Richard Brooks, Author at K International

Published On - March 16, 2010

Catalonia May Require Cinemas To Show Films In Catalan

Catalonia, a region of Spain with its own distinct language and culture, is expected to require cinemas to begin showing more movies in Catalan. The bill is being passed at a time when Catalan is trying to emphasize and protect its unique cultural identity as immigrants flock to the region....

Published On - March 9, 2010

Richard Brooks Language Blog

Medical Interpreting Services Help Bridge Language Gaps In Some US Hospitals

Hospitals naturally encounter patients who speak a cornucopia of different languages-far too many for them to have an interpreter on staff for each one. However, language barriers make it extremely difficult to treat patients....

Published On - March 9, 2010

Richard Brooks Language BlogTags: Law

New Welsh Language Law Proposed

A new measure has been proposed in Wales to help encourage the use of the Welsh language there. According to the BBC, the new proposal, which was just published by the assembly government, has several key features. First, it would require some private sector companies to provide services in Welsh wh...

Published On - March 3, 2010

Richard Brooks Language Blog

Syllabary Keypad Developed for Cherokee Language

To help people communicate in Cherokee, the Cherokee Nation has developed a new Cherokee-specific computer keypad.The device makes it much easier for people to use computers to communicate in Cherokee....

Published On - March 2, 2010

Richard Brooks Language Blog

How Do Babies Learn Language?

Can you teach your baby new words, maybe even make him smarter, by putting him in front of the television? That was the promise of the popular “Baby Einstein” videos-parents get a break....

Published On - February 18, 2010

Richard Brooks Language Blog

Is Romance the Best Way to Learn a New Language?

Here's a special Valentine's Day tip for learning a new language- find a foreign sweetheart! According to this article from DallasNews.com, a love affair is the best way to become fluent in another language....

Published On - February 15, 2010

Richard Brooks Language Blog

TSA Sued by Student Detained Over Arabic Flashcards

In America, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has a reputation for jumping at little things like fingernail clippers (or Congressional Medals of Honor) while letting major threats (like guns in carry-on baggage) slip through unnoticed. ...

Published On - February 9, 2010

Richard Brooks Language Blog

RIP Boa Sr, Last Speaker of the Bo Language

On Friday, Boa Sr, the last surviving member of the Bo tribe of the Andaman Islands, died. The Bo language, of which she was the last surviving speaker, died with her. The Bo tribe is believed to have inhabited the islands for over 65,000 years. Boa Sr was born in the northern Andamans when her [&he...

Published On - February 2, 2010

Richard Brooks Language BlogTags: Language, Translation

I Love You in 25 languages

To help you to be extra romantic this Valentine’s Day we have posted numerous translations of I Love You below… Good Luck! I love you in Bulgarian: Обичам те I love you in Catalan: T’estimo I love you in Chinese: Cantonese: 我愛你 – Mandarin: 我愛你; 我爱你 I love you in C...

Published On - February 2, 2010

Richard Brooks Language BlogTags: French