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Top 100 Language Lovers 2011 – Talking with the winners #1 – Judy & Dagmar Jenner

Jun 30th, 2011 | By | Category: Language Lovers Toplist

Let us now get to know our winners better, starting with the Professionals Blogs category. Here is our interview with Judy Jenner, the author – together with her twin sister Dagmar – of Translation Times.



5 Tipps, wie Du ein Upgrade für Deinen Flug bekommst

Jun 30th, 2011 | By | Category: Deutsch

Manchmal dürfen ein paar wenige glückliche Economy Class Passagiere kurzfristig in der Business oder gar First Class fliegen. Um die Chancen zu erhöhen in den Genuss von richtig schön viel Platz, vernünftiger Bord-Verpflegung und einem entspannten Flug zu kommen, gibt es einige Tricks. 1. Gesunden Menschenverstand nutzen Das heißt: Immer schön freundlich sein, nicht um [...]



Feria de Abril or Oktoberfest?

Jun 30th, 2011 | By | Category: English

What do these two festivals have in common? One has a Spanish origin and the other is from Germany. Both are characterized by events that have become famous all over the world. It was estimated that 6 million tourists went to Oktoberfest last year, and about one million people attended the Feria de Abril in Seville.



A la feria de Abril o Oktoberfest?

Jun 30th, 2011 | By | Category: Español

Que tienen en común estas dos festividades? Una de origen español y la otra de origen alemán. Ambas se caracterizan por haberse convertido en eventos mundialmente famosos. Se estimo que 6 millones de turistas fueron al Oktoberfest el año pasado, y alrededor de otro millón de personas acudió a la feria de Sevilla. Orígenes La [...]



Svenska är…

Jun 29th, 2011 | By | Category: Svenska

”Långa blonda vackra människor som har bara H&M kläder och sitter i sina typiska röda stugor med vita knutar, fyllda med IKEA möbler, medans dom ätter knäckbröd med konstig sill ock köttbullar på” För att vara ett ganska litet land i värden har Sverige relativt stort intryck på resten av värdens befolkning. De flesta människor [...]



The Swedes are…

Jun 29th, 2011 | By | Category: English

For being a rather small country in the world, Sweden has a relatively big impact on the global population. Most people can name many Swedish brands, such as: Volvo, Saab, H&M, Absolut Vodka, Acne Jeans, Ericsson, Bjorn Borg, IKEA, Electrolux, “Swedish Massage”



Vacanze alternative

Jun 28th, 2011 | By | Category: Italiano

Tempo di vacanze! Forse alcuni di voi hanno già programmato le ferie minuto per minuto, ma sono sicura che molti sono ancora indecisi sul da farsi. Mare? Montagna? Città d’arte? Se non avete idee e le solite mete non vi attirano più, questo è l’articolo che fa per voi. Per una volta, potreste provare una [...]



Non-traditional holidays

Jun 28th, 2011 | By | Category: English

If you don’t have any idea and usual destinations have no appeal, this is the article for you! This year you could also consider a non traditional holiday, to turn your summer vacations into an opportunity to volunteer, to increase your knowledge, to think about yourself. Here you can find a couple of plans… ready to go?



L’anglais dans les oreilles (4/4)

Jun 27th, 2011 | By | Category: Français

Nous arrivons au terme de notre feuilleton avec last but not least New York City! Emelyn n’habite certes pas à NYC même, mais à Millburn, New Jersey, à quelques miles de là et c’est quasiment tout comme ! « Partir aux USA était un rêve d’enfance. A la fin de mes études en France, des [...]



Away from Home (4/4)

Jun 27th, 2011 | By | Category: English

Our four-instalment series of French expats ends today with, last but not least, New York City! Even though Emelyn does not live in NYC itself but actually in Millburn, New Jersey, a few miles away from it, it’s as good as the same!