Monday, March 27, 2006
Play it again!
A great way to learn a language is simply by listing to it. Watch a movie, listen to some lyrics of your favourite songs or enjoy interesting podcasts! Never heart of it? Podcasts are basically digital recordings of everything worth listening to (anyone remembering RADIO ?) The big advantage is, podcasts can be stopped, played and repeated anytime you want. So why not using your MP3 player and listen to some spoken words?
That´s right! Your iPOD, MP3 player or even your cell phone will be the only device you need to listen to English broadcasts just as you go! The web already provides us with funny, interesting and exiting podcast files, waiting to be downloaded to your player. You don't need an iPod - any media player will do (see above) even your laptop. So stop wasting your time and train your skills during your way home!
A very good source are radio stations or audio books. Try this BFBS link for example, they have some great shows available (free of charge and with lots of British humor). If you know other free sources – don´t wait to post them using our comment function!
Saturday, March 18, 2006
Take the BULATS Test at no cost!
WSI is carrying out a study comparing the levels of its students with their BULATS results. For this study, students can take the BULATS Computer Test at no cost. BULATS stands for Business Language Test Service, and is a group that was developed by four very prestigious language organizations to test the communication skills that are needed in real business situations.
The WSI students can take the test, find out their language level according to BULATS and get an official certificate. There is no obligation for students to take the test, but the advantages of the test and this study make it a great opportunity.
So don't hesitate to register for the BULATS test, take this chance to get to know your current ability. You can't fail the test since it is a level test. The test is very special because it adapts to your abilities. As you progress through the test, the computer selects each question on the basis of the previous answer. As a result, the test becomes progressively easier or more difficult until a consistent level of ability is achieved, usually in about 60 minutes.
The BULATS Test is free until the 30th of April. Don't wait too long to register!
Get more information at www.bulats.org
Sunday, March 12, 2006
Do you speak English?
We all know that TV reporters need to know a lot of stuff for their daily work these days. Memorizing all dates, every rule for each game and - of course - the names of the participating athletes. But that´s not all! What happens, when all of a sudden you have to interview a real winner?
Watch this clip from ´TV Total´ Germanys most funny TV show, to see what happens if you miss too many classes...
http://tvtotal.prosieben.de/components/videoplayer/0852/0852-00-02-wm_midband.html
Thursday, March 02, 2006
Smoking ban is on the way!
Can you image a real pub in the middle of London without smoke?
Well, you can experience this phenomenon next year! There will be a smoking ban at all pubs, clubs and restaurants in England from the Summer of 2007. The total ban will extend to all enclosed areas except private homes, residential care homes, hospitals, prisons and hotel bedrooms.
What do you think of this regulation? Write your own comment to this news. Try our new comment function to communicate in a new way.
More Information at BBC NEWS and Yahoo News.
Well, you can experience this phenomenon next year! There will be a smoking ban at all pubs, clubs and restaurants in England from the Summer of 2007. The total ban will extend to all enclosed areas except private homes, residential care homes, hospitals, prisons and hotel bedrooms. What do you think of this regulation? Write your own comment to this news. Try our new comment function to communicate in a new way.
More Information at BBC NEWS and Yahoo News.
