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Our paper will insist upon the changing role and methods employed by the teachers of Business English, so as to match the students' needs and wants. Some authors have used metaphors to describe what teachers should be - actors - they are always on a stage; orchestral conductor - direct conversation and set the pace and the tone; gardeners - plant the seeds of knowledge and watch them grow. As times have changed, the teaching methods must change too, the teacher is no longer a guru, but a facilitator, the one whofosters learner autonomy, and is no longer a transmitter of knowledge. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The aim of this paper is to present our view on the spread of English as a global language / lingua franca; the invasion of Anglicisms in all languages, hence the problem of translationg, or not translating professional terms; common mistakes made by non-native speakers. This paper will not develop on the positive and on the negative consequences of the global spread of English, but on the necessity of learning it, as according to statistics, English is the most used instrument of communication in the world. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The aim of this paper is to present the outcome of our researches regarding the spirit of tolerance in the Banat County. It is a personal overview (based on official documents and other bibliographical sources) of those aspects of the history of multicultural environment in Banat, which may be an explanation for the spirit of tolerance, cooperation, good relations. This attitude could be an inspiration for the rest of this country. The article describes the situation before 1989, when, according to the census, besides the local Romanians, there were also lots of Germans (Schwaben), Hungarians, Serbians, Italians, and Jews. After the events of 1989, the ethnic structure of the Banat County has changed - most of the Germans, Italians, and Jews have left the country, and so did a lot of highly-skilled Romanians, who emigrated to Germany, Austria, the U.S.A., Australia, and mainly Canada. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The increasing amplitude of migrants and remittences in the last years, especially toward the developing countries has positive effects on development in the countries of origin. Empiric research outline the potentially significant effect of remittances on the economy of a country in various ways, as a source of external financing, contributing to the growth and economic development, to the increase of the national income and stimulation of consumption, and at the same time, important in financing households, contributing to poverty decrease. These challenges are a priority for Romania, an emigration country that receives every year un important volume of remittances, but, at present with a preponderant role in the consumption. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]