Tag: foreign languages

Help with learning intermediate and advanced legal Chinese

by on August 4, 2011 1:02 pm
Looking to improve your  beginning level Chinese language skills? The Law Library has acquired a copy of the following book and accompanying audio CD. 法律汉语 商事篇 (Chinese Law: Trade and Commerce) Call Number PL1117.5L38 Z36 2007 http://catalog/view/9228129 This is an intermediate/advanced level Chinese legal language study aid. The focus of the readings, vocabulary lists , and study questions… Read more Help with learning intermediate and advanced legal Chinese

Busuu - langauge learning community

by on March 16, 2009 9:46 am
Bussu offers free software and social networking features to help learn Spanish, French and German.  Requires registration. http://www.busuu.com/

Pronunciation Guide for Foreign Names

by on February 5, 2009 9:47 am
Voice of America provides a pronunciation guide for names of foreign leaders and dignitaries. Type  in a name or choose from an alphabetical list. Example of Sergio Viera de Mello from the VOA site. In addition to the written phonetic spelling, the site also provides an audio file of name being spoken in translation. DE… Read more Pronunciation Guide for Foreign Names