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Different Italian Language Courses, According to Students' Needs

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:00

The Italian language courses offered by the Italian language school for foreign students Leonardo da Vinci short and long term courses, according to the students' needs.

At the Leonardo da Vinci Italian language schools in Italy we pride ourselves on responding to our students' needs.For many years now we have offered a wide range of courses carefully tailored in content,...

Learn Italian with the New Courses for 2010 Offered by Scuola Leonardo Da Vinci

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00

The Italian language school for foreigners Leonardo da Vinci presents the new Italian language courses for 2010 offered by all the school locations Rome, Milan, Florence and Siena.

Scuola Leonardo da Vinci, located in Florence, Milan, Rome and Siena, is one of the leading schools in teaching Italian language to foreigners and it is proud to present its new 2010...

Study Abroad to Learn Spanish in Costa Rica

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00

Thinking about learning how to speak the Spanish language?Let us share something with you...
Thinking about learning how to speak the Spanish language?

Let us share something with you...

There have been times when we have pondered while sitting in a drab classroom, what it would be like to study in another country. Especially one that is picturesque and sun baked...

English Courses for Adults and a Cultural Experience in London

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00

Innovative English language and culture courses for over 50s students.
More and more people of any age, every year choose to learn English abroad as a second language and this is the reason why they take a learning holiday in England, home land of English.

London is the favorite destination for young students, but also for adults who already completed their...

Learning Italian on the Coast, with the Italian Language Courses in Viareggio

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00

Learn Italian in Viareggio while taking advantage of the opportunity for study and relax that the Versilia area is able to offer to its visitors.
For who is planning to attend an Italian language course in Italy and is looking for a smaller and more peaceful location than big cities, Viareggio - a small seaside resort on the Tyrrhenian coast - is the ideal place.
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Italian Language Autumn Courses

Tue, 6 Oct 2009 00:00:00

All the information about the Italian language Courses offered by the School for foreigners Leonardo da Vinci in Rome, Milan, Florence and Siena.
End of September, summer is nearly over and Italy is even more charming. No more hot days, no more overcrowded cities.

Autumn is approaching with its mild weather and romantic colors, but winter is still far away.

Even...

Learn Yoga and Spanish while You'Re on Vacation

Mon, 5 Oct 2009 00:00:00

You're never going to forget this vacation in the gorgeous beach town of Montezuma, located in the delightful country of Costa Rica. How many other places can you take a fantastic vacation and learn at the same time? The La Escuela Del Sol school provides an environment, where you can enjoy waterfalls and rain forests in a tropical paradise, while learning at the same time. Learning yoga...

Learn Spanish in Costa Rica? of Course You Can!

Mon, 5 Oct 2009 00:00:00

Imagine a vacation in Costa Rica pristine beaches, lush vegetation, friendly people and an exciting culture just waiting to be explored! You find yourself in the middle of it all and yet because you can't speak a word of the local language you feel like an outsider the entire time you're visiting.

Italian Language Courses and AIL Certifications

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00

All information about the Italian Language Courses to support foreign students to pass the exam for getting the "Firenze" AIL Diploma.
The Accademia Italiana di Lingua (AIL) is an association of schools, institutions, foreign and national specialists working in teaching the Italian language to foreign students and in the field of certifications.

AIL's main office is located...

Common Misconceptions About Translation

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:00:00

The most commonly held misconception about translation is that there exists a simple one-to-one correlation in meaning between words in any two languages, and therefore translation is a straightforward process. This, however, is far from the truth. Translation is about understanding meaning and being aware of the social and cultural shades of meaning behind words and phrases. Moreover,...

Italian Language Courses for Mature Students of Any Age La Dolce Vita

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:00:00

All the necessary information about "La Dolce Vita" Courses offered by Scuola Leonardo da Vinci in Milan, Italian language school for foreign students.
During the month of September the schools of Florence, Milan and Siena are offering a special Italian language course that we call "La Dolce Vita": one week of Italian classes in the morning, followed by...

Benefits of Learning a Foreign Language

Fri, 7 Aug 2009 00:00:00

This article outlines the foremost benefits of learning a foreign language and its effects on living an adventurous life.
Why should you learn a foreign language? People learn a foreign language for different purposes. Today, due to globalization and increase in travel, being fluent in another language is very beneficial.

1. MEETING PEOPLE
If you learn a new language...

Vygotsky and Japan

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:00:00

A disscusion of Vygotskyan theory and it's application to Japanese education
Vygotsky and Japanese Education?A Discussion???? Paul Marquet
It is difficult to encompass the scope, impact and potential of the work of Vygotsky for the area of education as his influence on modern education is still being explored. In this short essay the author will attempt to outline Vygotsky's...

Philology

Wed, 13 May 2009 00:00:00

Language, Rhetoric and Literature are academic subjects which are tgo be studied interrelatedly.
Philology from its very etyma will give us the correct and exact definition--love of study. Philology as of recent use has come to mean love of words and/or love of learning. From the Greek point of view, it means love of knowledge.

First of all, we focus our attention on the...

Rocket Spanish - Reasons to Learn Spanish

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00

Rocket Spanish has been designed to assist people to make them learn, understand and speak Spanish so that they can enjoy the benefits of the language. There are various reasons why one should consider learning Spanish language. Rocket Spanish has become the largest selling software in the market today because of its value for money. It is like a gift for those who want to learn Spanish...

Rocket Spanish - A Complete Guide to Learn Spanish

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00

Rocket Spanish is a complete guide to learn Spanish easily and quickly. By using this product, a person gets many features which are very helpful for learning and understanding Spanish. Rocket Spanish helps the people to increase their vocabulary, learn new words, and understand spoken Spanish words, correct use of tenses and much more.

The City of Milan and Its Part Time Italian Language Courses for Foreign Students

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:00:00

Study Italian in Milan? Today it is easier thanks to part time Italian language courses organized by Italian language schools for foreign students abroad.
For foreign students in our country, often to learn Italian language is not so easy because Italian is a very complex language with a huge vocabulary. Moreover, not everyone is agreeable to sacrifice entire days to the study, there...

Rocket Spanish - Learn Spanish Easily

Sat, 21 Feb 2009 00:00:00

Learning Spanish has always been easy since the advent of Rocket Spanish in the market. Rocket Spanish will help you to learn, understand and speak Spanish easily, rapidly and effectively. Rocket Spanish is really friendly. Rocket Spanish has been designed to meet the modern Spanish that is widely being used nowadays.

LLA Is Online Also in Spanish Language

Thu, 6 Nov 2008 00:00:00

LLA, which was born to help students who come from every corner of the world to organize their learning vacations abroad, now finally launches on the net a new Spanish version of its website.
LLA, the website entirely dedicated to the students belonging to the whole world who want to learn a foreign language abroad, now is available also in Spanish version.

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Why English in Dublin?

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:00:00

Study in Dublin, a dynamic European capital able to give a unique warm atmosphere to its visitors.
Ireland is the favourite location for many students from all over the world, in order to learn English by having a beautiful and interesting holiday at the same time.
Anyway, to deeply understand mood, history and culture of this wonderful country, it is necessary to go in the...

The Varied Uses of the Past Tense in Somali Language

Sat, 26 Jan 2008 00:00:00

Thirty six years have passed since the first Somali language grammar book was published. Since then a couple of Somali grammar books have been published . There are aspects of Somali grammar that throw up more questions for Somali language researchers. Although the Somali past tense can be used as both present and past perfect tenses, it has nuances that manifest themselves in both the...