June 29, 2010

Most Lebanese speaks French, English and Arabic.

The number of Lebanese young people who do not master the Arabic language is increasing, although born and raised in the countries in the Middle East region.

Teachers welcomed the government’s campaign to save the Arabic in Lebanon, called “You speak from the East and he answered from the West.”

“The campaign aims to raise awareness about the importance to maintain the national official language of Lebanon,” said Amal Mansour, spokesman for the Ministry of Culture of Lebanon.
“We are encouraged to learn foreign languages, but did not leave the mother tongue.”

Arabic speaking countries
It’s heartbreaking none of our younger generation who can speak Arabic well. Arabic is the official language of the Lebanese, but the English and French is widely spoken. Most Lebanese speak French – as a French colony and the younger generation switch to using English. (more…)

June 12, 2010

A 14-year-old girl from the state of Ohio won the annual Spelling Bee.

Anamika Veeramani stated out as a winner after correctly spelling the word used in the medical world stromuhr.

Stromuhr is a tool used to measure the velocity of blood flow.
She pocketed a prize of $ 40,000 in cash and prizes. In addition, she also holds the prestigious title.

In the race last year, Anamika was ranked fifth and this time be one of the favorites of the 273 participants of the final which was held for three days in Washington.

With the victory of Anamika Veeramani then this is the third year the race in a row won by the Americans of Indian descent.

Eight Indian Americans come out as champions for the last 12 years.
Anamika Veeramani has a hobby of playing golf and dancing. She aspires to attend Harvard University to become an expert cardiac surgery. (more…)