The Irish Times - Tuesday, November 8, 2011
ÁINE KERR
Ireland is miles behind when it comes to foreign language skills – a major drawback for students and the economy
THE BANK of alternate words for saying “hello” and “goodbye” among the majority of Irish people is often limited to “bonjour” and “au revoir”. Exporters, investors and educationalists blame our limited word bank on a “historical hangover” with French. Read more...