Linguarama

23/03/2020

These seven Japanese words are utterly beautiful. Read through them to feel a deep sense of calm.
Such as 'shōganai', meaning literally ‘there is no means or method’ - a reminder that sometimes we have to accept things as they are, allowing us to let go of negative feelings.

A new book translates 43 different Japanese words into English, introducing ideas that can help people in the West live differently. We’ve picked out seven of the most poignant.

20/03/2020

Changing perceptions, one word at a time!
Oxford Dictionary has been quietly replacing definitions and examples that could be perceived as stereotypical or just downright sexist. So, no more ‘nagging housewives’ or ‘high-maintenance girlfriends’ to be found! A step in the right direction.

After extensive research, reference publisher is quietly replacing examples that ‘unnecessarily perpetuate stereotypes’ – while also reflecting how language is used

19/03/2020

Check this out!
MCN have put together an extensive list of some great worldwide online resources!
So, you can keep yourself busy and feel like you’re traveling the world. (sort of)

Visit a museum. How about the Vatican?
Discover a park. Try Yellow Stone National Park.
Explore some amazing collections. Why not the Henry Ford Collection?
Take a course. Learn to paint or cook.
Read. Lots to see at the National Archives of Japan.
And, of course, you can keep your English going with online lessons with us. :-)

Check our list (updated daily) to access to endless open content, educational resources for e-learning, and virtual retreats to art, culture, and history.

08/03/2020

= International Women’s Day!
"An equal world is an enabled world" - and every one of us can do our bit to bring about gender equality.

This year’s campaign highlights six key areas:
1. Championing women forging tech innovation
2. Applauding equality for women athletes
3. Forging inclusive workplaces so women thrive
4. Supporting women to earn on their own terms
5. Empowering women through health education
6. Increasing visibility for female creatives

Protests raise awareness of discrimination on International Women's Day.

05/03/2020

World Book Day!
Some great costumes.
https://metro.co.uk/2020/03/05/best-world-book-day-costumes-seen-far-12352707/

We want World Book Day for adults.

05/03/2020

Linguarama Roma will remain open, so at least your Language training can go ahead as planned.
If you are smart working or are unable to come into the school we can offer you online lessons instead. Contact us for more details: [email protected] or 0685355707
Meanwhile:
1) No kissing your English trainers 😉
2) We can guarantee our trainers all have clean hands 🤚🧼🖐

Italy has announced the closure off all schools and universities due to the spread of coronavirus, as the death toll across the country rose to 79. More follows…

04/03/2020

Two word love stories.
Have a favourite?

24/02/2020

With voice-activated apps, computer assisted tools and even translation earpieces, do we still need to learn languages?

Developers say you can now converse effortlessly using translation tech, but others are not so sure.

20/02/2020

Do you work in the UK or with the British?
Here are some helpful translations. 😀
So true! I've just used number 9!!