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OSCAR articles about language


The Language Barrier

This article by David Morgan explores why Brits struggle when it comes to language learning and looks at some of the methods and tools that can help.
To read the article, go to The Language Barrier

Language Learning: How fluent do I need to be?

This article by David Boydell looks at the level of fluency you might need to attain before you can be effective in a foreign language culture.
To read the article, go to The Language Barrier

 

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Language courses (Non-English)

Les Cèdres - French Christian Language School

Learn French to serve! For 30 years, Les Cèdres (12 km from Paris) has specialised in training missionaries heading for French speaking countries. Singles and families are welcome throughout the year to attend both full and short intensive courses, in an environment conducive to learning. Situated in a pleasant building surrounded by a garden, the school offers rooms and apartments on and off campus, help with administrative matters as well as a child care service during the school hours. more>>
Website: www.lescedres.com
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Centre d’Enseignement du Français (CEF) - French Teaching Centre

The French Teaching Center (CEF) is a French language school for Christians and missionaries of all backgrounds who wish to serve the Lord in a French speaking environment. Founded in 1967 by the French Bible Teaching Organization, (Association Française d'Enseignement Biblique), it has trained over 1800 missionaries, coming from almost 400 Churches and Organizations, and working throughout the world in 36 countries.
Website: www.cef-france.org
Email:
Tel: ++ 33 (0)479 32 43 96 FRANCE

ETP Language and Culture Acquisition (LACA)

If you are going to have to learn a non European language in a non-formal setting, spending four weeks learning how to learn that language has quick payback.  The European Training Programme, as part of Wycliffe Bible Translators, has excellent tuition using modern techniques and technology with lots of practice.
Website: www.eurotp.org
Email:

Spanish for Mission Trips E-book

This book has 16 chapters containing:

  • typical mission-trip conversations such as “Invitation to the church service”
  • appropriate vocabulary
  • basic grammar and written exercises
  • culture capsules
  • bilingual dictionary
  • packing list
For those outside the USA, this e-book is available to download for $20. US based folk can order the actual book and accompanying CDs.
Website: www.highteclearning.com

ABC Spanish Schools

Study Spanish with ABC Spanish Schools. Come learn Spanish with ABC Spanish Schools at one of our 5 centres in Argentina & Chile.
Website: www.spanish-schools.com.ar

DeutschAkademie, Vienna & Munich

Offers intensive German language courses for all levels in small groups (max. 9 participants), with very experienced teachers. Also offers accomodation at German families, flats or student residences.
Website: www.deutschakademie.com/learn-german-courses (Vienna)
Website: www.deutschakademie.de/munich-german-course (Munich)

LanguageCourse.Net

LanguageCourse.Net offers a free comparison of more than 1600 accredited language courses for 11 languages in 31 countries.
Website: www.languagecourse.net

Learning a Language

This site includes info about the origins and grammar of 16 languages. There are also phrases and words for you to practice.
Website: www.learning-a-language.co.uk

Learn Languages Abroad

General information about learn languages abroad in Italy, France, Austria and Spain. We offer standards of language tuition combined with attractive leisure programmes and a wide choice of accommodation. All of our language institutes practice the principle of full immersion, using modern, communicative teaching methods.
Website: www.learn-languages-abroad.co.uk

Lingua Schools

Learn Spanish in Spain or Latin America.
Website: www.linguaschools.com

Muzzy

Muzzy is the BBC's language course for children. Now available for 6 languages: French, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, German, Italian and English (ESL).
Website: www.muzzykids.co.uk

Optimnem

Online educational courses that teach spatial learning strategies for English, Math and learning a foreign language. Tutor-supported.
Website: www.optimnem.co.uk

Parlo

This is an online foreign language school where you can learn a language using their multimedia setup and even converse and correspond with other folk in that language.
Website: www.parlo.com

Quality Courses

Quality Courses offers the most affordable way to learn Spanish in Spain. Here you can find the best Spanish Schools in the most attractive towns of Spain.
Website: www.quality-courses.com

Tandem International Language Schools

Language courses in 30 locations in Argentina, Chile, England, France, Germany, Italy and Spain, supported with Tandem language exchange partnerships.
Website: www.tandem-schools.com
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Language courses (English)

Central Language School, Cambridge

This Christian Language School (established 1996)  offers small classes in a friendly atmosphere. Preparation for IELTS, CAE, FCA,PET and general communication. Accommodation with local Christian families can be arranged.
Website: www.central-ls.co.uk
Email:
Tel: 01223 502004

Christian English Language Centre, Christchurch

CELC is a Christian English language school with a friendly, family atmosphere. For over 30 years CELC has been welcoming students from all over the world, helping them to improve their English and gain useful language qualifications.
Website: www.celcuk.com
Email:
Tel: 01202 473400

Nations School of Language & Ministry, Bishop's Stortford

The school provides classes in English at Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Levels, as well as cross-cultural missions training.
Website: www.thehubchurch.net/school.htm
Tel: 01279 652030

Olivet English Language School, Brighton

A Christian English language school in Brighton, England, UK. Our team of qualified Christian teachers create a caring Christian ethos but students of all faiths are welcome and respected.
Website: www.olivet.co.uk
Email:
Tel: 01273 325839

Open Gate School of English and Mission, Bognor Regis

Open Gate's desire is to equip young people with skills that will release them to fulfil their calling as missionaries. During their time of studying English, students are given the opportunity to develop and build on existing gifts that they will be able to use in a missionary setting.
Website: www.opengate.org.uk
Email:
Tel: 01243 863739

Southall School of Languages and Missionary Orientation, London

The English programme offered at SSLMO covers a whole spectrum of skills and learning abilities. The priority for all staff is that learning does not just take place within the context of the classroom. Every staff member endeavours to ensure that the learning experience of all students is one that will not only develop their language skills but also their life experience.
Website: www.sslmo.com
Email:
Tel: 0208 574 4456

Brasshouse Language Centre, Birmingham

Brasshouse Language Centre is the UK's largest Adult Education Centre specialising in languages.
Website: www.birmingham.gov.uk/brasshouse.bcc
Tel: 0121 303 0114

Lingualink, Rhyl

Our business grew out of our home and over the past 17 years we have welcomed hundreds of language students from all over the world to Rhyl and to our centre.
Website: www.lingualink-uk.com
Email:
Tel: 01745 351168
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Language resources

Alta Vista Translations

If you want to translate something into or out of some of the main world languages, try this translation facility.
Website: http://babelfish.altavista.com

Bath Tutorials: Tuition and Proofreading

Offering an excellent and affordable proofreading and tuition service!
  • Proof-reading: All academic and non-academic work
  • Tuition: 5 year olds - adults
  • English: Speech, reading, writing, listening, interview help, CV tips and exam prep (e.g. GCSE’s, IELTS)
  • Religious Education: Religious Education, Missions, Theology, Interreligious Dialogue and Leadership.
Website: www.bathtutorials.co.uk
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Call4All

Computer-Assisted Language Learning for All exists to help students, teachers and researchers to improve their language learning or teaching in English and most other major languages (over 500 language pairs) by the use of modern technology.
Website: www.call4all.us

English Portal 'Talk and Learn' Community

This is an online community set up with the aim of helping people learn English through conversation, exercises and quizzes. Membership is free.
Website: www.talk-and-learn.com

Google Language Tools

This facility enables you to translate text from certain languages. You can also search in different languages from here.
Website: www.google.co.uk/language_tools?hl=en

iLoveLanguages

iLoveLanguages is a comprehensive catalog of language-related Internet resources. More than 2400 links at iLoveLanguages have been hand-reviewed. Whether you're looking for online language lessons, translating dictionaries, native literature, translation services, software, language schools, or just a little information on a language you've heard about, iLoveLanguages probably has something to suit your needs.
Website: www.ilovelanguages.com

Kwintessential Language and Culture Specialists

Kwintessential are a UK based Christian owned company who provide information and services to the international business community on cross-cultural issues and translation. Their site has a country profiles directory including over 40 countries. Each of these has a very interesting 'etiquette' section. The site also includes several cultural awareness quizzes. They are ISO:9001 accredited and have many years of experience. Discount for fellow Christian companies.
Website: www.kwintessential.co.uk
Email:
Tel: 01460 279900

Language Learning Software

Links to providers of language learning software:

www.eurotalk.co.uk
www.transparent.com
www.gsp.cc
www.mindscape.co.uk
www.auralog.com
www.linguaphone.co.uk

Linguaphone Daily Services

For an annual cost, this service provides you with access to TV and radio programmes in either French, Spanish or English that are designed to help with language learning.
Website: www.linguaphone.co.uk/info/dailysites

On-line Dictionaries

This is the service that the Online Translator uses. A valuable resource if you're involved in translation work of any kind.
Website: www.yourdictionary.com

Online Translation Links

For links to other online translation resources, see www.escapeartist.com/global3/language.htm

Travelling Words.com

At this site international travellers can download language crash courses for many destinations. The website offers short, accelerated language courses in Spanish,
French, English, Italian, Dutch, German, Swedish, Turkish and Greek. Every course contains over 100  popular phrases, all recorded by native speakers. The courses are available in mp3-format, so downloading is fast and the sound quality is high.
Website: www.travellingwords.com

White Rose Translations Ltd

We are a professional translation service based in West Yorkshire, England with over 15 years of experience in the business. We translate a wide range of materials at competitive rates with highly qualified, experienced translators working only in their native languages. Mention OSCAR and get a discount.
Website: www.whiterosetranslations.co.uk
Email:
Tel: 01484 680331
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