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Salami strategy: the art of ‘wullfing’
With its Hungarian origins, this sausage of a saying provides European inspiration to help the German head of state Christian Wulff worm his way out of the current corruption scandal
multilingualism, corruption, germany, hungary, plagiarism, christian wulff, tower of babel
Itanglish: new Italian dialect?
With their trendy gossip over social media, sometimes in a chat live online, Italians have integrated English words into their common vocabulary to a surprising extent. Does Italy still speak Italian? Or has the country switched to Itanglish, the new Anglo-Italian hybrid dialect?
multilingualism, techno-media, italy, tower of babel, language, society
'Pie chart' becomes 'camembert' chart in French class
The current economic climate is enough to give you indigestion, but I rue our European economics experts having the idea of using charts resembling food. It gives students like myself grumbling tummies everytime we attend economics class
multilingualism, economical crisis, food, europe, tower of babel, language
Belarus schools: language of peasants or programmers?
According to its constitution Belarus has two state languages - Belarusian and Russian. Authoritarian president Alexander Lukashenko has repeatedly emphasised the equality of both, but nationalist Belarusians view the state policy as 'russification'. The argument is being played out in the schools
multilingualism, belarus, minsk, alexander lukashenko, politics, school, language
‘Learning German is pointless’: British students abandon foreign languages
Could the British actually be getting worse at language learning? Apparently so. In a 21st century UK, more young people than ever are questioning why they should learn a second language at all
multilingualism, exams, trend, life-long learning, united kingdom, youth, education system
David Lescot: 'Europe is nothing more than a piggy bank for artists'
The fearless French playwright, musician and director, 38, attacks the concept of Europe in his latest show 'L’Européenne', a wacky commentary on a continent that is still seeking to find itself
multilingualism, europe, european union, david lescot, theatre, brunch, paris
In favour of domain names in Latin characters
The organisation managing the domain name system will allow the use of every possible character from 16 November. With one hitch - there are over 100, 000! It may be a nice symbol for multipolarity, but a step backwards for effective communication between people
Languages: Dutch amidst French in bilingual Brussels
On the footpaths of Brussels your ears catch a litany of languages. In this European city, the official status of the bilingualism can be seen everywhere, especially in job advertisements. Is this a question of identity or discrimination in recruitment?
multilingualism, english, belgium, cities, european institutions, emploi, multiculturalism
Up on the Luxembourg downs
In a crisis-shaken Europe, even the financial fortress of Luxembourg swung low with the downfall of the Fortis and Dexia institutions. But the Grand Duchy has so much more to offer than bribe money affairs and corny young bankers. Integration, European elections and the Luxembourgish language - the newest cafebabel.com local hub provide us with an insight into their country
Students think 'Europa' at the International School, Seville
Not yet at university, but they are already pondering Europe’s identity. They speak foreign languages, know other countries and want to be listened to, to be able to give their opinion for a better future. Who are these young people? What do they know about Europe? Do they believe in the European dream?
multilingualism, education system, seville, school, schüler, utopie, society
EU day of languages, Paris: why Portuguese singer Lio wants to hug you
The current rotating EU president-holders emphasise the human, not institutional touch of learning languages in Europe. Testimonies from an Abba-themed press conference before celebrations for the first time in the French capital on 26 September
multilingualism, christine albanel, julia kristeva, lio, communication , abba, europäische sprachen
‘Holland, Denmark are language learning examples for France, England and Spain’
In Spain, professionals like Ignacio Bosque condemn the lack of government investment into language teaching in European universities
multilingualism, university, expressions, education, ignacio bosque, elecciones europeas 2009, european elections 2009
Overworked, underpaid in a French call centre
Too many young Europeans are forced to work in bad conditions to finance their studies in France. Why a young Italian quit
multilingualism, labour, students, paris, testimony, youth, poverty
Laura Cesana: 'There should be more Erasmus programmes for teachers'
A linguist and voyager, the Italian painter transported her Jewish origins from the United States to Portugal, where her multiple identities are exhibited by a flourishing brushstroke
multilingualism, italy, identity, lifestyle, art market, brunch, portugal
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