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It is said that with ‘every new language you learn, you live a new life.’ If you consider that a bit stretched out, you will surely agree with a more practical approach to language learning- Your language skills will lend you an added privilege in your personal as well as work life.

On the personal front, you will be in an advantage position if you love to travel places, meet people and make friends. Imagine the appreciation and the overwhelming response from people when you communicate with them about their culture, tradition, work and lifestyle- all in their native language.

The effects of globalization have made the world a small place, there seems to be more reason to interact and communicate now on the business and job front. There are a number of jobs nowadays that require your language skills, like the job of an interpreter or translator for the private or Government sector, the Foreign Service and jobs in companies that have an international presence. You can also get the opportunity to work for international organizations like the UNICEF or the UN. There are also a number of institutions which teach foreign languages, thus require language teachers.

Studying a new language can do some wonderful things to you - language introduces you to a bigger, broader world with new experiences and opportunities. Encourages you to appreciate the relationship between language culture and the corresponding human nature, it helps you to respect other people and their cultures by breaking down the barriers of communication and contribute to literacy and cultural awareness. Your language skills also increases prospects for leisure activities like reading, traveling, watching foreign language films achieving national goals, such as national security or economic development. The knowledge of a new language renders a kind of confidence to your personality. Other than these a new language skill will let you impart knowledge and training to many native speakers who are in need of education but language became a barrier in their pursuit.

Languages are taught at colleges and universities, but a good way of learning a foreign language is by joining language schools like E.S.L ( http://www.esl-schools.org/en/ ). This school focuses on language and culture studies, through a comprehensive syllabus. You have the option of studying at any of the schools located in France or Switzerland. The school incorporates various modern and dynamic teaching methods along with stimulating activities to make language learning an exciting and enlightening experience. You can study English, Learn Italian, Learn French Lyon, or Learn German at E.S.L. Start adding more credits to your profile. The courses at ESL are designed to meet the specific needs of general adults, students, teenagers and juniors. There is a specific module of study for each category to assist an enjoyable study process. ESL also provides a wide range of holiday courses in breathtaking locales at France and Switzerland, like the Swiss Alps, on the Côte d’Azur and enchanting lakes in Switzerland.

So if you are somebody who loves learning new languages and is fascinated by the resulting prospects, then one language is not enough for you. Go ahead and join a language school for a wonderful journey ahead.

Even if you are a native speaker of English, it is a very good idea to learn French, as it will help you understand your own language. Inspite of English being a Germanic language, French has had a great impact on it. You will be surprised to know that a great many words in English has been borrowed from French! Never mind if your English vocabulary is average or excellent, Learning French will add great value to your vocabulary- you will be one up amongst your friends and love the privileged feeling. As one of the most common native languages French is spoken by people in over two twenty four countries and in five continents. Statistics say that there are around 79 million native speakers of French and nearly 200 million secondary speakers, considering also that is one of the most common native languages in the world. Given the above statistics it is not surprising that so many people want to learn French and go to any limits to get a hold on this exquisite language. To support these statistics is also the fact that French comes second in the rank of commonly taught second languages all over the world. It is thus an established fact that wherever you travel, your knowledge of French will come in handy. There are various institutes all over the world to help you learn this wonderful language, but there are a few that will bring you value for your time and money and a detailed understanding of the language. At the ESL school of languages, you can Learn French in Lyon the wonderful city. The ESL French languages courses are specially designed to cater to the demands of non- French speakers from different parts of the world. The ESL French language school at Lyon is in the center of Lyon, surrounding by two scenic rivers. The school operates inside a grand 19th century building surrounded by the fresh and scenic appeal of downtown Lyon. The school conducts its classes through its 12 spacious and technologically advanced classrooms, enabling students to take advantage of the latest and most competitive infrastructure. All the classrooms provide access to the internet, free of charge. The campus is also wi- fi enabled so that you can use your laptop to study even when you are out of the classroom. The ESL campus at Lyon is also surrounded by many restaurants and cafes, where you can spend time with your friends and try chatting in the newly learnt French language. Lyon is also famous for its pedestrian shops which are a treat to shoppers from all over the world and these shops are located close to the ESL campus, so you can go ahead and discover some more of France through these shops. The bus stop and the metro station are just five minutes away from the school, so you also have immediate access to the entire town. The school and its staff are also very helpful and provide constant assistance throughout your stay. If you are convinced about learning French in Lyon try out the ESL school of languages.

You probably know that French is one of the most sought after international second language. You also know that you need to get into a good language school to learn French. But do you know that you can Learn French in France (language schools located in France)? There is a humane touch in visiting the native place of a language and staying among those people and getting a feel of their culture. You will learn, understand and perfect French interweaving every aspect of your life with the language and its culture. Taking French lessons in exciting locales situated at France has a charm of its own- you will gain a refreshing insight I nto what it means to study, learn and finally love the French language. The ESL study center for French language is one such institution which provides French language courses at Cannes as well as Learns French Lyon. Both these centers are located at the heart of the town amongst picturesque locales. The study centers are easily approachable by air, rail and road. The courses at ESL are designed to cater to non- French speaking participants from various countries, age and background. All the courses, classes and teaching methods are structured to provide maximum interest and motivation for learning the French language so students take ample pleasure and enjoy learning the subject. The Learn French Cannes center nests in two grand 19th century buildings, reflecting the magical charm of Cannes. This campus comprises also supports, a projection room, a self-service restaurant, and sports grounds. Here accommodation is provided in two or four bedded rooms. The Lyon study center is located beside the Rhone River in the downtown city. The classic building has 12 spacious and technologically savvy classrooms. The school is wi-fi enabled and provides free internet service to its students. After class you can spend your leisure time with your fiends in the many cafes and restaurants situated near the center. You can also hang out in the pedestrian shopping market place and buy some gifts for yourself and your loved ones. If you choose to travel in and around the city, you will find the nearest bus stop and metro station just minutes away from the center. The staff at ESL is very careful about the care and supervision of every student who lands up in their centers. They are provided with utmost attention and support to make their stay in France a pleasurable experience- on they will remember for a lifetime. There is customized assistance for students of various ages, to cater to their specific needs in accordance with their age. For maximum security, 24-hour physical surveillance is carried out in the ESL residences. 24 hrs emergency numbers are also enabled in every location. A mini-bank like pocket money service operates in the center, for participants who wish to deposit or withdraw money at their convenience. To add to the above you can also take part in leisure activities and adventure sports, supervised by the center staff. All ESL courses are designed keeping the quality- price ratio in mind. You are provided with structured classes, comfortable and secure stay, trained professional expert French language teachers and helpful administrative staff, all within affordable prices.

It is said that with ‘every new language you learn, you live a new life.' If you consider that a bit stretched out, you will surely agree with a more practical approach to language learning- Your language skills will lend you an added privilege in your personal as well as work life.

On the personal front, you will be in an advantage position if you love to travel places, meet people and make friends. Imagine the appreciation and the overwhelming response from people when you communicate with them about their culture, tradition, work and lifestyle- all in their native language.

The effects of globalization have made the world a small place, there seems to be more reason to interact and communicate now on the business and job front. There are a number of jobs nowadays that require your language skills, like the job of an interpreter or translator for the private or Government sector, the Foreign Service and jobs in companies that have an international presence. You can also get the opportunity to work for international organizations like the UNICEF or the UN. There are also a number of institutions which teach foreign languages, thus require language teachers.

Studying a new language can do some wonderful things to you - language introduces you to a bigger, broader world with new experiences and opportunities. Encourages you to appreciate the relationship between language culture and the corresponding human nature, it helps you to respect other people and their cultures by breaking down the barriers of communication and contribute to literacy and cultural awareness. Your language skills also increases prospects for leisure activities like reading, traveling, watching foreign language films achieving national goals, such as national security or economic development. The knowledge of a new language renders a kind of confidence to your personality. Other than these a new language skill will let you impart knowledge and training to many native speakers who are in need of education but language became a barrier in their pursuit.

Languages are taught at colleges and universities, but a good way of learning a foreign language is by joining language schools like E.S.L ( http://www.esl-schools.org/en/ ). This school focuses on language and culture studies, through a comprehensive syllabus. You have the option of studying at any of the schools located in France or Switzerland. The school incorporates various modern and dynamic teaching methods along with stimulating activities to make language learning an exciting and enlightening experience. You can study English, Learn Italian, Learn French Lyon, or Learn German at E.S.L. Start adding more credits to your profile. The courses at ESL are designed to meet the specific needs of general adults, students, teenagers and juniors. There is a specific module of study for each category to assist an enjoyable study process. ESL also provides a wide range of holiday courses in breathtaking locales at France and Switzerland, like the Swiss Alps, on the Côte d'Azur and enchanting lakes in Switzerland.

So if you are somebody who loves learning new languages and is fascinated by the resulting prospects, then one language is not enough for you. Go ahead and join a language school for a wonderful journey ahead.

The beautiful strangeness of the world can be very gratifying. For instance, just this very evening, my previous post led me though a chain of events that brought me right back here, to share it with all of you. Here we go, my train of thought for the last few hours...brace yourselves.

 

In the previous post, I told the story of my friend Kelly and the Baader-Meinhof that occurred this afternoon. When I post something like that, I like to include links for more information (as you may have noticed), so I needed to find a link that would adequately explain that phenomenon. So, like a good librarian, I "googled" (I used Yahoo!) the phrase and found several sites. I surveyed a few, looking for the best for my fine friends, until I came across one that was damn interesting. Yep, it was www.damninteresting.com. Sidebar: I added the link to this page to my sidebar. Go check it out (as Meg says, an overused library pun).  Ok, we're back on track (get it? train of thought...)

 

Once I found Damn Interesting, it was hard to resist the lure to wade through the thought provoking, humorous, wacky, strange, convoluted information that can be found there. I was instantly hooked. I detoured from the site only long enough to add it here on my blog. I then went back and played some more. I read an article about "The Birthday Paradox" that floored me, because only a few days ago I was playing trivia with mom and dad when a similar question came up. Something along the lines of "If there are 30 people in a room what are the odds that two of them will share the same birthday?" There were choices to go along with it and I got it drastically wrong. I assumed, incorrectly, that the odds were infinitesimal and, well, read the article. So, whammy, there is another Baader-Meinhof.

 

Then, I wanted to know just who these folks are that came up with this kickass site, so I click on the "About" tab at the top of the page. I read the bio information and at the bottom, I see a plug, recruiting new writers. This is something that appeals to me. I love quirky things like this, that exploit the inherent uniqueness that makes up the world around us. I could see myself coming up with a topic that is of fascination to me and submitting it to this site. Who knows? I noticed that the site is heavily peppered with articles of a scientific bent, which is cool, but my mind tends to stray more toward the literary sect. Something that has always intrigued me is the use (or misuse) of language; such as, malapropisms, spoonerisms, and some of the best, Yogiisms. Along those lines, I started playing around with different sites that talk about these literary and linguistic occurrences. The second site I see (after Wikipedia) is one created by a guy named Dr. Bill Long. Well, this incredibly well educated professor has a page relating to the use of words and language. In it, he includes spoonerisms, malapropisms, and many others that I was familar with, but did not know the actual names for. (See, I learned something!).  One of them is "Tom Swifties", in which he explains the character of Tom Swift who was written by Edward Stratemeyer.

 

Okay, you're saying, but where are you going with this? Well, in between all of this dancing and dashing between fun websites, I had to do some actual work. I am at Hamline tonight and an off-campus student called with a reference question. She was unable to access a computer and wanted some information on the creation, use, and criticism of serial writing in children's ficiton. Alright, great, so we did that for a bit and I found her some great books. Still, she was not satisfied, so she asked me if I could see if there was any research on this guy who wrote a bunch of children's serials, among them, Nancy Drew and the Hardy Boys. The guy's name is Edward Stratemeyer. Yowza, Baader-Meinhof.

 

So, aside from sharing this incomparably long blog post with all of you (betcha never wanted to know my thought process that badly, hmm?) I can't help but wonder; can you have a Baader-Meinhof of Baader-Meinhofs? Three times in one day, heck, inside of three hours, I experienced a phenomenon that explains the phenomenon of noticing something you were recently made aware of. That, my friends, is one of the truly beautiful quirks of life.