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Foreign languages
Oscars’ Snub to World Cinema Promotes a Very Outdated Worldview
Four minutes into the 1994 Oscars, host Whoopi Goldberg declared: “Tonight we gather to honour Hollywood’s best, which is also the world’s best”
Learning to Speak English? Making Yourself Understood Isn’t All About the Accent
Being able to communicate effectively in a foreign language is a challenge faced by many of us. If you’re a newcomer to a country, conveying a message in a language that is not your mother tongue is often necessary to access vital services, perform well on the job, achieve good grades and integrate into society.
