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- Learn To Speak Chinese - Basic Conversation - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2008 from Chong Yang YAPI believe you do want to Learn Chinese For Free. Here’s some very basic conversation of what Chinese language is like and how to speak Chinese. Normal Conversation Conversation in Mandarin How to pronounce. Peter : Hi, How are you ? Peter : ...
Views: 17525(1 vote) - CUTE CONFUSION: Do you know the American and British differences? - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2010 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieCUTE OR CUTIE Recently a spat took place about the understanding of the word cute. One commentator felt that the word cute is usually associated with a child and not an adult woman. It seems that some people have learnt a set sentence, for example, the baby is cute; the dog is cute. This is the ...
Views: 11281(1 vote) - Spanish Love Sayings - How to Sweet Talk Her - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2008 from Aaron MyersWe may not know everything about women but we do know this: if a guy that she finds even somewhat attractive is charming, she is even more likely to fall head over heals. Here are several idioms and Spanish love sayings that will put her attention on you. We might add that people can see ...
Views: 10579(3 votes) - 8 Wonderful Benefits Of Learning Spanish - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2010 from anna christine1. It's really simple Spanish shouldn't be very complicated, the pronunciation as well as spelling is quite easy. Due to the fact that Spanish is really a phonetic language, words and phrases are usually spelled just as they are pronounced. 2. Speaking one language helps you discover ...
Views: 9348(4 votes) - 7 Great Ways to Learn Chinese - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2012 from Gerrit Du PlessisChinese has a reputation as a hard language to learn. It has such an air of mystery; it looks and sounds nothing like English. But put your fears behind you and you'll find Chinese is not so mysterious after all. Here are seven great ways to learn Chinese: 1. Begin with a good audio-based ...
Views: 6471(2 votes) - THE FIVE PILLARS OF ENGLISH - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2010 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieTHE IMPORTANCE OF PILLARS Without pillars, buildings will never stand. They are the strong columns that are the supports for a building. In the English language there are five pillars. They are the building blocks and the key to fluency and exceptional ability in English. These five pillars are ...
Views: 6370(3 votes) - Is It Possible To Subliminally Learn Spanish - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2009 from Eleanor RossA Different Approach To Learning I believe it is possible to subliminally learn Spanish. My belief comes from results experienced and witnessed after using this technique for the past year. I had hit a block when it came to learning and retaining new information. I felt there was no room inside ...
Views: 6179(1 vote) - American Sign Language Today - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2008 from Jack DobsonAmerican Sign Language, or ASL, is one of the most commonly used languages in the United States. Sign language is defined exactly as it sounds; it is a language based on symbolic hand gestures or signs that have specific meanings to those who utilize it. It has been in use in the United ...
Views: 5311(1 vote) - Introducing the diglot weave narratives, the key to fast foreign language learning - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2012 from Carl JeremyDo you like reading stories? Particularly stories that have a hidden meaning? If that is so, then the Diglot Weave Narratives are for you. Today’s new language technology has pictures, pop ups, gimmicks, bells and whistles. Yet the power of learning a language with the Diglot Weave Narratives ...
Views: 5144 - Some of the Best Romantic Reforming Urdu Novels - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2011 from asad asrarThe Urdu popular fiction is thriving these days. There have been so many websites with simply excellent online Urdu novels. The following is a list of some of the best Urdu novels with romantic and social reforms simultaneously. The best thing is that these Urdu novels are ...
Views: 5062 - ENGLISH EXPERTISE: WAYS TO IMPROVE YOUR ENGLISH - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2010 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieUSE IT OR LOSE IT. This applies to all English speakers and those who are learning English. So here are 10 tips to improve your English. 1. Start a blog or a diary and use English as much as possible. This is the equivalent of a daily journal, something all school children in the UK (an ...
Views: 4965(3 votes) - Reasons Why You Should Learn Chinese? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2008 from Chong Yang YAPThe first question my students always ask me would be “Is Chinese hard to learn? I would say ‘YES, if you use the wrong method!’, so, for me, Chinese isn’t hard to learn at all, It’s just like when you first watch a magic trick, it’s amazing! But when you know ...
Views: 4793(1 vote) - Helpful Spanish Phrases - Marriage In The Spanish-Speaking World - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2010 from Peter ChristianUnlike most of the West, many couples in Spain and Latin America will choose to marry rather than living together, and church weddings are still commonplace. In these countries, the church has a large influence and soon, a great couple I know from Venezuela will marry so this is an ideal time to ...
Views: 4323 - Learn Conversational Spanish: Must-Know Cool Phrases - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2010 from Peter ChristianBreaking free from the typical Spanish taught in academic Spanish courses is a goal a large amount of non-native Spanish speakers are aiming to accomplish as swiftly as they can. We're going to make it easier to learn conversational Spanish by bringing a genuine streetwise flourish to your ...
Views: 4307(1 vote) - Moroccan Arabic - Plural Form Of Darija Words - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2009 from Andee MullinsThere is no strict or definitive rule to make a word plural in Moroccan Arabic; also referred to as Darija. Sometimes plurals are formed in Moroccan Darija by adding the suffix “een” to the end of words that are masculine. At other times the suffix “at” may be added to the end of feminine words ...
Views: 4212(1 vote) - The Linguist and Social Media: Promotion through Twitter - by Submitted on May 16, 2011 from Suzanne DeliscarSocial media is here to stay, with its usage spanning across all industries. The languages industry is slowly but surely taking advantage of this vehicle, and individual freelancers should be no exception. This article provides the steps to be taken in using the Twitter medium to enhance a ...
Views: 4126 - Learn German Quick - Secrets To Learning German Quickly - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2008 from JD DeanThere are languages that are considered major in the world. This is so because of the number of people who use these languages as a tool and means of communication. In some countries, some of these languages have been named as the official languages. German is one of them. By estimation, there ...
Views: 4031(1 vote) - Foreign Language Training: Top 5 Mistakes English Learners Make - by What are the most common mistakes that students make when they learn English? Which mistakes do most English learners need to correct in order to learn English much faster?
The Effortless English Club has identified top 5 English learning mistakes made by international students:
1. Focusing On ...
Views: 4022(2 votes) - How To Learn And Speak A New Language Fluently Without Taking A Single Class - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2008 from Trudy-Ann EwanAlthough English is spoken by a vast amount of people worldwide, it is still not the number one spoken language in the world. So it is safe to say that for those of us who only speak English and find ourselves in a country where English is not the first language or in some cases not spoken at ...
Views: 3866(1 vote) - Advantages of learning greek for kids - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2012 from Victoria DarrowThere are dozens of reasons to teach children to speak the Greek language, as Greek is rooted in some of the strongest traditions of Western culture. While learning to speak the language, kids will learn about the rich background of Greece and the history of the Greek-speaking world. Children ...
Views: 3754 - Moroccan Language - Masculine and Feminine Words - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2009 from Andee MullinsWhen speaking Moroccan Arabic there is a masculine and a feminine form for many words. Other languages, such as Spanish, share this similarity with Moroccan Arabic. For example, in Spanish, feminine words usually end in the letter “a” while masculine words usually end in the letter “o.” ...
Views: 3717(2 votes) - 5 Secrets To Learning A New Language - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from M MillerSo you've decided that it’s time to learn a new language. Whether you want to learn for a business trip or because you've decided to travel the world, learning a new language can be fun and rewarding. What language do you want to learn? Maybe it’s Spanish. Maybe Swahili. It doesn't matter ...
Views: 3683(1 vote) - You Cannot Ignore The Benefits of Learning German - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from rongfat chettNowadays more and more people have a common view about the global career that more language knowledge can enhance your career opportunities. For example, if you have much more German or if you can speak German fluently, you will get more opportunities with foreign companies in your native ...
Views: 3520 - 10 Commandments of Successful Foreign Language Learners - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2009 from AnnaLaura BrownAre you trying to learn a foreign language? Have you tried to learn a foreign language in the past but you struggled or felt like you did not achieve the level of success you desired? Here are 10 rules which if followed will guarantee your foreign language success. 1. Study the language every ...
Views: 3412(1 vote) - How the diglot weave narratives are used today - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2012 from Carl JeremyThe Diglot Weave narratives were first developed in Russia. The Diglot weave narratives are the key to rapid language learning.Today the best language courses use modern versions of these extrodinary methods. The best vocal language courses use a system where foreign words are repeated at ...
Views: 3379 - The Urdu culture of the sub-continent - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2011 from asad asrarThe Urdu is a centuries old language. It is a language that was developed from several other languages. It is considered as the sweetest language of the world. The following are some of the very interesting facts and aspects of the Urdu literature. The initiation of the Urdu ...
Views: 3378 - Do You Make These Crucial Mistakes With The French Verb Avoir? - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2007 from Franck SilvestreDo you want to study the French language? If yes, you ought to learn how to conjugate the verb avoir, because you will use it every single day when you speak French. The verb avoir is an indispensable verb, along with the verb être. While it is not easy to use them and put them at the ...
Views: 3331(1 vote) - Lesson Plans In Spanish - Top 10 Ideas And Methods - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2008 from Aaron MyersTop 10 Lesson Plans in Spanish If you're a teacher you understand that not all of your students learn the same way. If you're a student you know that you learn better some ways than others. For all of us who want to learn Spanish, efficiency is a priority, and time is a commodity we don't want ...
Views: 3178(1 vote) - ACU Army Tactical Gear & Equipment - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Joann burtonACU Military Clothing & Uniform Apparel Categories ACU Digital Cargo Shorts ACU M-65 Field Jacket Liner ACU M-65 Field Jacket with Liner ACU Ponchos & Poncho Liners ACU T-Shirts (Soffe 3-Packs) ACU Thermals Blackhawk Cool Weather Shooting Gloves Blackhawk Warrior Wear Boot ...
Views: 3174 - Best Benefits of Learning Another language - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2009 from Emvia CalixteWhy should you learn a foreign language? People learn a foreign language for different purposes. Today, due to globalization and increase in travel, being fluent in another language is very beneficial. 1. MEETING PEOPLE If you learn a new language you get to meet new people, make new ...
Views: 3113(4 votes) - Learn Spanish with Accelerated Learning Techniques - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Eleanor RossLearning Spanish is something that can take up a lot of time, especially if an advanced level is to be reached. It begins with getting to grips with popular verbs, grammatical terms and rules of use, vocabulary and nouns before becoming comfortable with irregular usages. Regular and consistent ...
Views: 3108(1 vote) - How to Learn the Chinese Language - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2012 from Gerrit Du PlessisMany people faced with the task of how to learn to speak the Chinese language go into an absolute panic. The characters look so strange to the Western eye, and the words sound nothing like English. But there are shortcuts to learning Chinese that will have even the most panic-stricken student ...
Views: 3080(2 votes) - My Life In A Foreign Country - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from Devika PrimicI am A south African and have decided to live in Croatia, marriage got me to make this decision. A challenging experience, so many changes in such a short period, you never expect that, but it has happened to me. It is now nine years but still feels like yesterday. A new lifestyle, and ...
Views: 3072(1 vote) - Learn French Verbs - How to Conjugate the Verb Etre, Avoir and Aller at the Present Tense! - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Michelle WalkerToday, we are going to conjugate three important learn French verbs at the present tense. In fact, you will never be able to speak French correctly if you don't learn how to conjugate these three verbs correctly. You will need them on a daily basis, so make sure that you memorize them right ...
Views: 2973(1 vote) - The essential first thing you must learn when studying a foreign language - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2012 from Carl JeremyI listened attentively as one of my students completed the remaining sentence of the Diglot-Weave Narrative. ''For le reste de la competition, Je couldn't get out of my mind l'image de la belle patineuse en robe bleue avec le shiny ruban dore dans les cheveux." All the remaining students ...
Views: 2971(2 votes) - Why People Like Learning Swedish - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2011 from jenkin sonulMany people are willing to improve their language skill from the junior level to the senior level, so that they can be able to do well in their professional areas. However, learning a new language is also an objectionable process which not only need you to set a commitment to yourself but also ...
Views: 2821 - Interesting Chinese Bad Words You Come Across When You Study Chinese in Beijing - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2012 from Maureen HayesEvery year more and more international students are flying in from all around the world to study Chinese in Beijing. Chinese is a complex language not suitable for the light hearted, it contains 5 tones and a language structure much different from English. Regardless of the challenges many ...
Views: 2812 - English Learning Resources: Variety And Motivation - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2008 from Luke HoldenVariety is the key to success for those learning a new language or trying to build on their existing knowledge. Having interesting and appealing material to study from is essential to maintain motivation as a student, and this article will attempt to explain some of the more useful resources ...
Views: 2699(1 vote) - 21 February Portugal Missionary Language Bengali Celebrate Day Of Liberation Forgotten Years Of 1734! - by Submitted on May 23, 2012 from Abdul Haye Amin21 February Portugal Missionary language Bengali celebrate day of liberation forgotten years of 1734! In the year age of darkness almost three hundred years ago in the years of 1734 in the Bay of Bengal known as India, the first discovery man from Europe Christopher Columbus and a European ...
Views: 2618(1 vote) - Tips for New Students! - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2009 from CELI CELITips for New Students! Written by Ami, Din, and J Welcome to CELI!! We would like to give you some advice for your school life. We hope you find this useful for your stay in CELI. 1. How to use “Jeepney” “Jeepney” is the most famous public transportation in CEBU. If you get ...
Views: 2492(2 votes) - Difficulties in Learning Korean - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2011 from rongfat chettUnderstanding Korean should be contacted just a little different to the majority of second 'languages'. That isn't to state that Korean is too high or extremely difficult. Nonetheless, should you approach it as if you were wanting to grasp Spanish language or perhaps French you will fall ...
Views: 2491 - 4 Steps to Develop Your Unique Speech and Voice Brand - by Submitted on May 08, 2020 from Lynda StuckyJust like a fingerprint, you have a unique sound. You vocal cords developed during puberty to a certain length and mass which gives you the pitch that you use. The shape and mass of your vocal tract (the back of the throat, the tongue, the lips, etx) is where the sound is configured. You are ...
Views: 2478(1 vote) - A second language - First step to success - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2012 from Senol ASANI had the chance to learn my native language in my family since I was born and the official language as my second one when I went to kindergarten. Until recently I did not realize how lucky I was. Learning a second language is surely a process that needs effort and time, depending on the age ...
Views: 2461 - The Benefits of the Rosetta Stone Course - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2011 from jenkin sonulDifferent people will choose different manners to study a foreign language. Some prefer to choose a coach to enhance their language capability, while some prefer to seek a self-help way to facilitate their language learning, because they fear any unnecessary trouble. There are more and more ...
Views: 2455 - Urdu – Learning Urdu Can Be A Good Experience - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2011 from asad asrarThere are thousands of languages in the world and all of them are unique in their own way. Speaking different languages is not only a skill but it is also a passion of millions of people around the world. Every country is known by its national language, for instance, if someone says English, ...
Views: 2440(1 vote) - Reasons To Learn The English Language! - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2013 from William LakeThere are an estimated 1 billion people learning English in the world and about 400 million native English speakers, with a further 1 billion claiming to be able to speak English as a Second Language. Therefore, this makes English the most spoken language on earth. If this fact along isn't ...
Views: 2438 - Learning Spanish - Introduction to Spanish Grammar - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2009 from David RiveraWhile picking up a new language, it's always of value to be acquainted with its primary grammatical building block. This makes up the 1st required step in order to interpret and produce meaningful speech. Here are the principal grammatical components in Spanish and a few valuable facts on ...
Views: 2434(1 vote) - Students Have the Wrong Mental Approach to learning Irregular Verbs - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2008 from Daniel MajorWhy do language students have the wrong mindset about Irregular Verbs? Irregular Verbs are more often than not the most difficult part of any language to learn, but why? The common belief amongst language students of all languages is that irregular verbs do not follow patterns like the regular ...
Views: 2404(1 vote) - Increase Your Job Prospects by Learning Spanish - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2009 from Daniel MajorNowadays, many people are looking into learning a second language, in particular, the Spanish language, what is the reason? Well the Spanish or Hispanic market is a very much untapped market at this present time which is remarkable considering that this groups spending power is increasing year ...
Views: 2373(1 vote) - Why should be Maintained Information of the Data Entry? - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2011 from Rita ThomsonOne of the most popular ways to make money online work at home data entry jobs to become. Quickly process large amounts of data need to organizations worldwide. Data entry workers, a smooth and successful operation of information to ensure. You see a house mother or father, some gold ...
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