Languages+at+work

Languages at work
Series of activites, ppts, etc. to understand the importance of learning languages for the 21st century global workforce.

[|Duncan "We rely on the predominance of English...this can put us at a disadvantage"]

[|Try out these French quizzes for your basic language knowledge.] [|Try this advanced French proficiency test.]

France Please leave your values at the front desk. Chicken of the chief (poulet du chef) Omelette with the plugs (omelette aux lardons) Gratin of lawyer to the three cheeses (gratin d'avocat aux trois fromages) Plate of crudenesses (assiette de crudités) People with peace-maker do not pass || || To call room service, please open door and call Room Service. Please call quiet, people may sleep.
 * **Crazy mistranslations**
 * Hotel elevator, Paris:**
 * Translations spotted on a menu, Paris:**
 * Sign on a metal-detector scanner in France:**
 * ====Africa====
 * Ethiopia, Hotel:**

Asia
Choose twin bed or marriage size; we regret no King Kong size. For your convenience, we recommend courteous, efficient self-service. Ladies have fits upstairs. Teeth extracted by the latest methodists. Our nylons cost more than common, but you'll find they are the best in the long run. Cooles and heates: if you want just condition of warm air in your room, please control yourself. When passenger of foot heave in sight, tootle the horn. Trumpet him melodiously at first, but if he still obstacles your passage then tootle him with vigor. Stop. Drive sideways. Drop your trousers here for the best results. Upon arrival at Kimpo and Kimahie Airport, please wear your clothes || ||
 * Hotel, Seoul:**
 * Supermarket, Hong Kong:**
 * Outside a dress shop, Hong Kong:**
 * An advertisement by a Hong Kong dentist:**
 * In a Tokyo shop:**
 * Information booklet about using a hotel air conditioner, Japan:**
 * Car rental brochure, Tokyo:**
 * Detour sign in Kyushi, Japan:**
 * Dry cleaner's, Bangkok:**
 * Instructions on a Korean flight:**

[|Languages at work]:national information resource on careers with languages from the UK
[|These case studies illustrate clearly how people use languages in the world of work.]

Activities for class
CV activity: Francophone businesses: