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How Did it All Begin? The Rich Origins of the English Language

Ancient Origins 04 Nov 2021
The Norman French language became the spoken language of the British elites who then added many French words to the everyday common people’s English vocabulary ... Norman French became the main language of the nobility from that point onward and many French words were tightly woven into the English language as we know it.
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Air Canada CEO Rousseau apologizes, says he will learn French

Canoe 04 Nov 2021
“I pledge today to improve my French, an official language of Canada and the common language of Quebec.” ... Rousseau and also that he start to learn French ... Rousseau made show contempt for Quebecers, they are insulting,” Quebec’s minister responsible for the French language, Simon Jolin-Barrette told the legislature Thursday answering a question.
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Clubhouse goes multi-lingual with 13 languages added to newest update

Business Ghana 04 Nov 2021
Voice-first social media platform Clubhouse has gone back to school to learn itself a baker’s dozen worth of new languages ... The 13 languages are French, German, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian, Japanese, Kannada, Korean, Malayalam, Brazilian Portuguese, Spanish, Tamil and Telugu.
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A Jew could make political history in France. Many say he’s dangerous.

The American Israelite 04 Nov 2021
He may be Jewish, but he is not the voice of the Jewish community,” Joel Mergui, president of the Consistoire, a centrist French-Jewish organization said ... Some of his language has even led to hate speech convictions and fines for example; in 2016 said that most drug dealers are Arab or African ... “Vichy protected French Jews,” he said last month.
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Christine Flowers: Defining who is a ‘victim’ – and who is not

The Trentonian 04 Nov 2021
I speak four languages fluently, read a fifth and am learning a sixth. I taught Spanish, French and Italian, and use all three languages on a daily basis in my immigration practice. I say this not to brag (well, okay, I’m bragging) as much as to display how important language and its correct usage is to me.
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Air Canada CEO facing fiery criticism for not being able to speak, understand French

CTV 04 Nov 2021
Air Canada's President and CEO Michael Rousseau has come under fire for not being able to speak or understand the French language ... .
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Air Canada CEO apologizes for not being able to speak, understand French

CTV 04 Nov 2021
Air Canada's president and CEO Michael Rousseau has apologized for not being able to speak or understand the French language ... .
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Chanel shows two-tone cruise line to eclectic Dubai crowd

Indian Express 04 Nov 2021
The iconic French label Chanel drew throngs of guests and some celebrities to view the brand’s latest resort collection with a runway show in Dubai defined by stark two-tone pieces and an evening after-party Tuesday under a simple white canopy ... Celebrities in attendance included actress Penelope Cruz and several Arabic-language movie stars.
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Lesaffre inaugurates innovation-driven Baking Center™ in Dubai

Algeria Times 04 Nov 2021
This new facility, which is its 48th Baking Center™, completes Lesaffre’s international network of Baking Centers™ ... In this real international team of experts, people can talk different languages (Arabic, French, Hindi, among others), which makes it possible to interact with their international customers. About Lesaffre ... .
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Online music platform Boiler Room in hot seat for IDF links

The New Arab 04 Nov 2021
Ohana wrote about his experiences during the Second Intifada in a French-language book called Journal de guerre, or War Diaries and, according to the US news website The Daily Beast, he remained in the IDF’s special forces as a reserve until at least 2013 ... Dutch and French scenes.
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Music platform Boiler Room in hot seat for Israeli Army link

The New Arab 04 Nov 2021
Ohana wrote about his experiences during the Second Intifada in a French-language book called Journal de guerre, or War Diaries and, according to the US news website The Daily Beast, he remained in the Israeli Army's special forces as a reserve until at least 2013 ... French scenes.
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Project Manager, Food Security and Livelihoods

Reliefweb 04 Nov 2021
Role. Project Manager, Food Security and Livelihoods. Location. Washington, D.C preferred, with remote work option possible. Reports to. Senior Program Manager. Required experience. Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience (eight years) ... Work Authorization ... for any employer ... English Language Proficiency ... Language proficiency in Spanish and/or French ... .
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A guide to Denver Film Fest’s virtual lineup

Aspen Times 04 Nov 2021
IF YOU WATCH. What. Denver Film Festival. When. Nov. 3-14. Where. In-person at Sie FilmCenter, Ellie Caulkins Opera House and other locations; Virtual screenings at eventive.org. How much. $17/film. More info. denverfilm.org ... The virtual lineup includes four-movie tracks on Social Justice, French language film and U.K./Irish movies amid a robust lineup.
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Senior Manager, New Business Development

Reliefweb 04 Nov 2021
... Progress proposal development Experience with program management – especially USAID and/or USDA programs Experience working on projects with an agriculture focus; French and/or Portuguese language skills; Experience with other bilateral, multilateral or foundation donors.
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International Finance and Compliance Director

Reliefweb 04 Nov 2021
International Finance and Compliance DirectorSupport Services Team Location. London or New York (candidates must already have the right to work in either of those locations) Contract type. Permanent Hours per week ... Excellent skills in spoken and written English are essential; other languages, especially French or Spanish are an advantage ... .
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