Babbel's been doing a solid job of picking up users as it attempts to help people around the world learn new tongues over their lunch breaks, but evidently, it's not picking up steam in the US as well as it would like. The remedy? Buy the market share one so desires. Today, the company has announced the acquisition of San Francisco's own PlaySay -- … [Read more...]
Babbel launches subscription-based language learning program for iPad
January 7, 2013 by
Looks as if there's a new twist in the language learning game. Following the release of a basics guide on the iPad last year, Babbel has decided to bring most of its 11 language guides to Apple's tablet line -- but rather than forcing customers to fork out giant sums for the full monty, it's offering tools in smaller subscription chunks. Learners … [Read more...]
Nine Films Vie For Foreign Language Oscar
December 21, 2012 by
Nine films have made it to the next round of voting in the Foreign Language Film category at the upcoming 85th Academy Awards®. This shortlist will be shrunk down to the five nominees to be announced with the rest of this year's nominees on Thursday, January 10th 2013. Those that made the cut include: "Amour," directed by Michael Haneke … [Read more...]
Tip of the Week: Impress the locals with your language skills from Fodors.com!
May 8, 2012 by
Passport, toothbrush, teddy bear (we don't judge), and vocabulary—essentials on any trip. If you're taking a vacation it's critical to learn at least some of the basic words and phrases in the language of your destination. Fodor's Travel News … [Read more...]
Na'vi or nerdy People talk Avatar language
August 7, 2011 by
VANCOUVER - Na'vi or nerdy?The hundreds of people around the world committed to learning Na'vi, the language created for the giant blue aliens in the blockbuster movie Avatar, apparently ... Vancouver News latest RSS headlines - Big News Network.com … [Read more...]
Say it Right and Get a (Free) Bite in NYC with the Living Language Food Truck
August 5, 2011 by
Attention New York Fodorites: Start brushing up on your high school foreign language knowledge! To celebrate the release of their brand new Platinum products, Living Language will be loading up a food truck with culinary delights and serving free treats. Fodor's Travel Wire … [Read more...]
