversations with native speakers involvement; language vocabulary cramming; language difficulties conquering and language remembering.

Language analyzing and research is very long-term learning process which consumes much thinking and reading. For example, language analyzers may concentrate on comparing their native language with the language learnt to define the similarities and differences. They would make numerous tables and schemes to demonstrate their research and analysis. Next, they would start learning language from similar or different points comparing with native language. The only advantage of this style is that you see the other language in the root which helps you comprehend foreign language as the whole and integral system.

Language crammers would never speak aloud because they concentrate on grammar tiny details and differences, such as prepositions, pronunciation etc. But they would never have a chance to demonstrate their brilliant knowledge of such tiny details because they would always be afraid of being ashamed in their imperfect knowledge of grammar or something else. The only advantage of this style is that you should learn how to use language correctly.
Language imitators are learners who would not prefer sitting at routine and boring study. They try to find foreign language fun and easy. The most popular way of language imitative learning is repeating foreign phrases and sentences simply without thinking. It is the easiest way of learning: you just turn on your tape recorder and repeat what foreign speakers are talking about. The only advantage of this style is that you are involved in foreign environment subconsciously and would not lose yourself even if you did not understand anything you hear.

Vital conversations are very effective way to remember new vocabulary. Moreover, you can choose the vocabulary which would be most useful for you and remember just needful words. Usually vital learners would find native speakers and make them friends in order to communicate with them in areas of their interest. You will learn foreign vocabulary very quickly. Such active learners would never be ashamed in their lack of knowledge. However, there is a little possibility to learn language correctly.

Foreign vocabulary crammers adore making lists of unknown words and remember them all the time. They use various word games and concentrate on vocabulary so that they would forget about grammar. Moreover, they would never start speaking – the more words they learn the less confidence in language comprehension they would have. The only advantage of this style is that you can perceive the language vocabulary even much better than native speakers do!

Language conquers would be eager to divide their learning into different tasks they have to perform. They would find various difficulties in foreign language and rush to conquer the difficulties. They view learning foreign language as the war game where you should find your enemy and fight it. Playing games are very useful as it makes learning process funny. However, you would lose the priorities.

Language remembers would strive to remember foreign language from their childhood and schooling. Their style of learning is ‘I knew this some time ago, let me remember it.’ The good question to be asked to them is: Are you confident you remember correct things?

All of the styles mentioned above have their own unique advantages and the foreign language perfect learner should combine all of them to be proud of his knowledge of foreign language.

By: Sharon White
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Internet Trips That Perfect Your Foreign Language

Internet Trips That Perfect Your Foreign Language by Michael Gabrikow

It has been stated on numerous occasions and in most specialty books and courses that the best way to learn and to build up foreign language skills is to live in an environment where other languages are constantly present. The most obvious choice would be to visit or even move in a country that speaks that particular language but this often involves great costs and requires that you sacrifice a hefty amount of time for the trip (staying there for 2-3 days won't help too much, obviously). However, there is an alternative that can get you surrounded by the language you're learning without involving the costs and time requirements of actually visiting a foreign country: the so called "Internet Trips".

Internet trips will have you surfing the Internet for a learning location that is completely covered with the foreign language of choice. Using your favorite search engine, you could type in a common phrase in that language and click through the various sites resulted, in search of one that has some interesting information to read, view or listen to. If possible, try looking for a site that is completely built in that language, with as little English as possible. You need to feel "abroad" on this site, so it needs to be as foreign as possible in what regards its content.

Forums are also a great place to arrange an e-trip on. It doesn't really matter what the forum's subject is, as long as everyone or most of the participants in the discussions on are speakers of the language you're learning. Getting involved in the discussions, or even simply reading what others have to say about a subject will boost your vocabulary and general knowledge of that language. However, please note that it's a common fact for forum users to use slang, grammatically incorrect expressions or even common spelling mistakes.

The third option is to visit a "live chat" channel using one of the various programs designed for this purpose, or programs that offer live chat channels as an addition to their real purpose. Amongst such programs, we can include the IRC, DC and all of their variations. Visiting such channels gives you a chance to dynamically engage in conversations with native speakers of the language you're learning, but the same hindrance as in the above mentioned forum case remains: grammar and spelling are often sacrificed in favor of faster typing or simply commodity on these channels. Not to mention that sometimes the chat can get overly trivial for no reason, so you might be building on the wrong side of the vocabulary :).

This said, I wish you a safe journey. If you're after a more focused location for the language learning subject, you can skim through the numerous sites offering such services. If you find the language you're learning amongst those covered by these sites, try combining them with the above mentioned methods to get a better overall experience of your trip :).

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