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Further official standings inThe German language (Deutsch, [d???t?]&_160;(help·info)) is a West Germanic language and one of the world's major languages. German is related to and classified alongside English and Dutch. Around the world, German is spoken by approximately 100 million native speakers and also by about 80 million non-native speakers, and Standard German is widely taught in schools, universities, and Goethe Institutes worldwide. German is spoken primarily in Germany (95%), Austria (89%) and Switzerland (64%) together with Liechtenstein, Luxembourg (D-A-CH-Li-Lux) constituting the countries where German is the majority language. Other European German-speaking communities are found in Italy (Bolzano-Bozen), in the East Cantons of Belgium, in the French area Alsace which often was traded between Germany and France in history and in some border villages of the former South Jutland County (in German, Nordschleswig, in Danish, Sønderjylland) of Denmark.
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1. Translations: Reaching to the outer World
November 17, 2008
When the tentacles of the World Wide Web reach far and wide, geographical boundaries do not even matter inasmuch and where geographical boundaries don’t matter, linguistic barriers falls away on its own. Now languages are being studied all over the world. Anyone who has a penchant for learning and mastering a new language has the access to do so. With websites not anymore limited just to the English language, there is a large scope for translation work in many languages including the French, German, Spanish and Italian which are some of the popular ones.
There are many translation se... (read more)
Author: Sampark Saxena
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2. Learn German Quickly - What You Need To Know About Learning German Quickly
November 11, 2008
The German language together with French, Dutch and English are classified among the major languages in the world. This is because of the great number of people who speak these languages all over the world.
On average, there are 120 million German speakers in the world with 20 million being non natives and the rest being natives of Germany. By approximation, at least 38 countries in the world use German as their means of communication. These figures indicate just how important it is to learn German quickly.
Perhaps one would wonder why so much emphasis is put on learning German and ... (read more)
Author: JD Dean
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3. Nikon L14 Digital Camera
November 03, 2008
At some point or other, language might have been a problem for you. Most of the cameras that you would have seen do not support various languages. But Nikon has overcome this barrier. Nikon l14 comes with English, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Dutch, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, Thai, Czech, Danish, Norwegian and Indonesian languages. Now, it’s not necessary to know a particular language to understand the working of your camera.
Key Features Nikon l14 camera has a CCD imaging sensor. CCD sensor works ... (read more)
Author: Monty Alexander
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4. Learning the German Alphabet
October 13, 2008
The German alphabet consists of 26 letters, just as the English alphabet does. However, the letters are pronounced differently, which is why every beginner has to learn the alphabet before starting any lessons in the language. There are many similarities between German and English, such as in the use of the letter /q/. It is only used with /u/ as in words that have /qu/ in them. Even though the letter /x/ has basically the same sound as it does in English, words with this sound are usually written with the letters /chs/ or /cks/.
The alphabet is very easy to learn when you learn German ... (read more)
Author: Ling Tong
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5. Did You Know That You Can Learn German Free?
October 13, 2008
There are many Internet sites with all kinds of courses you can take to help you learn German free of charge. Whether you are just beginning your studies in the German language or you want to take a refresher course, you will find what you need. There are also many free reference tools for you to use online to help you with aspects of the courses, such as dictionaries, explanations for the rules of grammar, practice exercises and more. You don’t need to shell out any money for tuition, nor do you need to live in a German speaking community to gain the knowledge you need to become fluent in th... (read more)
Author: Ling Tong
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6. Bored and On A Budget? Try Something New
October 07, 2008
Are you bored and on a budget? Do you have a list of things to do before your next milestone in life? Learn to play piano before the age of 40, master a new hobby for retirement or looking to learn a new skill to bring in some extra income? There are plenty of new avenues of life to explore, without costing you an arm and a leg. Here are some ideas to get you started: Learn a New Language Wouldn’t you just love to learn French, Portuguese, Spanish or German for your upcoming European visit? Or maybe learn Afrikaans or Xhosa to give your Curriculum Vitae that extra ‘je ne sais qua’? And f... (read more)
Author: Damian Burke
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7. What Learning Languages Can Do For You - By Mr. Viktor Hanuska and Nathalie Fairbanks
October 07, 2008
As an executive for a large international corporation, I had the opportunity to live and work in a few very different countries: Germany, France, the U.S., China and Korea. Growing up in Germany in the post WWII era, I spoke German and had learned Latin and some Greek in school. I had had French classes but was far from fluent when I finished high school. My first experience in really learning a language was after applying for an internship in France during college. I had boldly stated on my application that I was fluent in French. Nobody challenged me until I tried to mumble a few words on ... (read more)
Author: Nathalie Fairbanks
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8. Sticky Subject: Expanding Your Vocabulary
October 07, 2008
You know how it goes. You go to your language class and learn useful things: how to introduce yourself, talk about your hobbies, your work, your family. You've probably learned a lot of grammar and could sing a song about the past subjunctive or some other obscure grammatical treasure. Yet... you get home and can't even say: "Where are my keys?," nor can you name the most common objects.
A fun and easy way to remediate here is to write the name of objects on Post-it® notes and stick them on every object that you'd like to be able to name around your home.
If your new language has t... (read more)
Author: Nathalie Fairbanks
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9. Freelancing as a Translator
October 02, 2008
Language is not logical, as even those behind the very best attempts at machine translation will happily attest to. Indeed, if I were to try and decode this article into German using something akin to Babel Fish, I'd end up with something closer to Fermat's Last Theorem than a guide on how to be a butt-kicking, name-taking freelance translator.
For prose in one language to reach another without it being cruelly and sometimes hilariously mangled, it needs that human touch. Many people understand translation is spending long hours burning the midnight oil with a dictionary in either hand, b... (read more)
Author: Brian Scott
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10. From dumb gringo to able traveller thanks to language school
September 28, 2008
27.01.06 By James Frankham New Zealand Herald My world is mute. Conversations, signs and words cannot find their way into my simple, Spanish-less existence. I decide to embark on Spanish lessons. I know a smattering of German, a handful of French, enough Farsi to get me into trouble, and Papua New Guinea Pidgin as a party trick. But Spanish is the first foreign language I have attempted with any sense of commitment to the long haul. I'm a writer, I try to convince myself, a professional wordsmith, so surely another language will come naturally. But the New Zealand education s... (read more)
Author: Eric Castro
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11. Learning German Using Phonics
September 17, 2008
Have you ever asked a native speaker what a particular word means, just to get a blank or confused look? Is your pronounciation so bad no one can tell what you are saying? Would you say En-glish and En-gland or Eng-lish and Eng-land and can you tell the difference? If you see an international word in a German text do you naturally say it in English or in German? Why is this important?
When you hear a child’s first attempts saying Mama or Mummy what you are most likely to hear is “MaMaMaMaMa” . It is this practicing of the sounds that is the fundamental building block of the language. The... (read more)
Author: Peter Rudin-Burgess
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12. How Fast Can We Really Learn A New Language?
August 30, 2008
I don’t know about you, but I’ve tried and tried many a time to learn a foreign language. Like many people I’ve always got as far as the basics and maybe how to order drinks or ask where the toilet is, but that’s about as far as I get!!! Around 20 years ago in the UK, the top languages to learn were always French and German; there was never the option of Spanish, which seems to be by far a more popular option. There seem to be so many courses around, but how do we know which one to choose. In the end you probably actually end up learning completely pointless, but fun phrases when in the... (read more)
Author: Emma Hall
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13. SEO FOR WORLD MARKETS ! M K R
August 24, 2008
Now you have to draw traffic to the newly translated sites. There are many ways to draw traffic, but the search engines are just as important in German or Spanish as they are in English. Surprisingly, SEO in Spanish, French, English, German...or any Roman alphabet language is not that different. In this article, we will be dealing only with Roman alphabet languages. The main thing is to be able to move around in the language...and if you are not fluent, make sure a translator cleans up any text edits without undoing the changes key to your multilingual SEO efforts. Let's assu... (read more)
Author: Damandeep Rehal
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14. SEO FOR WORLD MARKETS ! M K R
August 22, 2008
Now you have to draw traffic to the newly translated sites. There are many ways to draw traffic, but the search engines are just as important in German or Spanish as they are in English.
Surprisingly, SEO in Spanish, French, English, German...or any Roman alphabet language is not that different. In this article, we will be dealing only with Roman alphabet languages.
The main thing is to be able to move around in the language...and if you are not fluent, make sure a translator cleans up any text edits without undoing the changes key to your multilingual SEO efforts.
Let's assu... (read more)
Author: kapta atul
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15. Spanish Lessons from Experts
August 22, 2008
Learning a foreign language is high on the agenda of many people. Most parents want their children to learn a foreign language and some want to master different languages themselves. Their reasons are varied: relocating to a foreign destination or just curiosity towards the unknown language and adding value to one’s personality. Presently, many languages have become extremely popular amongst learners- French, German, Chinese, Japanese and Spanish to name a few. And the best part is now children can Learn to Speak Spanish within a group. The advent of many after school clubs has made this pos... (read more)
Author: John Ellis
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16. Rising to the linguistic challenge
August 20, 2008
by Philip Yaffe
This is a story about a young man growing up in Los Angeles in the 1950s. He was a bit strange for a Californian of that epoch. He of course loved surfing, but he loved mathematics and physics even more. His dream from a very young age was to go to university and get a science degree. And that's what he did.
In 1960 he enrolled at University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA). At that time (I imagine it is still the case), in addition to their choosing a major, university students were required to take so-called "cross curriculum" classes in other disciplines. ... (read more)
Author: Philip Yaffe
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17. Live The Netherlands Tradition In Any Cheap Hotels Amsterdam
August 20, 2008
Amsterdam has a rich culture. You’ll find more than fifty museums and Art galleries in the entire city. Even the capital has a maritime museum. Language is not a real problem, Dutch people speak English very well and also they can speak German and French. The only serious problem will be if you do not speak English.
Save your money booking any Cheap Hotels Amsterdam. It is a decision that you never regret. Many people think that they can do anything in Amsterdam because the city is very tolerant. This is true only in part because there are some things that you can not do. For example: Don... (read more)
Author: Linda Mc Cain Smith
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18. German Higher Education
August 05, 2008
There are near 30 universities and 220 Fachhochschulen or Universities of Applied Science in Germany, these higher educational establishments are included in the educational guide of Germany and represented on web-sites. But one unpleasant thing is that all information in German and not everyone speaks this language. Admission often depends upon the knowledge of German language. But there are several educational establishments where the teaching is carried out in English. In Germany for the long time master’s degree was the first degree which could be received after graduation of certain per... (read more)
Author: Jett Miller
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19. Hotel Aanbieding, The Best Stay In Amsterdam
August 05, 2008
It is time to do something completely different. Travel to the Netherlands and discover them by yourself. Amsterdam is a port town with a great history behind his back. It is the capital of the country. Dutch is the official language, but many people speak English, German and French too. Don’t worry about that, you would resolve this problem easily.
Hotel Aanbieding can give you all the necessary information. Transportation in Amsterdam is comfortable. Dutch people prefer to use the train service to move around the town. Another large part of citizens use the bicycle to travel. If you ch... (read more)
Author: Linda Mc Cain Smith
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20. Practice Pronunciation Like A Virtuoso
August 04, 2008
If you dabble in music and play an instrument, you're probably familiar with the following scenario: You're learning a new piece. You know the piece, so you know what it's supposed to sound like. You start playing the first few bars and it goes smoothly. You feel quite proud of how well you're handling it, when suddenly *CRASH* you encounter a "technical problem." Your fingers don't quite produce what your ear expects to hear. The natural thing to do is to go back to the beginning and start over. Until you reach that same spot again and...mess it up again. After starting over five, 25, or 10... (read more)
Author: Nathalie Fairbanks
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21. How Long Does It Take To Learn A Language?
July 31, 2008
This is the question I'm asked most often as a language teacher. Inevitably, it leaves me dumbfounded, yet my answer might determine whether someone will or won't embark on a language learning adventure. "How long will it take me to learn Spanish?" (You may substitute the language of your choice for Spanish) I wish there was a formula that I could use to give you a meaningful answer. Since there is no such formula, I can at least give you a list of the variables that would make it up. 1. What's your native language and which language do you want to learn? If your native language is Englis... (read more)
Author: Nathalie Fairbanks
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22. Why does it seem that almost everyone who is learning a second language has chosen the WRONG LANGU
July 31, 2008
Rocket Language Article #2 Why does it seem that almost everyone who is learning a second language has chosen the WRONG LANGUAGE COURSE? Visit a language forum and be prepared to find out the sad truth. Some people are happy with their choices regarding a course to learn a second language...but it seems that most people are not. What does this mean to you? If you are thinking about learning a second language, all the negative feed back adds to your indecision and doubt. Some common questions that you would like answered: Will the c... (read more)
Author: George Pierce
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23. The benefits of learning Chinese
July 24, 2008
The benefits of learning Chinese
Before the dawn of globalization, most people thought it would be fun to learn another language, but never took it seriously. In high school, for instance, teenagers learned Spanish, French, German or even Latin, only to lose it quickly after graduation.
Recently, however, Chinese has become the language of choice and it is not only being taught in high school and college, but online as well.
Its rise in popularity shouldn’t be too surprising, however. More than 1 billion people speak the Chinese language. Being able to learn Chinese is not only ... (read more)
Author: Kassey Wang
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24. Lyric Labs Delivers Multilingual Web Solution to airwick.com
July 23, 2008
Lyric Labs, a leading translation service provider, announces the successful completion of the first localization phase of airwick.com product online content into German, French, Spanish and Italian along with 9 additional European languages. Lyric Labs delivered a customized Web content localization solution that started with an initial analysis and progressed to enabling automated download, localization and testing of localized Web content prior to deployment. Airwick had outsourced the administration and localization of their Web sites to a leading web development company. The web develop... (read more)
Author: stanley grace
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25. Fascinating Vacations In Hotel
July 23, 2008
Amsterdam is a charming city. Tourists prefer visit the town because they can find lots of things to do. Dutch are very tolerant. If you are shy, Amsterdam will change you, this is not a joke. Come and check it.
If you don’t have Euros, change your money to this currency. This will avoid you many problems. Perhaps in your Hotel you’ll find more information about Amsterdam’s way of life. Most Amsterdam inhabitants speak English, French and German. Don’t worry if you don’t speak the native language.
Any cultural day can start if you don’t visit the next place. Anne Frank's house is one... (read more)
Author: Linda Mc Cain Smith
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