Sentences with phrase «other in a foreign language»

The brothers began speaking to each other in a foreign language.

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The CEOs also see acquiring foreign language skills to be beneficial, and most of them believe having Chinese language skills is more important than fluency in other languages, such as Spanish or Japanese.

In a second study, published today (June 2) in the Annals of Neurology, Bak set out to determine if the positive effects of bilingualism on cognition could actually be the other way around: that people who have better cognitive functions are more likely to learn foreign languageIn a second study, published today (June 2) in the Annals of Neurology, Bak set out to determine if the positive effects of bilingualism on cognition could actually be the other way around: that people who have better cognitive functions are more likely to learn foreign languagein the Annals of Neurology, Bak set out to determine if the positive effects of bilingualism on cognition could actually be the other way around: that people who have better cognitive functions are more likely to learn foreign languages.

Based on the above, UKTI commissioned the ECR program in combination with the PIB service to, among other things, allow companies to employ foreign - language - speaking students at U.K. universities and other British institutions of higher learning to address issues related to language and cultural barriers that companies may face in entering particular foreign markets.

There is no doubt that integrating other cultures, foreign languages and different ways of doing business into our economy is not easy, but companies should be seeking ways to harness newcomers» former business experience in real terms.

If the returnee hopes to work in foreign affairs, the government could ask the individual to demonstrate proficiency a language other than French, as many Asian nations have a limited number of French speakers.

In a statement, El - Gamal said the money would «in part fund social service programs such as domestic violence programs, Arabic and other foreign language classes, programs and services for homeless veterans, two multi-cultural art exhibits and immigration services.&raquIn a statement, El - Gamal said the money would «in part fund social service programs such as domestic violence programs, Arabic and other foreign language classes, programs and services for homeless veterans, two multi-cultural art exhibits and immigration services.&raquin part fund social service programs such as domestic violence programs, Arabic and other foreign language classes, programs and services for homeless veterans, two multi-cultural art exhibits and immigration services.»

The language - game concept is helpful as we try to understand ways of thinking in other cultures, not only primitive ones or those foreign to us but also the subcultures in our own country.

Besides the paradox of foreign missionaries establishing the indigenous process by which foreign domination was questioned, there is a theological paradox to this story: missionaries entered the missionary field to convert others, yet in the translation process it was they who first made the move to «convert» to a new language, with all its presuppositions and ramifications.

Though the technical language of trinitarian theology is a foreign tongue to most Christians, the confession of God as triune provides the framework in which other Christian beliefs cohere.

Those of us who grew up in church may know how to put together a tuna casserole and lead others In a hymn or two, but the basics of hospitality are a foreign language for many: How do I extend an invitatioin church may know how to put together a tuna casserole and lead others In a hymn or two, but the basics of hospitality are a foreign language for many: How do I extend an invitatioIn a hymn or two, but the basics of hospitality are a foreign language for many: How do I extend an invitation?

Another Italian company had tried to teach their Chinese employees Italian (not out of national chauvinism, but because Italian training manuals could then be used in China, perhaps also because Chinese workers whose only foreign language was Italian could not so easily be lured away to work for other foreign companies).

If Americans are to play their parts as world citizens with full responsibility, they must speedily extend and intensify the program of foreign language instruction, not only in the traditional fields of Latin, French, German, and Spanish but also, for large numbers of citizens, in Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, and other non-European languages.

At Acts 10:46, Luke used a variation of the same expressions found in 2:11 alongside «speaking in tongues,» so that prophesying in a foreign language is most probably meant again.46 Peter's companions from Joppa in a multilingual society would presumably have recognized other languages than their own.

The contact with one teacher is supplemented by interaction with various other teachers who provide specific instruction in foreign language, music, fine arts, handwork, woodwork, and movement.

Courses may be offered in math, foreign language, science, English, or in other subjects.

Although Rohani argues for constructive interactions with other countries and although he supports applying a softer political tone — as opposed to the combative, controversial and provocative language that Mahmoud Ahmadinejad or other hardliners utilize — when dealing with the international community and regional state actors in regards to Syria, Rohani has not called for an overall sweeping shift in Iran's foreign policy.

Tories hope that axeing foreign - language versions of documents explaining how to claim benefits would make it harder for immigrants such as newly arrived Romanians and Bulgarians to cash in on the UK's benefits system, encourage others already here to learn English — and save money spent on translators.

«Until now, we and others have described how using a foreign language affects the way that we think,» said Boaz Keysar, the UChicago psychology professor in whose lab the research was conducted.

I live up here in Canada now but you're on that other side of the country where they speak foreign languages and stuff.

Recently, I have been looking at websites that offer the opportunity to become «pen - pals» with someone in a foreign country who wants to become more proficient in each other's language, and so I had this (crazy?)

The second video is in a foreign language... but she shows great exercises to help you really see the power of the TRX or other suspension systems.

Unlike speaking a foreign language in other European countries, learning and speaking just a few key phrases in Italian can delight even the grumpiest of shop owners.

Also I do not believe in pre-nuptuals but since there are so many people in the world actively scamming others I think this is the one instance (foreign dating) where they are so far away — not understanding the language / culture etc — where I would sacrifice a little romance and make it clear that if you marry me you get nothing financially (as nicely as possible).

Meetic was orginally a European based dating site but their membership has grown worldwide through acquisitions and by launching other foreign language sites in Spanish, French, Italian and German.

This is the scam in which weeks of great email correspondence, from a lovely Ukrainian bride, are followed by a sad message informing the man involved that the Ukrainian / Russian woman has lost her job and now has no money for translator fees to write her mails in English, German or French (or any other foreign language).

These women are popular because they are generally well - educated, know another foreign language and understand other cultures, and have a greater chance of finding employment in a new country.

Zemeckis has apparently determined that audiences will no longer support the fiction that a group of foreign - language characters all speak to each other in English, so he's forced to invent all sorts of pretexts for Petit to speak primarily in the language of Hollywood: he's going to New York so he must practice; Annie speaks good English, so she's happy to establish their relationship in that language.

Despite some genuinely hilarious sequences that, regrettably, are spaced too far apart, this meditation on the things that matter in life is too slow and at times too forced to deserve the high praise it has been getting (including an Oscar nomination for best foreign language film that should have gone to a number of other more worthwhile pictures).

While many groups require the film to be in a foreign language, others merely ask that the film be produced outside of the U.S..

(1) The Intouchables, an $ 11.5 million dramedy, based on a true story, that was co-written and co-directed by Olivier Nakache and Eric Toledano and has become the second highest - grossing French film of all - time in France and grossed more than $ 355 million internationally (more than any other French film and, for that matter, any non-English-language film, save for The Passion of the Christ); and (2) Rust and Bone, a fictional drama that was co-written and directed by Jacques Audiard, a best foreign language film Oscar nominee three years ago for France's Un Prophet, and features tour - de-force performances from Marion Cotillard, the best actress Oscar winner five years ago, and Matthias Schonaerts, the star of last year's Belgian nominee Bullhead.

The year's other Oscar nominees besides Tandy and Pfeiffer fall squarely in the «solid» category, though it's significant that one of them was in a foreign language — still rare to this day, even though subtitles have become much more commonplace on television.

That could make it eligible for awards contention in other categories as well as the foreign - language section.

«The Insult has had an extensive international film festival tour over the past year, including stops along the way in Venice, Telluride, Toronto, and most recently Palm Springs, where Ziad participated in a panel with the other shortlisted foreign language directors,» commented Cohen.

Following a short qualifying run for other categories late in 2017, Sony Pictures Classics» foreign - language nominee A Fantastic Woman by Sebastián Lelio is heading to theaters this weekend.

«Son of Saul» The Hungarian Holocaust drama is a frontrunner in the foreign - language film race but could also score nods in other categories.

Two other pictures with notable LGBTQ themes that might make some noise in the foreign - language category are «BPM» and «A Fantastic Woman,» France and Chile's official Oscar submissions, respectively.

Oscar buzz has surrounded Cotillard yet again for her performance in «Rust and Bone» and if nominated, she would become the fifth woman to receive multiple acting nominations for performances in a foreign language, alongside Penelope Cruz, Sophia Loren, and others.

In the audio department, this one shows even less effort than other VHS - to - DVD Sing Along Songs releases; it offers only a two - channel Dolby Digital Stereo track in English and no foreign language tracIn the audio department, this one shows even less effort than other VHS - to - DVD Sing Along Songs releases; it offers only a two - channel Dolby Digital Stereo track in English and no foreign language tracin English and no foreign language track.

Sebastián Lelio's «A Fantastic Woman,» which won the Academy Award for foreign - language film, is an unrepentant fable in a time when transgender people and others in the LGBTQ community are demanding wider rights in countries, including Chile, that have treated them as deviants and curiosities.

Although this resource has been designed with learners of English for speakers of other languages in mind, it can easily be adapted for other teaching contexts such as Modern Foreign Languages.

Must have master's degree in English literature or other academic subject that requires intensive reading, a verbal GRE score of at least 600, and a command of at least one foreign language.

New methods and technologies are opening up incredible opportunities in this realm, providing real - world connections with those speaking other languages, thus motivating students to learn to communicate in a foreign language.

Many Americans were introduced to foreign languages in middle school or high school classes that emphasized conjugation of verbs and other dull grammatical tasks rather than relevant communication skills.

The report calls for more support in all levels of the U.S. education system to develop a more integrated approach in order to improve foreign language skills and knowledge of other cultures starting in primary education.

Malcolm Trobe, interim general secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders, said: «We are concerned about the continuing decline in entries to A levels in modern foreign languages, and other «minority» subjects such as music and design and technology.

A fun way to learn colours and numbers in French or any other foreign language.

Additionally, 58 per cent of school leaders have had to offer enhanced salaries or other financial incentives to recruit teachers, while 27 per cent are no longer able to provide courses in some subjects, such as design and technology, music and modern foreign languages.

It's like traveling in a foreign country — we have to understand each others» language.»

But the vast majority of the city's roughly 1,100 foreign language teachers still receive no targeted professional development, as compared to weekly development for teachers in other subjects, the paper noted.