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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 12pt 0cm 0.0001pt text-align"><![if gte mso 9]> <![endif]><![if gte mso 9]> <![endif]><![if gte mso 9]> <![endif]><![if gte mso 10]> <br />Did you know that a language dies out every two weeks? Of the 6,000 languages ​​spoken today in the world, around 2500 are threatened according to UNESCO. Since 1950, this was already the case with approximately 230 languages. In the <a class="simplecmslink" href="http://www.unesco.org/culture/languages-atlas/en/atlasmap/language-id-330.html" target="_blank">UNESCO atlas of endangered languages</a> endangered languages are listed ​​by name, level of threat and the region. Even in Germany there are endangered languages: for example Frisian, Sorbian and Yiddish are at a heavy risk. In addition, there are a number of other languages ​​in Germany that are considered threatened in the medium term, such as The Bavarian and Franconian different dialects.<br /><br />There are many reasons why a language disappears. War, displacement and migration play a role, but also pushed aside by globalization and new media like the Internet, which benefits the "big" languages, like English.<br /><br />There is even the Society for Endangered Languages, which however does not save languages, but least documents the endangered languages , which may be very useful for future revival of the language. Particularly suitable for the documentation of languages ​​are also videos. Because videos show not only the pronunciation, but also to communicate the important features associated with facial expressions and gestures as well as other cultural properties. Figuratively speaking, it is possible with video, "to look at the mouth of" the native speaker. This is one of several reasons why LinguaTV relies on videos as an central part of its language courses, showing how native speakers speak their language and apply it in practical situations.<br /><br />Try it yourself with a free demo lesson at <a href="p_Product/1/0">www.linguatv.com</a>. On the occasion of the "Mother Language Day" you´ll save EUR 10 with discount code "motherlanguage".</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 12pt 0cm 0.0001pt text-align"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 12pt 0cm 0.0001pt text-align">_{Source: German Commission for UNESCO e.V.<br />Image source: Gerd Altmann / pixelio.de}<br /><! /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Normale Tabelle" mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0 mso-tstyle-colband-size:0 mso-style-noshow:yes mso-style-priority:99 mso-style-qformat:yes mso-style-parent:"" mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt mso-para-margin-top:0cm mso-para-margin-right:0cm mso-para-margin-bottom:10.0pt mso-para-margin-left:0cm line-height:115% mso-pagination:widow-orphan font-size:10.0pt font-family:"Times New Roman","serif" mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"} ></p>

<p><![if gte mso 9]> <![endif]><![if gte mso 9]> <![endif]><![if gte mso 9]> <![endif]><![if gte mso 10]> <! /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Normale Tabelle" mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0 mso-tstyle-colband-size:0 mso-style-noshow:yes mso-style-priority:99 mso-style-qformat:yes mso-style-parent:"" mso-padding-alt:0cm 5.4pt 0cm 5.4pt mso-para-margin-top:0cm mso-para-margin-right:0cm mso-para-margin-bottom:10.0pt mso-para-margin-left:0cm line-height:115% mso-pagination:widow-orphan font-size:10.0pt font-family:"Times New Roman","serif" mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"} > <![endif]></p> <p>The International <strong>Mother Language Day</strong> emphasizes "the significance of the native language, promotes <strong>linguistic diversity</strong> and the awareness of linguistic and cultural traditions," says the UNESCO. Already since 2000 the Organization of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) celebrates on February 21^st, the "Mother Language Day". Around the World many events take place. The date goes back to 1952 when students in Pakistan were shot and killed because of demonstrating for the recognition of Bangla language.</p> <p>There is even the Society for Endangered Languages, which however does not save languages, but at least documents the <strong>endangered languages</strong>, which may be useful for future revival of the language. Particularly suitable for the documentation of languages are also videos. Because videos show not only the pronunciation, but also the important features associated with facial expressions and gestures as well as other cultural properties. Figuratively speaking, it is possible with video, "to look at the mouth of" the native speaker. This is one of several reasons why <strong>LinguaTV</strong> relies within its language courses on videos, showing how <strong>native speakers</strong> speak their language and apply it in practical situations.</p> <p>On the occasion of the "Mother Language Day" you´ll save EUR 10 with discount code "mother tongue" at <a href="p_Product/1/0">LinguaTV.com</a>. Or just try it with a free demo lesson at <a href="p_Product/1/0">www.LinguaTV.com</a>.</p> <p><br />Author: LinguaTV / pg<br />Image source: Gerd Altmann / pixelio.de<br />Source: German Commission for UNESCO e.V.</p>

<p>Numerous research studies on information processing in the brain show that learning a foreign language happens quickly and effectively when we watch a foreign <strong>film with subtitles</strong> in the same foreign language. This is so because the use of subtitles improves the perception of individuals who, almost without realizing it, are able to associate sounds (words) with texts. This makes it possible to multiply the effects of learning. On the one hand, individuals can improve their pronunciation of words they knew and, on the other hand, can learn new words by context simply by associating sounds and images with captions.<br /><br />Viewing subtitled TV series such as "Friends", "Scrubs" or “Dallas” and blockbuster movies such as “Avatar” are some good examples for using this academic know how for practically learning English or any other language. In the movies, the <strong>subtitles</strong> have the role of matching a vocabulary (more or less complicated depending on the level) with the actual sound of these words thus achieving better performance in learning concepts. So you learn much faster and you even are able to distinguish between different accents of a foreign language such as American, British, or Australian English.<br /><br />At <strong>LinguaTV</strong> they use all this valuable research on linguistics and apply it to their <strong>language teaching methodology</strong>. To implement this, the educational staff of LinguaTV selects many professionally produced videos with authentic dialogues for each online course. Each video gets subtitled. In order to accommodate to the different levels of each learner, each user can either show or hide the subtitles and this varies the level of difficulty (even during the videos play). This gives each user much more flexibility and ensures a much faster learning progress.<br /><br />Now you know how you can boost your language learning efforts: by simply watching <strong>movies with subtitles</strong>. It is this easy!</p>

<p>Na disputa por uma boa vaga de trabalho, o profissional precisa oferecer ao seu futuro empregador qualificações a mais. Talento em comunicação, em especial bons conhecimentos em Inglês, já são naturalmente uma exigência. Conhecimento em outros idiomas é vantagem, para quem quer se destacar no mercado de trabalho e se diferenciar de outros candidatos.<br /><br />Diante dessa realidade, os<strong> cursos de alemão</strong> tornaram-se bastante procurados. Em relação ao “Alemão para Negócios” ou “Alemão na Profissão”, negociações e elaboração de cartas estão em primeiro plano. Ao invés de vocabulário básico, os alunos aprendem vocábulos e expressões relevantes, assim como também fatos interessantes relacionados à estrutura e cultura da empresa alemã.<br />Ana Maria por exemplo, frequenta um curso de Alemão para Negócios em sua universidade em São Paulo, por ser um curso mais especializado do que os demais cursos: “Este é um curso, no qual eu aprendo muito mais do que apenas a gramática ou alguns vocábulos” explica ela. “Este curso é de fato muito útil e de muita ajuda para o meu futuro profissional.”</p> <p><br />Thomas Baston leciona <strong>Alemão para Negócios</strong> em uma universidade bastante renomada nos Estados Unidos. Seus cursos estão sempre lotados. O motivo de tanta procura do alemão como língua estrangeira é óbvio: “Alemão é o idioma mais falado na Europa. Além disso, o papel da Alemanha na economia mundial é extremamente importante.“<br /> <br />A motivação dos seus alunos: se diferenciar dos demais na corrida pela melhor vaga de trabalho. “Há muitas empresas alemãs no Brasil”_esclarece Ana Maria _ e elas oferecem além de vagas de trabalho interessante, possibilidades de crescimento profissional. Por que eu deveria perder essa chance? Se eu posso me comunicar em alemão e comprovar que fiz um curso de alemão para os negócios, isso me ajudará com certeza mais tarde, quando eu me candidatar a vagas de trabalho nessas empresas.” A maioria dos gestores de recursos humanos das empresas filiais alemãs no exterior concordaria com essa afirmação sem sombra de dúvidas. Mesmo que o idioma oficial das empresas em muitas filiais seja o inglês, conhecimentos em alemão são sempre muito bem vistos. “Não é apenas útil, é também estrategicamente importante para a sua carreira”, diz o dirigente brasileiro de um grupo  automobilístico alemão no interior de São Paulo.<br /><br />Para aqueles que ainda não podem <strong>falar o alemão</strong>, a empresa ajuda oferecendo cursos. Lucas da Silva confirma a importância de se aprender o idioma. Algumas vezes ao ano o engenheiro viaja a Berlim, Colônia, e Munique, com a finalidade de visitar clientes e sócios. Já há alguns meses que ele está aprendendo alemão. “Mesmo sem falar tão bem o alemão, tenho a impressão que os meus colegas alemães sabem, que eu estou <strong>aprendendo alemão</strong>”, disse ele.<br /><br />Lucas da Silva confirma: “Alemão é para mim um idioma muito interessante.” Isso poderia se aplicar a muitas outras pessoas ao redor do mundo, pois fato é que as empresas alemãs são internacionalmente bem-sucedidas.”<br /><br /><br />Informe-se aqui sobre os <a href="p_Product/1/0/?lang=pt">cursos de alemão da LinguaTV</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp</p> <p>Imagem: 485666_R_K_B_by_Jim-Pfeffer_pixelio.de</p>

<p>2010 was another exciting and successful year for us. Therefore we would like to thank you, our customers and partners. <br /><br />We are overwhelmed by the many positive comments from customers, partners and the press about our successful relaunch of our video training platform at www.linguatv.com. In addition we are very proud about being honoured by reknown awards such as the Comenius EduMedia Seal for an “exceptional educational and high quality multimedia product”. Just this week we have been informed by the British Council that LinguaTV was nominated as a finalist of the ELTons 2011, one of the most prestigious awards for English Teaching. <br /><br />Together with new productions such as <a href="p_Product/1/10070?lang=en">„Englisch für Hotel &amp Tourismus“</a>, five special <a href="p_Product/1/0?lang=en">„Business English“</a> courses and <a href="p_Product/1/10212">„Business German“</a>, we are able to offer you a broad range of multimedia language training in English including Business English, German, French, Spanish and Italian. In 2011 we will work even harder to offer you the best online video learning experience – not only in the web but also on your mobile devices. Stay tuned! And check out www.linguatv.com! <br /><br />As a “Thank You” LinguaTV is pleased to offer you a special year-end discount of 20% off all language courses.* Just enter the code “xmas2010” with your next order.<br /><br />We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year !<br /><br />Your LinguaTV team</p> <p>&nbsp</p> <p>_{<em>*Offer valid until Dec 31rst 2010. Offer can not be combined with other promotions. </em>}<br /><br /><br /><br /></p>