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Nepal's foreign ministry officials learn Chinese language - Xinhua

Nepal's foreign ministry officials learn Chinese language Xinhua KATHMANDU, Oct. 31 (Xinhua) -- Government officials from Nepal's Ministry of Foreign Affairs have started to learn Chinese language from Tuesday to enhance their understanding about China. Some 26 officials have started the 80-hour-long basic Chinese ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNEv3Gi0sUU--G91aa_u0YnPycT2CA&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=hbX4WfDOH9edzAbQlLm4Dg&url=http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2017-10/31/c_136718281.htm

Police: Albany cop shouted 'learn English' at immigrant domestic violence victims - NewYorkUpstate.com

NewYorkUpstate.com Police: Albany cop shouted ' learn English' at immigrant domestic violence victims NewYorkUpstate.com Albany City Police are investigating one of their own after an officer allegedly responded to a domestic violence incident in which he chastised the victims for not speaking English . The Times Union reported that Officer Craig Apple Jr., son of Albany ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNFffsnltSZPdicGxwOP4PxAiblQSg&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=nJj4WYDGPMe2zAbZh6joDQ&url=http://www.newyorkupstate.com/albany/2017/10/police_albany_cop_shouted_learn_english_at_immigrant_domestic_violence_victim.html

English – The real thing (4) - Bangkok Post

Bangkok Post English – The real thing (4) Bangkok Post Speak English Clearly. Learn to pronounce any word in the dictionary in British English or American English . Learn to understand the English spoken by native speakers (เจ้าของภาษา) Buy here. My pronunciation book has a long section of natural ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNEG0h2-UhNgevOdaLrVaNPp2iyTbA&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=riT4WbD-JI-zzAaYlqLQBA&url=https://www.bangkokpost.com/learning/learning-together/1351817/english-%25E2%2580%2593-the-real-thing-4-

East civic body schools to teach in English - The Hindu

East civic body schools to teach in English The Hindu In Hindi-medium municipal schools, English is not offered as a subject. “If the students learn English only in a single period for just 30-40 minutes, they will not gain fluency,” Ms. Bhagat said. The move will be introduced from the next academic year ... and more » source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNEtonCCOBqa2GPer3qsSSmUyg0rGg&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779656526739&ei=LZH3WeGSGYuAzAaRuYvIDQ&url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/east-civic-body-schools-to-teach-in-english/article19952627.ece

Taking an Online English Learning Course? Here's Some Advice From Successful Students ! - The Better India

Taking an Online English Learning Course? Here's Some Advice From Successful Students ! The Better India Saba, a post-graduate in English literature explains: “[ English ] is how you communicate. Therefore I developed an interest in learning the language”. Ritesh, a chartered accountant, says “I love reading books, travelling across the world to understand ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNEK0ZMbwBj_JEaIew9xd_oktteR9Q&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=PVj3WfD1Eo6GzAaX7IXQBA&url=https://www.thebetterindia.com/119582/learning-english-online-students-give-advice/

English – The real thing (3) - Bangkok Post

Bangkok Post English – The real thing (3) Bangkok Post Speak English Clearly. Learn to pronounce any word in the dictionary in British English or American English . Learn to understand the English spoken by native speakers (เจ้าของภาษา) Buy here. My pronunciation book has a long section of natural ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNG-Y1izNvoTp4jG5n7SDQKYwoPPpg&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=6gL3WZjTNYG2zAai3Kv4Bw&url=https://www.bangkokpost.com/learning/learning-together/1351305/english-%25E2%2580%2593-the-real-thing-3-

"American' is not a language; English is - Houston Chronicle

Houston Chronicle "American' is not a language; English is Houston Chronicle In schools with student populations that speak languages other than English - which is to say, the majority of public and private schools in this country - it is vitally important for English -speaking students to be respectful of others who may be just ... and more » source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNF2isJN5Q-cc9NIECPfTogDlbT3Bg&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779655682400&ei=s8f2WeCsOqa0zAbTgYHYCQ&url=http://www.houstonchronicle.com/opinion/outlook/article/American-is-not-a-language-English-is-12315746.php

School Committee hopefuls discuss help for English language learners, push for state funding - Taunton Daily Gazette

School Committee hopefuls discuss help for English language learners, push for state funding Taunton Daily Gazette Helping foreign-born students learn English came up during the School Committee forum. Incumbent Christine Fagan said the committee should continue emphasizing the importance of students becoming fluent in English. “They need to get a grip on the ... and more » source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNGGVlFhPbBySE3FCQPVGDckoxBjzg&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779655616387&ei=d1T2WdAPz83MBrTGl5gJ&url=http://www.tauntongazette.com/news/20171029/school-committee-hopefuls-discuss-help-for-english-language-learners-push-for-state-funding

Schools offer course credits for languages spoken at home - The Daily Herald

Schools offer course credits for languages spoken at home The Daily Herald Her family speaks a combination of Azeri, Turkmani, Arabic and Persian at home, where she and her siblings help their parents learn English . The sophomore is one of hundreds of students around Snohomish County and thousands across the state who are ... and more » source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNEf_1cFqf8ZSsRh01MFzJbpynMI1A&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779655392453&ei=yhn2WfC2J4ikzQbt_LAQ&url=https://www.heraldnet.com/news/schools-offer-course-credits-for-languages-spoken-at-home/

English – The real thing (2) - Bangkok Post

Bangkok Post English – The real thing (2) Bangkok Post Speak English Clearly. Learn to pronounce any word in the dictionary in British English or American English . Learn to understand the English spoken by native speakers (เจ้าของภาษา) Buy here. My pronunciation book has a long section of natural ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNEmbNw3csYe2_npI5DurYSB3N89CQ&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=J6T1WZjaCZOdzAbItJWABQ&url=https://www.bangkokpost.com/learning/learning-together/1350717/english-%25E2%2580%2593-the-real-thing-2-

Why do Japanese have trouble learning English? - The Japan Times

The Japan Times Why do Japanese have trouble learning English? The Japan Times As globalization makes headway, calls for increased ability in an international language like English become louder and louder. Although English is a compulsory subject in junior high and high school in this country, Japanese still have a hard time ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNENSRNG3OXdpTVcw2q1VL5Pr8LlOA&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=J6T1WZjaCZOdzAbItJWABQ&url=https://www.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2017/10/29/commentary/japan-commentary/japanese-trouble-learning-english/

Switching gears - The Hindu

The Hindu Switching gears The Hindu “As second or third generation English speakers, we learn almost all of our English intuitively from early childhood,” says Nyati. “We learn the art of sentence formation from the sentences spoken around us. We learned that 'I' is always followed by ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNGKtyl5sPzYdFz10hpQtKCWNuAOhw&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=94b1WYj6Doz_zAbfz57IDg&url=http://www.thehindu.com/education/switching-gears/article19938069.ece

United Township offers Heritage French to native speakers - Quad City Times

Quad City Times United Township offers Heritage French to native speakers Quad City Times Staying conversational in French helps the teens learn English , too, said Mathilde Landier, program coordinator for the FACE Foundation, which was founded in 2005. It's been found that bilingual students who keep up with their native language have an ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNESbhyh8kaxpvoTD8gBOQ8FAB2Nug&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=lb30WeBd8YLMBsqUhJgK&url=http://qctimes.com/news/local/education/united-township-offers-heritage-french-to-native-speakers/article_756aeadc-3726-563f-8b57-9fbe81150362.html

English – The real thing (1) - Bangkok Post

Bangkok Post English – The real thing (1) Bangkok Post ... whose first language is English , tend to speak slowly and clearly to help their students understand. When native English speakers speak to each other, however they speak quickly and what they say may sound far from clear to those learning the language. source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNEaSFEnFeBDEAyH0yAVlAk0DfXWgQ&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=7Gf0WZjHOfT4zAb48rjABg&url=https://www.bangkokpost.com/learning/learning-together/1350189/english-%25E2%2580%2593-the-real-thing-1-

The Astros' Alex Bregman Keeps Working at Hitting, Fielding and Spanish - New York Times

New York Times The Astros' Alex Bregman Keeps Working at Hitting, Fielding and Spanish New York Times After arriving in the United States, those players are expected to learn English , and they often take language classes in baseball academies and in the minor leagues. In contrast, American-born players without any Latino background do not receive ... and more » source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNGvITmGiuKCE8v6crtjRJlKEF7WAQ&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779653389624&ei=47rzWZjID4arWMuqkpAJ&url=https://www.nytimes.com/2017/10/27/sports/baseball/alex-bregman-astros-world-series.html

SANCHEZ: Bilingualism poses cognitive, social and financial benefits - Daily Nebraskan

Daily Nebraskan SANCHEZ: Bilingualism poses cognitive, social and financial benefits Daily Nebraskan I did not learn English until I began school. As a result, I learned how to compartmentalize not only languages, but tasks and even entire cultures. I can relate to my Colombian family and friends and my American peers in the same breath. It has ... Cepeda: 'American' is not a language Quad City Times all 4 news articles » source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNHj8MljYe0MQT-k-K-JCmBHp7QFSA&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779652508765&ei=1SnzWdHkN4jIzAaJsKzYCg&url=http://www.dailynebraskan.com/opinion/sanchez-bilingualism-poses-cognitive-social-and-financial-benefits/article_a176da60-bab8-11e7-a6e9-f3700cb52bda.html

Adult Learning Center offering December registration for English & TASC prep classes - The Island Now

Adult Learning Center offering December registration for English & TASC prep classes The Island Now For adults who want to learn English , improve their English-language skills, or earn a high school equivalency diploma, the Great Neck Public Schools Adult Learning Center offers a variety of classes during the day and evening designed to meet those needs. source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNE2aJtCEcwLHGI_PD-55kUdLqVP_g&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=IFzyWajdIuSezAbrzIHYAw&url=https://theislandnow.com/community-news/adult-learning-center-offering-december-registration-for-english-tasc-prep-classes/

Schooled: Learning English with Silent Hill - Destructoid

Destructoid Schooled: Learning English with Silent Hill Destructoid [How many of us are willing to go out of our way to learn a new language just to enjoy our favorite hobby? For many outside of primarily English -speaking countries, it can be less of an option and more of a necessity if you want to enjoy the fruits of ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNHWYHBFQoEZs83RBQpUNv9GCD3O9w&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=nT_yWdD6BvT4zAb48rjABg&url=https://www.destructoid.com/schooled-learning-english-with-silent-hill-464242.phtml

Company combines live instruction, artificial intelligence for English-language learning - Nooga.com

Nooga.com Company combines live instruction, artificial intelligence for English-language learning Nooga.com A new Chattanooga company is aiming to change the way people learn to speak English by providing instruction that combines artificial intelligence and live instructors via messaging apps. Techstars-backed startup Spoken allows students to use messaging ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNGLQCr3tKmCQl1EYSCTew1FfA8Vpw&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=qSPyWdiXNJKQzAbOyrXgCQ&url=http://nooga.com/210458/company-combines-live-instruction-artificial-intelligence-english-language-learning/

English-learning students need our help: Delaware Voices - The News Journal

The News Journal English-learning students need our help: Delaware Voices The News Journal All Delaware children deserve the opportunity to find their own place in the world — in their communities and in their schools. For this to happen, we must all recognize the potential in every child, including the more than 10,000 English learners ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNEPoyh1ZDPn2cxh2KjwJz2SMc8CeQ&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=QQHyWdjuF4bwzAaB6ou4BA&url=http://www.delawareonline.com/story/opinion/contributors/2017/10/26/english-learning-students-need-our-help-delaware-voices/799782001/

New incubator program at Paul Allen's AI institute accepts English learning startup - GeekWire

GeekWire New incubator program at Paul Allen's AI institute accepts English learning startup GeekWire Photo via Blue Canoe Learning . Seattle-based AI2 announced today that Blue Canoe Learning , a Seattle startup building AI technology to help non-native English speakers improve their pronunciation, is the first to join its incubator for AI companies. and more » source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNE6OT9HI6zC-cRQWJKU3SyR9DaUww&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779651666665&ei=QQHyWdjuF4bwzAaB6ou4BA&url=https://www.geekwire.com/2017/new-incubator-program-paul-allens-ai-institute-accepts-english-learning-startup/

Utah ranks No. 2 in growth of residents who speak a language besides English at home - Salt Lake Tribune

Salt Lake Tribune Utah ranks No. 2 in growth of residents who speak a language besides English at home Salt Lake Tribune Villalba has a 1-year-old son now, and she also wants him to learn Spanish before English — so she does things such as play movies in Spanish. “I just feel like it's really useful to speak both.” She works in a bank and says her language skills help ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNF0Sbhynzap1Or81KXQL0bn9QfUVQ&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=QQHyWdjuF4bwzAaB6ou4BA&url=http://www.sltrib.com/news/politics/2017/10/26/utah-ranks-no-2-in-growth-of-residents-who-speak-a-language-besides-english-at-home/

Pleasant Valley Primary students get a language learning boost - clarkcountytoday.com

clarkcountytoday.com Pleasant Valley Primary students get a language learning boost clarkcountytoday.com These kids are in the school's Imagine Learning program, where kindergarten through fourth grade English Language Learners, or ELL students, can come to school early to receive extra help in reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Pleasant ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNG8twWGwCbwGi3sWL0tHo1o3QEfvQ&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=IKvxWcDAKcHZzAbN0ou4CA&url=https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/youth/pleasant-valley-primary-students-get-language-learning-boost/

Smart Cameras to Help You Capture Better Photos - Voice of America

Smart Cameras to Help You Capture Better Photos Voice of America One of the newest “smart” devices is an old favorite, a camera. And smart cameras are getting smarter all the time. Some are now built with machine learning tools to help them think for themselves. Machine learning involves putting large amounts of ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNFshk8YLOGI71IY0dZ_3v7jEcrS3A&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=IKvxWcDAKcHZzAbN0ou4CA&url=https://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/new-smart-cameras-help-capture-better-photo-moments/4085922.html

Readers sound off on learning English, building costs and Daily News covers - New York Daily News

New York Daily News Readers sound off on learning English, building costs and Daily News covers New York Daily News Parents who refuse to learn English and speak their native language at home do a huge disservice to their children as well, as schools teach lessons and give tests in English. If children can't speak, read or write English, they will fall behind in ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNFPvikZDEbyyHUT82Nfsk8m3vdvtg&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=w47xWbDkA5OdzAbItJWABQ&url=http://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/oct-26-learning-english-building-costs-daily-news-covers-article-1.3588862

English class ends programme with trip to Serinsim Park - Malaysian Christian News

Malaysian Christian News English class ends programme with trip to Serinsim Park Malaysian Christian News After a year of learning English , a group of learners from St Peter Claver Parish decided to celebrate the completion of their “English for Beginners” programme with a two-day trip to Serinsim Park here on 12-13 Oct 2017. and more » source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNGp4wBHeMb7l1fBoNIe9P-qZEWaEw&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&cid=52779651299457&ei=w47xWbDkA5OdzAbItJWABQ&url=http://www.heraldmalaysia.com/news/english-class-ends-programme-with-trip-to-serinsim-park/38986/1

Pleasant Valley Primary students get a language learning boost - clarkcountytoday.com

clarkcountytoday.com Pleasant Valley Primary students get a language learning boost clarkcountytoday.com These kids are in the school's Imagine Learning program, where kindergarten through fourth grade English Language Learners, or ELL students, can come to school early to receive extra help in reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills. Pleasant ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNGey5RmG7FkWfhre_esx-u6TIwxDQ&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=QVrwWfihO4uAzAaRuYvIDQ&url=http://www.clarkcountytoday.com/youth/pleasant-valley-primary-students-get-language-learning-boost/

This Mexican Teacher Translated the Lyrics to “La Chona” to Help Her Students Learn English - Remezcla (blog)

Remezcla (blog) This Mexican Teacher Translated the Lyrics to “La Chona” to Help Her Students Learn English Remezcla (blog) “La Chona” might actually be the world's most perfect song. On top of instantly lifting our moods, the Los Tucanes De Tijuana bop lends itself to an infinite number of dance styles. And now, the song is also helping students in Mexico learn English . source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNFzpGo1Ppbe_ALon2XPJ5Sb-K91ew&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=4J3vWbiHL4yuW-rbutgB&url=http://remezcla.com/culture/this-mexican-teacher-translated-the-lyrics-to-la-chona-to-help-her-students-learn-english/

Here Is Why Tim Cook Wants Us To Learn How To Code Instead Of Learning English - MensXP.com

MensXP.com Here Is Why Tim Cook Wants Us To Learn How To Code Instead Of Learning English MensXP.com In a recent interview with the French outlet Konbini, Apple CEO Tim Cook remarked that it is more important to learn how to code than it is to learn English as a second language. FYI, the tech executive was in the country for a meeting with French ... source http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=t&fd=R&ct2=us&usg=AFQjCNE2Nvt6e-yod3qs0UnwhtAdsGswSw&clid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331&ei=4J3vWbiHL4yuW-rbutgB&url=https://www.mensxp.com/work-life/career-growth/40171-here-is-why-tim-cook-wants-us-to-learn-how-to-code-instead-of-learning-english.html