Pillows of Anglo-Saxony. (French and English languages)

The Economist (US) | June 26, 1993 | Copyright

A FOREIGN language, the French believe, is best learnt sur l'oreiller--a curious saying, whose author evidently knew as little of love as he did of the mechanics of learning. If you must learn, do it on a cassette, not a pillow; you will get along much faster. But if you want to preserve your linguistic chastity, it is better not to get too close to your Walkman, or any other foreign source of instruction, at all. Those who are perfectly familiar with two languages are apt to speak both fluently and neither correctly.

Of all nations, the French are most conscious of the ...

Read all of this article with a FREE trial to HighBeam Research

Related newspaper, magazine, and trade journal articles from HighBeam Research

(Including press releases, facts, information, and biographies)

Clarke Aims to Shore Up D.C. Finances; Ex-Council Chairman Is Big on Details in His Comeback Attempt
Newspaper article from: The Washington Post ; ...neighborhoods safer. Clarke, a Democrat who was the...suicide of his successor, John A. Wilson, left a leadership...tree experts there," Clarke, 49, said during a luncheon...appreciated that part of John." In the winner-take...year of Wilson's term, Clarke competes with fellow Democrats...
CLARKE: CREDIT SCAPEGOAT? WHITE HOUSE SPLIT OVER RENAMING NATION'S TOP BANKING SUPERVISOR
Newspaper article from: The Boston Globe ; ...Comptroller of the Currency Robert L. Clarke. White House chief of staff John Sununu and Commerce Secretary...supports a new 5-year term for Clarke. Bush is apparently personally...in sorting out the merits of Clarke's reappointment. According...
Harland Clarke Holdings Corp. Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2007 Results.
PR Newswire ; ...Harland Clarke Holdings. Harland Clarke Holdings' parent, M &...including results for Harland Clarke Holdings, on March 5, 2008...completed the acquisition of John H. Harland Company ("Harland...a wholly owned subsidiary of Clarke American Corp., which was...
Clarke renomination not in the bag
Newspaper article from: The Boston Globe ; ...to withdraw Clarke's name. Clarke, a moderate Republican with close...banks. President Bush nominated Clarke to a second term in December...of White House chief of staff, John Sununu, who blamed Clarke for being too tough a regulator...
A Clarke-Ray Feud by Mail
Newspaper article from: The Washington Post ; ...years, Democrats David A. Clarke and John Ray have eyed each other...dinner, the two disagree: Clarke says Ray stood him up, while Ray says Clarke never gave him a firm date...Coins for Ray's Coffers John Ray's fund-raising gravy...
Harland Clarke Holdings Corp. Reports First Quarter 2008 Results.
PR Newswire ; ...Harland Clarke Holdings. Harland Clarke Holdings' parent, M&...including results for Harland Clarke Holdings, on May 14, 2008...completed the acquisition of John H. Harland Company ("Harland...a wholly owned subsidiary of Clarke American Corp., which was...
Clarke, With a Sigh, Runs for Chairman Again; Job Has Been `Catapult to Oblivion,' but Longtime D.C. Council Leader Says He Wants It
Newspaper article from: The Washington Post ; ...said he is better prepared than Clarke to push for these goals because...assertiveness." Many voters approve of Clarke's performance as chairman...election to finish the term of John A. Wilson, who committed suicide...In this year's primary, Clarke won more than 110,000 votes...
Harland Clarke Holdings Corp. Reports Second Quarter 2007 Results.
PR Newswire ; ...Exchange Commission today, Harland Clarke Holdings' financial results...indirect parent company of Harland Clarke Holdings. As previously announced...completed the acquisition of John H. Harland Company ("Harland...a wholly owned subsidiary of Clarke American Corp., which was...
Clarke's health concerns colleagues: Some council members say it's time for him to go.(Metropolitan Times)(Top Of The News)
Newspaper article from: The Washington Times ; ...ran briefly for one being vacated by Democrat John Ray. Miss Whittington compared Mr. Clarke to John A. Wilson, the former council chairman who succeeded Mr. Clarke in 1990 and committed suicide in 1993. Miss...
John Clarke: Changing Welfare, Changing States: New Directions in Social Policy.(Book Review)
Magazine article from: Capital & Class ; John Clarke Changing Welfare, Changing States: New Directions in Social Policy Sage...pounds sterling] ISBN: 0-761-94202-5 (hbk) 60 [pounds sterling] John Clarke's Changing Welfare, Changing States is a highly stimulating and well...

Find more facts and information related to the article "Pillows of Anglo-Saxony. (French and English ..."