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Interesting - The Language Barrier

Hilary Larson ,    Travel Writer   http://www.thejewishweek.com   My friend Kathy recently returned from a trip to France. It was her second trip to the country, after perhaps a 20-year interval; for her husband, who was there to collect a journalism prize, it was the first time in France. They spent a few days in Paris, and then traveled up the Norman coast.“He just loved it. He’s telling everyone it was the best trip we’ve ever taken,” she reported afterward. “And what about you?” I asked. A pause. As it turns out, since her husband doesn’t speak the language, the entire burden of communication was on Kathy’s (still-impressive) high school French, which was exhausting in a country where — how to put this delicately? — speaking English doesn’t always open doors with a smile. I could just picture this: Everywhere they went, he sat back, waited for her to figure out the menu or the train schedule, and then enjoyed the crêpes or the glass of Bordeaux or scenic ride tha

ECTACO Info | Speaking a second language delays Alzheimer’s

Speaking two languages seems to delay the onset of Alzheimer’s . Researchers from the Department of Neurology of the Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences, India, confirm in their study published on the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology . After having compared the age at onset of first symptoms between 648 monolingual and bilingual patients with dementia. The result? Bilingual patients developed dementia 4.5 years later than the monolingual ones. Not enough, there was no additional benefit to speaking more than 2 languages and the bilingual effect on age at dementia onset appeared independently of other potential confounding factors such as education, sex, occupation, and urban vs rural dwelling of subjects. Since it was observed also in illiterate patients. ECTACO Info www.luxectaco.com www.ectacoinc.de

ECTACO Czech | Czech Republic – Technical staff with foreign languages in high demand

http://www.staffingindustry.com   According to a salary survey from staffing firm, Grafton, the highest salaries for qualified employees are in Prague and in the north of Bohemia. However, in the Usti region in the North of the country, the scarcity of qualified university-educated candidates has led to wage inflation. Large corporations are concentrated in the region and companies tend to overpay workers in order to attract them to the region. The salary survey also revealed some interesting trends. "In technical jobs knowledge of a foreign language is increasingly sought after. In the field of IT or engineering, English is a must; while German is trending up, particularly in the automotive industry. The ideal is to know two languages, one very well, and at least some basics for a second ,". According to a representative from Grafton Technologies, some companies are increasingly asking for Russian language skills, preferably in people who also have exp

ECTACO Info | Want to Earn More and Find a Job Faster? - Learn a Foreign Language

by Yael Karov   http://blog.brazencareerist.com/   ¡Hola! ¿Me contratará?   Many people aspire to learn a second language in their lifetime, but is adding this skill to your resume really necessary for your career? For many professionals, the answer is sí . While becoming proficient or fluent in a second language is rarely easy, it could be a distinguishing ticket that helps you board the train to career success.   Even the federal government has issues finding multilingual talent, as they demonstrated during the Senate’s panel on the foreign language deficit in 2012. Even if your professional ambitions aren’t set on the US government, picking up a second language can make you a more attractive job candidate overall. Plenty of industries have positions for multilingual workers. But the choice isn’t for everyone. Consider these few points before grabbing a foreign language dictionary and enrolling in class at your local language school. Prepare yourself for a st

ECTACO Info | Foreign languages benefit students professionally, personally

http://www.cm-life.com Posted by Kate Woodruff It is becoming increasingly important for students to become familiar with different cultures in a global economy. At Central Michigan University, this exposure starts with foreign language courses. Despite the reluctance of many students to take these courses, the ability to speak a language other than English could be the factor that helps them get their dream job. No matter the language, there are endless opportunities that can come from learning one, Spanish professor Mary Jackson said. “Learning a foreign language is of great value to students because it helps them understand their own language, exposes them to other cultures and broadens their horizons,” Jackson said. In regards to society, Jackson said bilingual students will likely have a better understanding of the world outside of the United States. “For too long, our society has expected other nations to know English in order to communicate with us,” she said. “With inc

ECTACO.CH | Partner LUX 2 Elektronischer Übersetzer

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ECTACO Partner LUX Elektronischer Übersetzer der Rede & Language Teacher für Englisch <- > Deutsch - Deutsch & Englisch lernen Jetzt können Sie reden, ohne Angst nicht verstanden zu werden. Das handgroße Gerät übersetzt alles, was Sie möchten, wo Sie möchten und wann Sie möchten. Das ist das Ergebnis unserer 22- jährigen Forschungs- und Entwicklungsarbeit. Der Englisch <- > Deutsche Ectaco Partner LUX ist das fortschrittlichste Gerät mit einer benutzerfreundlichen Oberfläche, einem Touchscreen und einer völlig konvertierbaren Standard- Tastatur. Das elegante, leichte (nur 306 g) Gerät passt in Ihre Tasche, und der prächtige 5" LCD- Blidschirm liefert die unglaubliche Anzeigequalität. ÜBERSETZUNG DER REDE. Sie sprachen, wir hörten zu. Nach mehreren Jahren der Forschungs- und Entwicklungsarbeit sind wir froh, Ihnen das Gerät, das Ihre Rede übersetzt, nämlich den Ectaco Partner LUX*, vorstellen zu können. Sie sprechen einfach auf Englisch o

Deutsch<->Russisch Partner DR900 sprechendes elektronisches Wörterbuch

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Hervorragende Übersetzung Mit dem DR900 bekommen Sie nicht nur ein Wörterbuch, sondern 3: Wörterbuch Deutsch <-> Russisch (Wortschatz von 900 000 W.); integriertes Bildwörterbuch mit menschlicher Sprachwiedergabe; Benutzerwörterbuch, das die für Sie wichtige Wörter und Sätze akkumuliert. Und das ist noch nicht alles: ein Volltextübersetzer ist auch mit dabei! Fortgeschrittene Spracherkennung und -wiedergabe Einzelne Wörter, Wendungen, Sätze – das alles können Sie sich jetzt in menschlicher Stimme eines Muttersprachlers anhören. Mit der Hilfe des Spracherkennungssystem für Deutsch und Russisch versteht das Gerät, was Sie sagen, und stellt eine Übersetzung Ihnen zur Verfügung. Zuverlässiger Audio-Sprachführer 14,000 von Muttersprachlern vertonte Einträge des sprechenden Sprachführers helfen Ihnen in einer Reihe alltäglicher Situationen und Aktivitäten effektiv zu kommunizieren. Einfach auf „Aussprechen“ drücken und der Übersetzer erkennt Ihre Phrase und bietet

Elektronische Übersetzer & Smartphone SpeechGuard TLX ECTACO

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translate by Google Wir präsentieren unsere externen linguistischen Beschreibung eines elektronischen Geräts ECTACO SpeechGuard TLX . Dies ist das erste elektronische Gerät und sprachliche Smartphone mit zwei SIM - Karten in Übereinstimmung mit der Norm IP67, aber zur gleichen Zeit Kurzwelle ! Dieses Gerät ist für Reisende und als auch für Menschen, die von zu Hause aus. Es ist auch möglich , um sie von der Polizei und der militärischen Dienste zu nutzen. Alles in einem - und brauchen nicht um ein Bündel von verschiedenen Geräten schleppen . Look, amüsieren Gefühle von einem der Männer , da ihre Dicke beträgt 25 mm, und Gewicht - 340 g Dies ist nicht die dünnen bunten Geräte , die schwer zu finden in Ihrer Hand , es ECTACO SpeechGuard TLX sind . Alles hier ist super- robust und ultra- zuverlässig. Das Kunststoffgehäuse ist mit speziellen Gummi-Einlagen gedeckt gerippten Kerben , um es in der Hand zu halten ist sehr komfortabel , auch wenn Sie Ihre Hand ist nass oder g

www.luxectaco.com | Communicator ЕСТАСО SpeechGuard TLX. Description. (2).

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Continue our description...  Communicator ЕСТАСО SpeechGuard TLX. http://www.luxectaco.com/language-communicator-speechguard-tlx/speeshguard-tlx/index.htm    On the rear side of the device there is a camera lens, lattice dynamics and compartment for batteries , which have a cap, притянутой to the body using six. Откручиваютя and twist the screws with a screwdriver, which is included in the kit with your device. Handy screwdriver with a rubberized grip. Under a very powerful battery (3800 mAh) are a slot for memory cards and two slots for SIM cards. SpeechGuard TLX functions running Android 4.0 - not the newest, but enough comfortable, and most importantly, well-proven version. No branded shells, and other luxuries no, thanks to which the interface is familiar and running quickly. The phone has FM-receiver, allowing you to listen to radio broadcasts in the road or on a halt, if you are in the area where they may take. One of the interesting особенностьей SpeechGuar

ECTACO Info | Map of second languages spoken in London

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ECTACO Info | ¿Como te llamas? - Knowing a second language improves cognitive abilities, memory

by http://www.tctimes.com , By William Axford English may still reign supreme as the language of choice in America, but other languages like Spanish, French and Mandarin continue to grow in popularity, especially inside of homes. The Pew Research Center reports that a record 37.6 million people 5 years and older speak Spanish, with 2.8 million speaking Mandarin and another 2.1 million speaking French.  In a world dominated by globalization and the Internet, knowing a second language is becoming a factor for success rather than a novelty.  “Learning a language can be accomplished at any age,” said Amy Pardee, a Spanish teacher at Lake Fenton High School. “We live in a global community where communication can be accomplished instantly between countries. Therefore, it is especially vital to know other languages for the sake of communication. If you are bilingual, it opens many opportunities in various occupations.”  But other than increasing success career-wise and widening opportu