Regional, national and international Spanish newspapers can be accessed and an impression of Hispanic culture gained or the UK seen from a Spanish point of view. The English-language Tenerife News , for example, appears to be more concerned with the social chapter and the single currency than the stars and villains of the UK election campaign. Newspapers published in other countries are not only valuable for modern languages but can also be useful for Modern Studies or Media Studies. It would be interesting to investigate how the European press represents British Eurosceptics. A range of French newspapers can also be accessed.
Online newspapers are regularly updated and, of course, sections can be saved or printed out.
While the Blair administration has already indicated a commitment to the future of the communications superhighway, the government in France is one step ahead, offering support to Francophone African countries anxious to develop Internet connections. Officials are determined that French will not be marginalised by the new medium and try to insist that Web sites published in France should be written in French. Even English-speaking schools such as the American School in Paris have been asked to publish in French. Some sites, such as those aimed at tourists , are written in English and provide much to investigate. Publishing on the Web is not limited to large newspapers, government bodies or tourist organisations and that's one of Web1s great strengths.