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Forbidden City Starbucks replaced
An update on the Starbucks mentioned in As You Like It ... it's now been replaced by a cafe serving more traditional Chinese fare.
from : samjones
24th September 2007
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International Quidditch
Just a brief post to draw attention to this article in the Guardian.Apparently, the English language version of the last instalment of the Harry Potter saga sells more overseas than in the UK - people don't want to wait for the translation. A million copies were sold last month in Germany alone, and the Chinese love it, racking up a number of pre-orders 200% higher than the last one.Apart from wizard-fever, this shows how important popular culture is in relation to the globalisation of...
from : samjones
19th September 2007
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Language cop scours Beijing for bad English
Preparation in Beijing prior to the Olympics, and efforts to correct potential misunderstandings.
from : samjones
13th August 2007
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Public Diplomacy Watch: Stop the Proposed VOA Cuts
Proposed changes in strategic direction of Voice of America
from : samjones
19th March 2007
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“What absolute drivel, what rubbish, what poppycock.”
We launched As You Like It yesterday here at Demos. We had a really interesting discussion that touched on some fascinating areas covered in the report - language learning, global powers, international development. Thanks to everyone that came down, and especially to our speakers and panellists David Graddol and Simon Anholt who shared with us their considerable insights and expertise. There was some ripe coverage yesterday of our pamphlet too...
from : petebradwell
16th March 2007
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"Je veux go" - Launching As You Like It
Lots of interesting stories about languages recently. Perhaps most interesting was a report on the BBC website on the emergence of a new language in Cameroon: frananglais. It's a mixture, apparently, of French, English and Creole, and has been causing teachers there some consternation. Interesting stuff, and especially for us perhaps; Sam and I have just finished writing As You Like It...
from : petebradwell
28th February 2007
