I would like to present to you an e-book I recently had the opportunity to translate from English to French: the Language Hacking Guide (published in French as Domptez les langues étrangères) by Benny Lewis.

At age 21, Benny only spoke his mother tongue, English. He then started to travel the world and learn the languages of the countries he lived in. Today, seven years later, he speaks 7 foreign languages fluently, knows the basics of several more, works as a freelance translator and moves to another country every 3 months.

In his book, Benny explains his very uncommon techniques that have helped him to learn foreign languages very fast and speak them from day one. Oral communication is the most important aspect for him and most of his advice is therefore centered around speaking the language. Benny’s tips will most notably help you to make a detailed study plan, overcome your shyness and speak your foreign language from day one, create an immersion environment even if you are not in a country where the language is spoken, use memorization techniques, prioritize what to learn and make time to study even if you are very busy.

The guide also includes a series of work sheets with exercises that are related to the points presented in the different chapters as well as a series of audio interviews, among others with Moses McCormick who has managed to learn almost 50 languages (!) without ever leaving his native Ohio and professor Alexander Arguelles who has dedicated his entire life to studying languages.

The books is primarily aimed at those who are learning their first foreign language and whose objective is to be rapidly able to have conversations with native speakers, but even real polyglots will find new ideas. Indeed, Benny’s advice does not resemble anything you would find in a traditional course. He has no magic recipe to sell to you and does not hide from you that learning a language will require hard work and a heavy investment, but his tips will make the learning process more fun and more efficient.

If you have become curious, click here to learn more about the Language Hacking guide or for 59$. You will not only receive the original English version together with the work sheets and the audio interviews, but also the French version (translated by me) and translations into various other languages (Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, German, etc.). You can also buy an English-only version for just 49$.

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J’aimerais vous présenter un livre électronique que j’ai récemment eu l’occasion de traduire de l’anglais vers le français : le Language Hacking Guide (publié en français sous le titre Domptez les langues étrangères) par Benny Lewis.

À l’âge de 21 ans, Benny ne parlait que sa langue maternelle, l’anglais. Il a alors commencé à voyager à travers le monde et à apprendre les langues des pays dans lesquels il vivait. Aujourd’hui, sept ans plus tard, il parle couramment 7 langues étrangères, connaît les bases de plusieurs autres, travaille en tant que traducteur indépendant et change de pays tous les 3 mois.

Dans son livre, Benny explique les techniques très inhabituelles qui l’ont aidé à apprendre des langues très rapidement et à les parler dès le premier jour. La communication orale est l’aspect le plus important pour lui et la plupart des conseils prodigués concernent donc essentiellement le fait de parler la langue. Les astuces de Benny vous aideront notamment à élaborer un plan d’étude détaillé, à surmonter votre timidité et parler votre langue étrangère dès le premier jour, à créer un environnement d’immersion même si vous n’êtes pas dans un pays où la langue est parlée, à utiliser des techniques de mémorisation, à faire le tri des choses à apprendre et à trouver le temps pour étudier même si vous êtes très occupé.

Le guide comprend également une série de fiches de travail avec des exercices se rapportant aux points présentés dans les différents chapitres et une série d’interviews audio (en anglais), notamment avec Moses McCormick qui a réussi l’exploit d’apprendre près de 50 langues (!) sans jamais quitter son Ohio natal et le professeur Alexander Arguelles qui a consacré sa vie entière à l’étude des langues.

Le livre s’adresse en premier lieu à ceux qui apprennent leur première langue étrangère et dont l’objectif est d’être rapidement en mesure d’avoir des conversations avec des locuteurs natifs, mais même les polyglottes confirmés y trouveront des idées nouvelles. En effet, les conseils de Benny ne ressemblent en rien à ce que vous lirez dans les méthodes traditionnelles. Il n’y pas de recette magique à vous vendre et ne vous cache pas qu’apprendre une langue étrangère requiert du travail et un engagement lourd, mais ses astuces permettent de rendre l’apprentissage plus amusant, plus ludique et plus efficace.

Si j’ai éveillé votre curiosité, cliquez ici pour en apprendre davantage sur le guide Domptez les langues étrangères ou cliquez sur le bouton suivant pour l’acheter directement au prix de 59$. Vous ne recevrez non seulement la traduction française avec les fiches de travail et les interviews audio (en anglais), mais également la version originale en anglais et plusieurs traductions dans d’autres langues (espagnol, portugais, italien, allemand, etc.). Vous pouvez également acheter une version en anglais seulement pour 49$.

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Goethe Institut

The German language diplomas from Goethe Institut are the most well-known German language qualifications around the world. They are recognized in many countries and can be taken in Germany and abroad.

Goethe Institut offers the following tests and diplomas:

• Goethe-Zertifikat A1: Fit in Deutsch 1 (for young people) – basic language skills. Contains a written examination and a short oral examination
• Goethe-Zertifikat A1: Start Deutsch 1 – basic language skills. Contains a written examination and a short oral examination
• Goethe-Zertifikat A2: Fit in Deutsch 2 (for young people) – ability to understand and be understood in simple German. Contains a written examination and a short oral examination
• Goethe-Zertifikat A2: Start Deutsch 2 – ability to understand and be understood in simple German. Contains a written examination and a short oral examination
• Goethe-Zertifikat B1: ZD für Jugendliche (German certificate for young people) – sound basic knowledge of everyday German. Contains a written examination and a short oral examination
• Goethe Zertifikat B1: Zertifikat Deutsch – sound basic knowledge of everyday German. Contains a written examination and a short oral examination
• Zertifikat Deutsch für den Beruf (German certificate for professional purposes) – independent command of the language. Contains a written examination and an oral examination
• Goethe-Zertifikat B2 – advanced language skills- Contains a written examination and an oral examination
• Test Deutsch als Fremdsprache (Test of German as a foreign language) – advanced level B2-C1. The TestDaF exam is the language qualification that facilitates admission to university and is recognized by every university in Germany. The test components are reading comprehension, listening comprehension, a written examination and oral expression.
• Prüfung Wirtschaftsdeutsch International (International business German test) – knowledge of business German at an advanced level (C1). Contains a written examination and an individual oral examination
• Goethe-Zertifikat C1 – very advanced language skills. Contains a written examination and an oral examination. At many German universities and further-education institutions, foreign applicants with a Goethe-Zertifikat C1 are exempted from the language entrance test.
• Goethe-Zertifkat C2: Zentrale Oberstufenprüfung – highly advanced linguistic skills. Contains a written examination and an individual oral examination. The Goethe-Zertifikat C2: Zentrale Oberstufenprüfung enables foreign students to apply to German universities.
• Kleines Deutsches Sprachdiplom – very highly advanced linguistic skills. Contains a written examination and an individual oral examination. The Kleines Deutsches Sprachdiplom enables foreign students to apply to German universities.
• Großes Deutsches Sprachdiplom – mastery of standard German to the highest level. Contains a written examination (including questions on set books the candidates have to read in advance) and an individual oral examination. The Großes Deutsches Sprachdiplom enables foreign students to be admitted to German universities, qualifying them for courses there in the social sciences and German.

Click here for more information on the German language diplomas offered by Goethe Institut

Österreichisches Sprachdiplom Deutsch (ÖSD)

The Österreichisches Sprachdiplom Deutsch (ÖSD) is the Austrian State diploma in German as a foreign language. The diplomas are available in all 6 levels from A1 to C2, including a business German diploma at level C2. They are recognized for immigration purposes and to study in universities and Austria and Germany.

More information on the ÖSD website

Test Wirtschaftsdeutsch als Fremdsprache (WiDaf) – Business German as a foreign language

Test WiDaF was developed by the French-German chamber of commerce to assess the candidates’ level of business German. It consists in 150 multiple choice questions and awards a score from 0 to 990 points, corresponding to levels A1 to C2. The test can be taken in France, Germany and several other countries.

More information on the French-German chamber of commerce

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Lebanese American University, Beirut, Lebanon – Summer Institute for Intensive Arabic Language and Culture
Dates: 28 June – 6 August 2010
Language courses: Arabic language and culture courses at elementary, upper elementary, intermediate and advanced levels
More information on the Lebanese American University’s website

American University of Beirut, Lebanon – Summer Arabic Program
Dates: 30 June – 13 August 2010
Language courses: Introductory Arabic / High introductory Arabic / Low intermediate Arabic / Intermediate Arabic / High intermediate Arabic / Advanced Arabic / Superior Arabic
More information on the American University of Beirut’s website

American University in Cairo, Egypt – Summer Program
Dates: June – July
Language courses: Modern Standard Arabic / Egyptian spoken Arabic
More information on the American University of Cairo’s website

Al Akhawayn University, Morocco – Arabic and North African Studies Program
Dates: 31 May – 23 July 2010
Language courses: Beginning Arabic / Intermediate Arabic / Advanced Arabic / Journalistic and literary Arabic / Moroccan colloquial Arabic
More information on the Al Akhawayn University’s website
 
 
Bulgarian

St Cyril and St Methodius University of Veliko Turnovo, Bulgaria – International Summer Seminar
Dates: 1 – 15 August 2010 / 1 – 22 August 2010
Language courses: Bulgarian language and culture courses
More information on the University’s website

American University in Bulgaria – Summer Program
Dates: 25 July – 14 August 2010
Language courses: Bulgarian language, culture, and history
More information on the American University in Bulgaria’s website
 
 
Catalan

University of Barcelona, Spain – Catalan Summer Courses
Dates: June – September 2010
Language courses: Comprehension and introduction to oral skills / Development of oral skills / Fluency and oral accuracy / Catalan course for University students /
More information on the University of Barcelona’s website
 
 
Chinese

Tsinghua University, China – Summer School
Dates: 27 June 2010 – 24 July 2010
Language courses: Chinese language and culture program
More information on Tsinghua University’s website

Shanghai International Studies University, China – Summer Chinese Language Program
Dates: 5 – 30 July 2010 / 19 July – 13 August 2010 / 2 – 27 August 2010
Language courses: Chinese courses including listening, comprehension, conversation and reading
More information on the Shanghai International Studies University’s website

Chinese University of Hong Kong, China – International Summer School
Dates: 3 – 24 August 2010
Language courses: Chinese (Putonghua) courses at 5 different levels
More information on the Chinese University of Hong Kong’s website
 
 
Croatian

University of Zagreb, Croatia – University School of Croatian Language and Culture
Dates: 26 June – 23 July 2010
Language courses: Croatian language courses from beginner to advanced level
More information on the University of Zagreb’s website
 
 
Czech

Charles University Prague, Czech Republic – Czech Summer School
Dates: 5 – 30 July 2010
Language courses: Intensive Czech language course
More information on Charles University’s website

University of West Bohemia, Pilsen, Czech Republic – International Summer Language School
Dates: 12 – 30 July 2010
Language courses: Czech for foreigners
More information on the University of West Bohemia’s website
 
 
Danish

Copenhagen University College of Engineering, Denmark – Summer School 2010
Dates: 2 August – 20 August 2010
Language courses: Intensive Danish course – Danish language and culture
More information on Copenhagen University’s website
 
 
Dutch

Utrecht University, Netherlands – Utrecht Summer School 2010
Dates: July – August 2010 (various sessions)
Language courses: Dutch language courses (level 1 to 5) / Dutch language for German-speaking students / Dutch language and culture for European Parliament interpreters
More information on Utrecht University’s website

University of Amsterdam, Netherlands – Amsterdam-Maastricht Summer University
Dates: 9 -27 August 2010
Language courses: Intensive Dutch language course at 6 different levels
More information on the Amsterdam-Maastricht Summer University’s website

Tilburg University, Netherlands – Summer School
Dates: 15 July – 15 August
Language courses: Dutch intensive summer courses / Dutch for speakers of German
More information on Tilburg University’s website

Catholic University of Leuven, Belgium – Summer Course
Dates: 30 July – 27 August 2010
Language courses: Intensive Dutch course at 5 different levels
More information on the Catholic University of Leuven’s website

University of Hasselt, Belgium – Summer Course
Dates: 25 July – 14 August 2010
Language courses: Intermediate course for students who already have a basic level of Dutch
More information on the University of Hasselt’s website
 
 
English

University of Aberystwyth, UK – International Summer School
Dates: 26 June – 10 September 2010
Language courses: English and communicative skills / Professional development for English teachers / Trinity College London Certificate in teaching English to speakers of other languages
More information on the University of Aberystwyth’s website

University of Westminster, UK – Summer School of English
Dates: 5 July – 20 August 2010
Language courses: English language / Academic English / English language & cultural studies / Business English / Intensive speaking / English for Law / English for film & TV / Adventures in writing
More information on the University of Westminster’s website

University of Sheffield, UK – International Summer School
Dates: 4 May – 3 September
Language courses: Pre-sessional academic English / General English with options (academic study skills / business English & case studies / IELTS/USEPT preparation / social English and British culture)
More information on the University of Sheffield’s website

University of St Andrews, Scotland, UK – English Language Summer Schools
Dates: June – August 2010
Language courses: English for specific purposes / English for general purposes / English for teenagers and families / English for negotiations
More information on the University of St Andrews’ website

University of Manchester, UK – International Summer School
Language courses: General English with cultural visits
More information on the University of Manchester’s website

University of Bedfordshire, UK – Summer School
Dates: 12 – 30 July 2010 / 31 August – 17 September 2010
Language courses: English for study / General English / Business English / Media writing
More information on the University of Bedfordshire’s website

University of Salford, UK – Summer English Study Programme
Dates: 1 June – 2 July 2010 / 5 July – 6 August 2010 / 9 August – 10 September 2010
Language courses: Intensive English language courses
More information on the University of Salford’s website

University College Cork, Ireland – Summer School
Dates: 21 June – 27 August 2010
Language courses: General English / English for business / One-to-one tuition / Cambridge First certificate of English preparation course
More information on University College Cork’s website

University of Toronto, Canada – International English Programs
Dates: July – August 2010
Language courses: Youth English programs (general English / intensive English / TOEFL and academic preparation) / Adult English programs (general English / business English / academic English / teaching English / TOEFL preparation / speaking & pronunciation / business communication)
More information on the University of Toronto’s website

Georgetown University, USA – Summer Intensive English Program
Dates: 24 May – 16 July 2010
Language courses: Intensive English language courses from basic to advanced level
More information on Georgetown University’s website

University of Massachusetts at Boston, USA – Summer ESL in Boston
Dates: 1 June – 6 August 2010
Language courses: Intensive English course / University preparation course
More information on the University’s website

University of Michigan, USA – English Language Institute Summer Programs
Dates: 28 June – 13 August 2010
Language courses: English for academic purposes / English for business studies / English for legal studies
More information on the University of Michigan’s website

University of California at Berkeley, USA – Summer English Language Institute
Dates: 6 July – 13 August 2010
Language courses: English as a second language / English for specific purposes / American language and culture
More information on the University of Berkeley’s website

Yale University, USA – English Language Institute
Dates: 28 June – 6 August 2010
Language courses: Intensive English language course / American English for graduate students / American English for students of business / American English for students of law
More information on Yale University’s website
 
 
Estonian

Tallinn University, Estonia – Tallinn Summer School
Dates: 12 – 30 July 2010
Language courses: Estonian language courses at beginner and intermediate level
More information on Tallinn University’s website

University of Tartu, Estonia – International Summer University
Dates: 19 July – 30 July 2010 and 2 August – 13 August 2010 (for English speakers) / 29 July – 7 August 2010 (for Finnish speakers)
Language courses: Estonian language course for beginners / Estonian language course pre-intermediate level / Estonian language course intermediate level
More information on the University of Tartu’s website
 
 
French

Catholic University of Lille, France – European Summer Program
Dates: 2 June – 15 July 2010
Language courses: French courses at beginner, intermediate and advanced level
More information on the Catholic University of Lille’s website

University of Nice, France – International Summer School
Dates: 1 – 28 July 2010 / 3 – 26 August 2010
Language courses: Intensive French courses
More information on the University of Nice’s website

University of Avignon, France – Summer Courses
Dates: 1 – 22 July 2010
Language courses: Summer course French language and theater
More information on the University of Avignon’s website

American University of Paris, France – French immersion
Dates: 31 May – 23 June 2010 / 24 June – 17 July 2010
Language courses: French immersion courses
More information on the American University of Paris’ website

University of Geneva, Switzerland – Summer Course in French Language and Francophone Civilization
Dates: 28 June – 27 August 2010 / 19 July – 27 August 2010 (University preparation session)
Language courses: French language courses (beginner, intermediate and advanced levels) / Intensive course for beginners / University preparatory course
More information on the University of Geneva’s website
 
 
German

Bremen University of Applied Sciences, Germany – International Summer School
Dates: 4 July – 26 July 2010 / 2 August – 26 August 2010
Language courses: Intensive German language courses (basic, intermediate and advanced levels)
More information on Bremen University’s website

Berlin School of Economics and Law, Germany – Berlin International Summer School
Dates: 27 June – 17 July 2010
Language courses: German language course for beginners / German language course for advanced beginners
More information on the Berlin School of Economics and Law’s website

University of Cologne, Germany – International Cologne Summer Language Courses
Dates: 4 – 26 August 2010
Language courses: Intensive courses training general language skills / German studies and German history / Business German / German for students of Law / Didactics of German as a foreign language
More information on the University of Cologne’s website

University of Freiburg, Germany – International Summer Courses
Dates: 2 – 27 August 2010
Language courses: German language and culture / Business German / German for Tourism / Training for teachers of German abroad
More information on the University of Freiburg’s website

Munich University of Applied Sciences, Germany – Munich Business Summer School
Dates: 12 – 30 July 2010
Languages courses: German language and culture + international management
More information on the Munich University of Applied Sciences’ website

University of Erfurt, Germany – International Summer Course for German Language, Literature and Area Studies
Dates: 4 – 25 August 2010
Language courses: German language courses at different levels and specialized seminars
More information of the University of Erfurt’s website

University of Bonn, Germany – International Summer Course for German Language, Literature und Cultural Studies
Dates: 2 – 27 August 2010
Language courses: German language courses at basic, intermediate and advanced level / German culture, literature and linguistics
More information on the University of Bonn’s website

University of Applied Sciences Osnabrück, Germany – 18th International Summer Language School
Dates: 23 August – 20 September 2010
Language courses: Culture and society, economy and technology in Germany
More information on the University of Applied Sciences’s website

Heidelberg University, Germany – International Summer School of German Language and Culture
Dates: 2 – 27 August 2010
Language courses: German language courses at elementary, intermediate and advanced levels / Continuing education course for foreign German teachers / Business German
More information on Heidelberg University’s website

Humboldt University, Berlin, Germany – Summer University
Dates: 14 June – 9 July 2010 and 19 July – 13 August 2010
Language courses: International Summer University Language Course: Deutsch Erleben – German in the City / International Summer University Language Course for German Studies / International Summer University Language Course for Area and Cultural Studies / International Summer Art Workshop: ‘AHA! Berlin >The City – My Medium
More information on Humboldt University’s website

University of Vienna, Austria – International Summer Program
Dates: 17 July – 14 August 2010
Language courses: German courses at beginner, intermediate, advanced intermediate and advanced level
More information on the University of Vienna’s website
 
 
Greek

Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece – Intensive Monthly Summer Course
Dates: 16 August – 14 September 2010
Language courses: Intensive Greek language courses at beginner, intermediate and advanced level
More information on Aristotle University’s website

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens – Summer Course
Dates: June – July
Language courses: Greek language courses at 6 different levels
More information on the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens’ website
 
 
Hebrew

University of Haifa, Israel – International School
Dates: 5 – 29 July 2010 / 3 – 26 August 2010
Language courses: Intensive Hebrew Summer Ulpan
More information on the University of Haifa’s website

Tel Aviv University, Israel – Summer Course
Dates: 25 July – 7 September 2010
Language courses: Intensive Hebrew courses from beginner to advanced level
More information on Tel Aviv University’s website
 
 
Hungarian

University of Debrecen, Hungary – Summer School
Dates: 18 July – 14 August 2010
Language courses: Hungarian language and culture courses
More information on the University of Debrecen’s website

Eötvös Loránd University – Summer University
Language courses: Intensive Hungarian language course
More information on Eötvös Loránd University’s website
 
 
Irish

National University of Ireland, Galway, Ireland – International Summer School
Dates: 16 July – 13 August 2010
Language courses: Irish language courses at beginner, elementary and intermediate level
More information on the National University of Ireland’s website
 
 
Italian

Sapienza University of Rome – Summer School
Dates: 21 June – 17 July 2010
Language courses: Italian language and culture summer course
More information on the Sapienza University of Rome’s website

University of Bologna, Italy – Summer School of Italian Language and Culture
Dates: 21 June – 23 July 2010
Language courses: Italian language courses for beginners and absolute beginners (levels A1, A2 and B1)
More information on the University of Bologna’s website

University of Turin, Italy – Italian Language and Culture Courses
Dates: 1 – 23 July 2010
Language courses: Italian language courses from beginner to advanced level
More information on the University of Turin’s website

University of Salento, Italy – Summer Intensive Course
Dates: June – August
Language courses: Italian language courses from beginner to advanced level
More information on the University of Salento’s website
 
 
Japanese

Sophia University Tokyo, Japan – Summer Session in Asian studies
Dates: 28 July – 17 August 2010
Language courses: Japanese courses at two different levels
More information on Sophia University’s website

Ritsumeikan University, Kyoto, Japan – Summer Japanese Program
Dates: 25 May – 25 June 2010
Language courses: Intensive Japanese language courses
More information on Ritsukeikan University’s website

Seinan Gakuin University, Fukuoka, Japan – Summer Intensive Japanese Language Program
Dates: 29 June – 29 July 2010
Language courses: Intensive Japanese courses at refresher, pre-intermediate, intermediate and advanced levels
More information on Seinan Gakuin University’s website
 
 
Korean

Korea University, South Korea – Summer Intensive Program
Dates: 1 – 28 July 2010
Language courses: Korean language courses
More information on Korea University’s website

University of Seoul, South Korea – International Summer School
Dates: 27 June – 31 July 2010
Language courses: Korean language on beginning, intermediate and advanced level
More information on the University of Seoul’s website
 
 
Lithuanian

Klaipeda University, Lithuania – Lithuanian Language and Culture Summer School
Dates: 23 July – 13 August 2010
Language courses: Lithuanian language courses from beginner to advanced level / Lithuanian language course for EU interpreters
More information on Klaipeda University’s website
 
 
Norwegian

University of Oslo, Norway – International Summer School
Dates : 26 June – 6 August 2010
Language courses: Intensive elementary Norwegian / Intensive intermediate Norwegian
More information on the University of Oslo’s website
 
 
Polish

Jagiellonian University, Poland – Summer Courses
Dates: 5 – July – 15 August 2010
Language courses: Polish language courses for beginner to advanced level
More information on the Jagiellonian University’s website
 
 
Portuguese

University of Coimbra, Portugal – Portuguese Courses for Foreigners
Dates: 23 June – 30 July 2010
Language courses: Portuguese language courses at elementary, intermediate and advanced level
More information on the University of Coimbra’s website

University of Lisbon, Portugal – Summer Courses
Dates: 5 – 30 July 2010 / 4 – 31 August 2010 / 2 – 29 September 2010
Language courses: Portuguese language courses at initial, elementary, intermediate, advanced and superior levels
More information on the University of Lisbon’s website
 
 
Romanian

University of Bucharest, Romania – International Summer Courses on the Romanian Language and Culture
Dates: 24 July – 18 August 2010
Language courses: Romanian language courses for beginners, intermediate and advanced students
More information on the University of Bucharest’s website
 
 
Russian

Lomonosov Moscow State University, Russia – Russian Studies Summer Program
Dates: July – September
Language courses: Russian language course
More information on the Lomonosov Moscow State University’s website

Omsk State Pedagogical University, Russia – Russian Language and Russian Studies Summer School
Dates: 12 July – 4 August 2010
Language courses: Intensive Russian courses at elementary/beginner, intermediate and advanced level
More information on the Omsk State Pedagogical University’s website

Tomsk Polytechnic University, Russia – Russian Language Summer School
Dates: June, July, August
Language courses: General language / Professional Russian language / Scientific style of speech / Training for Russian language state certificate / Russian culture studies / Specialized courses
More information on Tomsk Polytechnic University’s website

Novosibirsk State University, Russia – Summer Program
Dates: 1 June – 15 August
Language courses: Intensive Russian courses
More information on the Novosibirsk State University’s website

Udmurt State University, Russia – Summer School of the Russian Language
Dates: 5 – 30 July 2010
Languages courses: Russian as a foreign language, communication in Russian, Russia customs and traditions, tourism in Russia, modern Russian society
More information on Udmurt State University’s website
 
 
Slovak

Comenius University of Bratislava, Slovakia – Summer University
Dates: 12 – 30 July 2010
Language courses: Intensive Slovak language courses
More information on the Comenius University’s website

Bratislava School of Law, Slovakia – Summer School of the Slovak Language and Culture
Dates: 5 – 23 July 2010
Language courses: Intensive Slovak language study
More information on the Bratislava School of Law’s website
 
 
Slovene

University of Ljubljana, Slovenia – Summer School
Dates: 5 – 30 July 2010
Language courses: Slovene language courses from beginner to advanced level
More information on the University of Ljubljana’s website
 
 
Spanish

University of Salamanca, Spain – International courses
Dates: July – August 2010
Language courses: Spanish courses from beginner to superior level
More information on the University of Salamanca’s website

University of Barcelona, Spain – Intensive Spanish Language and Culture courses for foreign students
Dates: June – August 2010
Language courses: Spanish language and culture / Spanish culture course / Intensive language courses
More information on the University of Barcelona’s website

University of Oviedo, Spain – Summer Courses
Dates: 5 July 2010 – 27 August 2010
Language courses: Intensive Spanish language courses from beginner to advanced level + conservation and Hispanic culture courses
More information on the University of Oviedo’s website (Spanish only)

University of Navarra, Spain – Summer Courses
Dates: 7 – 25 June 2010 / 16 – 28 August 2010
Language courses: Intensive Spanish language courses
More information on the University of Navarra’s website

University of Zaragoza, Spain – Summer Courses
Dates: 2 – 27 August 2010
Language courses: Spanish language courses from beginner to advanced level
More information on the University of Zaragoza’s website

University of Deusto, Spain – Spanish Language Courses
Dates: May – June 2010
Language courses: Intensive Spanish language courses
More information on the University of Deusto’s website

University of Guadalajara, Mexico – Spanish Language Studies
Language courses: Intensive Spanish language courses from beginner to advanced level
More information on the University of Guadalajara’s website
 
 
Swedish

University of Uppsala, Sweden – Uppsala International Summer Session
Dates: 20 June – 13 August 2010 (various sessions)
Language courses: Swedish language classes from level A1 to level C2
More information on Uppsala International Summer Session’s website

Folkuniversitet, Malmö and Lund, Sweden – ISU Summer Swedish Language Program
Dates: 28 June – 3 September 2010
Language courses: Intensive Swedish language courses from beginner to advanced level
More information on the Folkuniversitet’s website
 
 
Turkish

Boğaziçi University, Turkey – Turkish Language and Culture Program
Dates: 23 June – 12 August 2010
Language courses: Intensive elementary Turkish / Intensive lower intermediate Turkish / Intensive upper intermediate Turkish / Intensive advanced reading Turkish / Intensive advanced spoken Turkish
More information on Boğaziçi University’s website
 
 
Yiddish

Tel Aviv University, Israel – Yiddish Program
Dates: 21 June – 15 July 2010
Language courses: Intensive Yiddish courses at 5 different levels
More information on Tel Aviv University’s website
 
 
This list is by no mean exhaustive and there are certainly many more interesting language courses offered during the summer of 2010. If you know any that are not listed here, please let me know and write a comment below!

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DELF (Diplôme d’Etudes en Langue Française – Diploma in French language studies) and DALF (Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française – Higher diploma in French language studies) are official qualifications awarded by the French Ministry of Education to certify the competency of candidates from outside France in the French language. DELF and DALF are composed of 6 independent diplomas that correspond to the levels of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (DELF A1, DELF A2, DELF B1, DELF B2, DALF C1 and DALF C2).
DELF junior is a special version of the DELF diploma designed for teenagers. The available levels are: DELF junior A1, DELF junior A2, DELF junior B1 and DELF junior B2.
The 6 diplomas that make up DELF and DALF are completely independent, which means that candidates can register for the examination of their choice, according to their level. At each level, 4 skills are evaluated: listening, speaking, reading and writing.

DILF (Diplôme Initial de Langue Française – Initial diploma in French language) is a qualification in French as a foreign language that assesses basic users (level A1.1 of the Council of Europe’s Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). It is an initial step towards the DELF and DALF.

TCF (Test de connaissance du français) assesses a person’s level of French language for general purposes. All candidates receive a certificate of results that grades them at one of six levels (from A1 to C2) on the competency scale defined by the Council of Europe (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages). This means that it is not possible to fail the TCF. There are 4 types of examinations: TCF for the general public, TCF for future students and students, TCF for international bodies and TCF for Quebec.

More information on the Alliance Française’s website or the website of the Centre international d’études pédagogiques.
 
 
Paris Chamber of Commerce and Industry

TEF (Test d’Evaluation de Français) is an assessment of proficiency in the French language. The candidate is assessed according to 7 levels from level 0 (very basic knowledge of the French language) to level 6 (proficiency). The test consists of 150 questions and assesses written comprehension, oral comprehension, vocabulary and structure. Optional tests in written expression and oral expression can also be taken.

DFP (Diplômes de français professionnel – Diplomas in professional French) evaluate the written and oral competence of French in various professional fields. The following diplomas are offered:
- Diplôme de français professionnel A2 (Diploma in professional French level A2)
- Diplôme de français professionnel B1 (Diploma in professional French level B1)
- Diplôme de français professionnel AFFAIRES B2 (Diploma in professional French BUSINESS level B2)
- Diplôme de français professionnel AFFAIRES C1 (Diploma in professional French BUSINESS level C1)
- Diplôme de français professionnel AFFAIRES C2 (Diploma in professional French BUSINESS level C2)
- Diplôme de français professionnel scientifique et technique B1 (Diploma in professional scientific and technical French level B1)
- Diplôme de français professionnel tourisme et hôtellerie B1 (Diploma in professional French for tourism and hotel industry level B1)
- Diplôme de français professionnel secrétariat B1 (Diploma in professional French for secretariat level B1)
- Diplôme de français professionnel secrétariat B2 (Diploma in professional French for secretariat level B2)
- Diplôme de français professionnel juridique B2 (Diploma in professional legal French level B2)
- Diplôme de français professionnel médical B2 (Diploma in professional medical French level B2)
- Diplôme de français langue professionnelle (DFLP) (Diploma in professional French language, levels A1-A2)

More information on the Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s website. (French only)
 
 
Alliance Française Paris

Diplôme de Hautes Études Françaises (DHEF) (Diploma in higher French studies), recognized by the French Ministry of Education, certifies French language competence close to that of a native speaker, at level C2. It consists of two compulsory parts: oral comprehension and report writing, and written comprehension and expression, and one optional part: literary option or translation option.

More information on the Alliance Française’s website (this page is currently only available in French).
 
 
Test de français international (TFI)

TFI evaluates the French language skills in business and academic environments for French learners of all levels. It is similar to the TOEIC test for English and evaluates reading and listening comprehension. It consists of a multiple-choice test containing 180 questions and evaluates the French language skills according to a single continuous scale.

More informations on the ETS website.
 
 
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The Diplomas de Español como Lengua Extranjera (DELE) (Diplomas in Spanish as a Foreign Language), issued by the Instituto Cervantes on behalf of the Spanish Ministry for Education, in collaboration with the University of Salamanca, are official qualifications accrediting levels of competence and command of the Spanish language.

There are four different levels:
- Diploma de Español Nivel A1 (Starter level)
- Diploma de Español Nivel B1 (Inicial / Beginner level)
- Diploma de Español Nivel B2 (Intermedio / Intermediate level)
- Diploma de Español Nivel C2 (Superior / Proficiency level)

The examinations consist of five parts: reading comprehension, writing, listening comprehension, grammar and vocabulary, speaking.

The DELE diplomas are the only officially accredited qualifications issued by the Ministry for Education of the Kingdom of Spain that are administered internationally. They are recognized worldwide by private companies, chambers of commerce and public and private educational systems.

The exams are administered in more than 100 countries around the world.

More information on the Instituto Cervantes’ website.

 
 
Cámara Oficial de Comercio e Industria de Madrid (Madrid Chamber of Commerce and Industry)

The Chamber of Commerce of Madrid administers the following Spanish language certificates and diplomas:

- Certificado Básico de Español de los Negocios (Basic certificate in business Spanish) – level B2
- Certificado Superior de Español de los Negocios (Higher certificate in business Spanish) – level C1
- Diploma de Español de los Negocio (Diploma in business Spanish) – level C2
- Certificado Básico del Español del Turismo (Basic certificate in Spanish for tourism) – level B2
- Certificado Superior del Español del Turismo (Higher certificate in Spanish for tourism) – level C1
- Certificado Básico del Español de las Ciencias de la Salud (Basic certificate in Spanish for health sciences) – level B2
- Certificado Superior del Español de las Ciencias de la Salud (Higher certificate in Spanish for health sciences) – level C1

More information on the Chamber of Commerce’s website.
 
 
Spanish Chamber of Commerce in France

The Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Paris, France, administers the following Spanish language tests and diplomas:

- Test d’évaluation de l’Espagnol d’Entreprise (ELYTE) (Evaluation test of business Spanish)
- Diplôme Supérieur d’Espagnol Commercial (Higher diploma in business Spanish) – level B2-C1
- Certificat d’Espagnol Commercial (Business Spanish certificate) – level B1-B2

More information on the Chamber of Commerce’s website.
 
 
Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Italy

The Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Italy administers the following Spanish language certificates and diplomas:

- Certificado de Español Comercial (1r nivel) – Certificate in business Spanish (1st level)
- Diploma de Español Comercial (2ndo nivel) – Diploma in business Spanish (2nd level)

More information on the Chamber of Commerce’s website.
 
 
Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Germany

The Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Germany administers the following Spanish language diplomas and certificates:

- Certificado de Español Comercial (Certificate in business Spanish)
- Diploma de Español Comercial (Diploma in business Spanish)

More information on the Chamber of Commerce’s website.
 
 
Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Great Britain

The Spanish Chamber of Commerce in Great Britain and the European Business School London, in association with leading experts in the field of languages for business, have developed two vocationally orientated examinations:

- Intermediate certificate in business Spanish (level B1-B2)
- Advanced diploma in business Spanish (level C1-C2)

More information on the Chamber of Commerce’s website.
 
 
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The University of Cambridge, in the UK, offers a wide range of English language examinations for speakers of other languages, from beginner to advanced level, as well as academic English and professional English examinations and English teacher qualifications. The exams can be taken in many locations around the world and are widely recognized.

General English exams:

• Key English Test (KET) – basic English, level A2.
  This test consists of 3 parts: reading and writing, speaking and listening.
• Preliminary English Test (PET) – intermediate English, level B1.
  This test consists of 3 parts: reading and writing, speaking and listening.
• First Certificate in English (FCE) – upper-intermediate English, level B2.
  This test consists of 5 parts: reading, writing, use of English, speaking and listening.
  There are two set texts with one specific question on each. From December 2008 until December 2009 the set texts are:
  - Great Expectations by Charles Dickens
  - The Phantom of the Opera by Gaston Leroux
• Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) – advanced English, level C1.
  This test consists of 5 parts: reading, writing, use of English, speaking and listening.
  Two set texts are included in the writing paper with one text specific question on each. From December 2008 until December 2009 the set texts are:
  - Lucky Jim by Kingsley Amis
  - The Pelican Brief by John Grisham
• Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) – highest level, C2.
  This test consists of 5 parts: reading, writing, use of English, speaking and listening.
  For 2009, one or both of the following texts may be read as background preparation for the two optional set text tasks:
  - Girl with a Pearl Earring by Tracy Chevalier
  - The Way I Found Her by Rose Tremain

Professional English exams:

• Business English Certificates (BEC), available in 3 levels:
  - BEC Preliminary (level B1)
  - BEC Vantage (level B2)
  - BEC Higher (level C1)
• International Legal English Certificate (ILEC) – levels B2 and C1
  The exam consists of four separate papers testing reading, writing, listening and speaking. Cambridge ILEC is based on realistic tasks and topics that legal practitioners might expect to encounter in their daily working lives.
  See also www.legalenglishtest.org for more information.
• International Certificate in Financial English (ICFE) – level B2 and C1
  Cambridge ICFE is comprised of four separate tests, Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking, and the exam lasts around 3.5 hours. The tasks are based on tasks and topics that finance professionals would expect to encounter in their daily lives.

You can find more detailed information on all Cambridge ESOL examinations on the University of Cambridge’s website.

 
 
IELTS (International English Language Testing System)

IELTS is managed by the British Council, IELTS Australia and the University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations and recognised by more than 6000 institutions across 120 countries. Tests are held in over 500 centres around the world. There are two types of IELTS tests: Academic and General Training. Both modules are made up of four parts – Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. The test is marked on a scale from 0 to 9. There is no pass or fail mark. Over 1.2 million candidates take the test each year.

More information on the official IELTS website.
 
 
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

The TOEFL® test is one of the most widely accepted English-language tests in the world. Over 6000 institutions in over 130 countries accept it.
The test can be taken in two different formats: Internet-based test (iBT) (scale of 0 to 120 points) or paper-based test (PBT) (scale of 310 to 677 points), depending on which format is offered at the test center.
The Internet-based test consists of reading, listening, speaking and writing sections, whereas the paper-based test consists of listening, structure and written expression, reading comprehension and writing. The Internet-based test is progressively replacing the paper-based test.
TOEFL scores lose their validity after two years.

More information on the official TOEFL website.
 
 
TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication)

TOEIC is a test that measures English skills in the global workplace. It consists of a speaking and writing test and a listening and reading test.

More information on the official TOEIC website.
 
 
TSE (Test of Spoken English)

The Test of Spoken English (TSE), the most widely used assessment of spoken English worldwide, measures the ability of nonnative speakers of English to communicate effectively. The test is used for employment, graduate assistantships, licensure, and certification purposes.

More information on the TSE’s official website.
 
 
University of Michigan English Language Institute

The English Language Institute was established in 1941 as the first English language research and teaching program of its kind in the United States.

The Examination for the Certificate of Competency in English (ECCE) is a high-intermediate level general EFL exam. The ECCE emphasizes communicative use of English rather than a formalistic knowledge of English, and it is aimed at students who are able to function and perform communicative transactions in all four skill areas of the language (speaking, listening, reading, writing).

The Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English is a test of advanced English language proficiency, reflecting skills and content typically used in university or professional contexts. The ECPE assesses linguistic, discoursal, sociolinguistic, and pragmatic elements of the English language. Receptive and productive skills (reading, listening, speaking, writing) are evaluated through a combination of integrated and discrete tasks. The ECPE is aimed at the C2 level of the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR). The Certificate of Proficiency in English is recognized in several countries as official documentary evidence of advanced proficiency in the English language and can be used for academic and professional purposes.

More information on the University of Michigan’s website.
 
 
London Chamber of Commerce and Industry

London Chamber of Commerce and Industry International Qualifications have been awarded since 1887 and are recognized by employers, governments and universities worldwide. They are offered through a network of over 4000 centers. The following English language qualifications are offered:

• English for Business (preliminary level, level 1, level 2, level 3 and level 4)
• Spoken English for Industry and Commerce (preliminary level, level 1, level 2, level 3 and level 4)
• English for Tourism (level 1 and level 2)
• Spoken English for Tourism
• Written English for Tourism
• JETSET ESOL International Qualification from EDI
  The EDI JETSET (Junior English Tests, Senior English Tests) ESOL International Qualifications are skills based English language qualifications that have been designed to develop and assess a candidate’s ability to communicate in English. Seven levels are available.
• English Language Skills Assessment (ELSA)
  ELSA (English Language Skills Assessment) is a diagnostic tool covering the 4 language skills – listening, reading, speaking and writing. ELSA cover all levels of English language ability from very low to very high (Council of Europe A1 to C2) on a single scale for each skill.
• Foundation English Language Skills Assessment (FELSA)
  Foundation English Language Skills Assessment (FELSA) is a diagnostic tool to test and evaluate English language ability in Listening, Reading and Speaking for candidates with a basic level of English language proficiency (below CEF A1-A2).
• First Certificate for Teachers of Business English (FTBE)
• Certificate for Teachers of English as a Foreign Language (CertTEFL)

More information on the LCCI’s website.
 
 
Pearson Language Tests

Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic) is a new international computer-based academic English language test, delivering real-life measures of test takers’ language ability to universities, higher education institutions, government departments and other organizations requiring academic-level English. The new test will accurately measure the Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking ability of test takers who are non-native speakers of English and who want to study at institutions where English is the principal language of instruction.

London Tests of English (to be known as PTE General) are designed to reward positive achievement in English language learning. The LTE consist of two parts: a written paper and an oral test. There are six levels which are linked to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.

London Tests of English for Children (to be known as PTE Young Learners) are designed to be interesting and fun for young learners and they aim to make a child’s first experience of learning English, memorable and motivating.

More information on Pearson’s website.
 
 
Trinity College London ESOL

Trinity College London has been setting standards and testing English language for more than 50 years. Its certificates are accepted by universities and employers worldwide. The following examinations are offered:

• Graded Examinations in Spoken English (GESE)
• Integrated Skills in English examinations (ISE)
• Spoken English for Work (SEW)
• Certificates in ESOL Skills for Life (SfL – available in the UK only)
• Certificates in ESOL for Work (EfW – available in the UK only)

More information on Trinity College London’s website.
 
 
Chambre de Commerce et d’Industrie Franco-Britannique

The Franco British Chamber of Commerce offers the following English language diplomas, especially developed for French speakers:

• Certificate in English for Business Communication (EBC)
• Diploma in Business English (DBE)
• Business English Skills Test (BEST) – paper and online version

More information on the Chambre de Commerce et d’Industrie Franco-Britannique’s website.
 
 
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