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December ^
Recent reports stress the importance of language skills for business
Posted : 17
Communication and languages are crucial to business in a globalised economy. New evidence found in two reports published in the UK and in Ireland
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Do you speak English, Hinglish, Spanglish or Konglish?
Posted : 17
Online, English has become a common language for users from all over the world but the internet is changing the language
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Posted : 17
Euronews, the multilingual TV broadcaster, proposes TV reports and news on languages in several sections devoted to education, business, culture and learning
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School partnerships improve pupils' and teachers' language skills
Posted : 11
A new study on the impact of partnerships between schools in different countries has found that pupils significantly improved their skills, including foreign languages.
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Living language diversity: the Belgian experience
Posted : 05
A publication of the German-speaking Community of Belgium presents the assessment of needs for "official" language certification in 5 minority regions of Europe
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Are you multilingual? Get involved in the Message in a bottle contest!
Posted : 05
The European University College Association is organising the third edition of a contest to raise awareness on the importance of language skills
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November ^
Italy wins battle over languages used in EU job announcements
Posted : 29
On 27 November 2012 Italy won its legal battle against the publication of job announcements in just three languages: English, French and German
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EU-China: a conference on multilingualism
Posted : 27
The European Commission is organising, in cooperation with the Beijing Foreign Studies University, a high-level conference on multilingualism and language learning
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Culture and Theatre are Key Motivators for a Multilingual Europe
Posted : 26
European project culminates 2-day conference by signing Declaration Linking Culture, Theatre & Multilingualism
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Hands Full! Sign language and deaf culture exhibition in Paris
Posted : 23
An exhibition is organised in Paris where sign language is in the spotlight.
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Bloggers get multilingual for one day
Posted : 22
On 14 November the second European Multilingual Blogging Day was organized to celebrate linguistic diversity on the web
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Commission presents new Rethinking Education strategy
Posted : 21
The European Commission has launched a new strategy called Rethinking Education to encourage Member States to take immediate action to ensure that young people develop the skills and competences needed by the labour market and to achieve their targets for growth and jobs.
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New study published on English Proficiency
Posted : 19
The English skills of hundreds of thousands of adults in 54 countries and territories around the world were tested in the second edition of the EF English Proficiency Index.
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Still time to submit your proposals for projects in the field of language technologies
Posted : 16
The Seventh Framework Programme for Research and Technological Development supports projects in the field of technologies for digital content and languages
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Languages and the Media: a conference to understand current and future trends
Posted : 16
From 21 to 23 November Berlin will host the 9th Conference on Languages and the Media, a good forum to identify trends and learn about the new opportunities offered in multilingual communities
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Languages and business: the CELAN final Workshop
Posted : 12
On 15 November 2012 the CELAN project will present its results and discuss language strategies for competitiveness and employability.
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Poliglotti4.eu Closing Conference: One continent, many tongues
Posted : 12
On 15 and 16 November 2012 the Poliglotti4.eu project will hold its closing conference to highlight the outcome of the project achievement and raise the voice of Europeans who live and work in multilingual Europe
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Have a new look at data on language knowledge
Posted : 06
A new website was launched to visualize language knowledge in Europe based on 2012 Eurobarometer data
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Award Ceremony for the European Language Label 2012 winners in Italy
Posted : 06
On 8th November 2012, 19 Italian projects will be awarded the Language Label for their innovative approach to language teaching and learning
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October ^
Languages through Lenses @ PRIX EUROPA 2012: ... and the winner is
Posted : 29
The European Commission supports a special video competition in the framework of PRIX EUROPA, Europe's most renowned competition festival for television, radio and the emerging media.
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Papers requested for two conferences on languages and multilingualism
Posted : 19
November is the deadline for sending papers for two conferences that will be held in 2013 in Belgium and Finland
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META-NET: at least 21 European languages in danger of digital extinction
Posted : 18
Most European languages are unlikely to survive in the digital age: this is what a new study by language technology experts says
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International Conference on New Technologies for Language Learning in Florence
Posted : 17
If you are interested in languages and new technologies and if you want to share and exchange views on this subject, you can register now
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European public consultations to be available in all EU languages
Posted : 17
The European Ombudsman called on the Commission to publish its public consultation documents in all 23 EU languages or to provide translations upon request
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EU awarded the Nobel Peace Prize
Posted : 12
The European Union has been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for a long-lasting commitment to peace in Europe
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Literary translation: works of fiction funded in 2012
Posted : 11
531 literary works for close to 2.9 million Euros will be translated this year with the support of the Culture Programme.
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Languages meet sport: an important event in Italy
Posted : 11
On 19th and 20th October in Udine, Italy, the third edition of the "Languages meet Sport" Festival for Regional and Minority Languages and Cultures will take place with the participation of Arsenal and Udinese football clubs
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Frankfurt Book Fair: books and more
Posted : 08
At the world's largest book fair take part in events organised on translation and language learning!
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The European Parliament calls for more language learning
Posted : 05
In a resolution of September 2012 on Education, Training and Europe 2020, the European Parliament stressed the role of languages for mobility and cohesion
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Language projects: time to apply
Posted : 05
If you want to develop a project on languages, this is the right time to send your proposal for the Lifelong Learning Programme
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Languages and Business: a new Conference in Berlin
Posted : 04
On 25-26 October 2012 experts from the business and the language world will meet to discuss the new challenges in a globalised world
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September ^
European Language Label of the Labels award
Posted : 27
Five language projects were awarded the first ever European Language Label of the Labels award
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The European Commission celebrates the European Day of Languages in Cyprus
Posted : 26
The European Commission hosts a special event in Limassol (Cyprus) to discuss the role of languages in a globalised world and look at ways to improve language learning
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Posted : 25
multilingual magic, from speak-dating and cocktails to fun in the library 'bath'
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Learning German as a foreign language is becoming more and more popular
Posted : 24
Recent trends show that in some countries learners of German as a second foreign language are on the increase
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Children in Europe start learning foreign languages earlier
Posted : 20
A new report on teaching foreign languages at school reveals encouraging information on early language learning
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Lessons from abroad: a report from the UK gives evidence on language learning
Posted : 18
An International review of primary languages provides an evidence base on language learning within various primary curricula across the world.
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The European Day of Languages is approaching
Posted : 13
Take a look at some of the events that are being organised.
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Indo-European languages: what is their origin?
Posted : 12
A study published in Science tests two competing hypotheses for the origin of the Indo-European language family.
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With Optima News Translation System it is easier to understand the news in several languages
Posted : 11
The Joint Research Centre (JRC) has developed a translation system that allows easier access to the latest information published in several languages.
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Supporting multilingualism through language assessment
Posted : 07
1 - 4 October 2012 - Save the date
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Juvenes Translatores: time to register
Posted : 05
This year, the Directorate-General for Translation (DGT) is once again organising a translation contest for 17-year old students in the European Union.
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August ^
Languages, mobility and employability
Posted : 30
Conference about innovative language projects in Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles since 1999!
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CELEBRATE THE EUROPEAN DAY OF LANGUAGES 2012 IN WARSAW
Posted : 14
'Be active – learn languages!' That is the motto for this year's European Day of Languages in Warsaw. In fact, an entire festival starting on 24 September is organised.
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Language Rich Europe: a new website for multilingualism
Posted : 10
Language Rich Europe is a networking project which brings together policy makers and practitioners from 24 countries and regions in Europe to discuss and develop better policies and practices for multilingualism.
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Sign language: a project to translate sign language into verbal communication
Posted : 09
Four students from Ukraine are working on a project called “Enable Talk” which is meant to recognize sign language and to transform it into a form of verbal communication.
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Are you a training professional? A new multilingual toolkit is ready for you
Posted : 08
The European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (CEDEFOP) has recently published the new Multilingual Synopsis of the European Training Thesaurus for all those working in education, training and employment.
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July ^
Call for papers: Assessing Second Language Students with Learning and Other Disabilities
Posted : 25
EALTA, the European Association for Language Testing and Assessment, invites academics, researchers, professionals and post-graduate students to contribute to a volume on the fair assessment of second language learners with specific learning differences and other disabilities.
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New website launched for the campaign for languages in the United Kingdom
Posted : 24
Speak to the future – the campaign for languages - has launched a brand new website.
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The Civil Society Platform continues to promote multilingualism with a new spirit
Posted : 17
"Multilingualism is essential to go further on European integration": this is one of the conclusions of the Platform's latest general assembly.
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Posted : 09
These aspects were emphasized by the European Council in their conclusions of 28-29 June 2012 on how European policies could contribute to growth and employment.
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Posted : 06
a website to access and share information
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Use of languages in EU documents:
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the Commission reaffirms commitment to multilingualism
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June ^
The JRC launches a new language technology tool
Posted : 28
The Language technology experts of the Joint Research Centre have developed a new tool to index Parliamentary documents in 22 languages. The tool called JEX will make access to multilingual legislation easier for libraries and citizens alike.
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UK: foreign languages will be taught at primary schools
Posted : 22
A reform of the national curriculum was presented by the UK education secretary, Michael Gove. If the reform is approved, all children will learn a foreign language at school from the age of seven.
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Linguistic policies and native languages of teaching in the European Union (EU-27):
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international conference in Paris on 28-30 June
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Working with languages: new EU competitions
Posted : 22
The European Personnel Selection Office (EPSO) has recently announced the 2012 competition cycle for linguists.
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Foreign language competences still need to be improved
Posted : 21
Today, 21 June 2012, Commissioner Mrs Androulla Vassiliou announces the results of the first European Survey on Language Competences.
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Strong support for mother tongue plus two
Posted : 21
Today, 21 June 2012, the Commissionner Mrs Androulla Vassiliou announced the results of the 2012 Special Eurobarometer 386: "Europeans and their languages".
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21 June: The Commission will present major assessment of pupils' foreign language skills
Posted : 04
The report: "European Survey on Language Competences"(ESLC) will constitute the first major assessment of language skills in Europe and will provide participating countries with comparable data on foreign language competence.
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Posted : 04
The International Conference on Multilingualism and Language Studies in Higher Education (ICMLSHE 2012) wants you to participate
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"Europeans and their Languages": the new Eurobarometer report is coming soon!
Posted : 01
On 21 June 2012, the European Commission will publish a new report on citizens' attitudes and behaviour towards multilingualism, foreign language learning and translation.
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May ^
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DGT's Language Industry Platform meets its stakeholders in Brussels
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Language Industry Conference: LIND-WEB Professionals in action
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April ^
Language industry web platform (LIND-Web)
Posted : 24
Sharing Language for Industry Growth: DGT's LIND-Web Platform
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March ^
Posted : 29
Around 8000 visitors over two days came to experience the combined Jobs Expo/Lingua Show in the beautiful art-deco Výstavištĕ exhibition centre in nothern Prague.
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Are Bilinguals' Brains Better?
Posted : 22
We know of the benefits of bilingualism for business, travel, education, and entertainment: but can bilingualism really be good for the lifelong functioning of the brain?
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Posted : 16
Young language talents rewarded for best translations
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Language learning community extended at Expolangues in Paris
Posted : 05
The EU project “Language Learning and Social Media” was presented at Expolangues 2012 (Paris, France).
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February ^
Today: celebrating French successes in language education
Posted : 02
For a decade now, the European Language Label has been rewarding good language education initiatives and helping to spread good practice across Europe.
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E-commerce: which languages are most lucrative?
Posted : 01
If you offer services in English alone, you stand to lose up to two thirds of potential online sales. This is the conclusion of a recent survey by Translated, a language service provider.
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January ^
Lingua Show in Prague, 15-16 March 2012
Posted : 31
"Lingua Show", a major language and education fair in Prague, is taking place shortly in parallel with Jobs Expo 2012.
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Multilingual Business Strategies meeting in Brussels, 30-31 January 2012
Posted : 19
The EU-funded project CELAN has been active for a year promoting language strategies for employability and competitiveness of European companies.
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Multilingual virtual keyboard – for a swift switch of languages
Posted : 18
Do you remember your first visit to France or Belgium, when you tried for the first time in your life to type in English on an AZERTY keyboard?
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The European Commission celebrates Multilingualism at Expolangues.
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1st-4th of February 2012: Paris, Porte de Versailles – a unique gathering of language diversity in Europe.
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