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Miscellaneous Language Articles
What are the Most Difficult Languages to Master?
An English person learning Chinese would have to learn a new alphabet. Polish contains a lot of subtle differences in pronunciation which English speakers usually find impossible to hear initially. German has sixteen different words for "the" ... Submitted 08/25/10. |
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How Long Does it Take to Learn Spanish - or Other Languages?
Learning Spanish (or any other foreign language) as a second language is not an easy task, but can be achieved by anyone who has interest, motivation, and is willing to invest some time and effort. This article provides a few helpful guidelines. Submitted 07/04/10. |
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How to Start a Rewarding Career as a Language Translator
Being a language translator can be an exciting and rewarding job, providing irreplaceable opportunities to travel and meet new people. However, for those who are inexperienced in the business, getting a foot on the ladder can seem daunting. Submitted 06/20/10. |
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Several Interesting Words Not Found in the English Language
As cultures have become better traveled and more cosmopolitan, the vocabularies of most languages are generally comprehensive enough to cover most situations. However, there is no English equivalent for many foreign words. Here are a few examples! Submitted 06/10/10. |
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You Can Harness the Impact of Technology for the Classroom
It is now possible for consumers to experience state-of-the-art technology in all aspects of life. Perhaps this is most apparent in the world of education, where schools are granting students access to all types of technology-based resources. Submitted 04/30/10. |
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Google Buzz for eLearning - Changes Stir up Mixed Reactions
Google Buzz can be used for the increasingly popular learning solution everyone knows as "eLearning". ELearning has evolved. In recent times, social media applications are being utilized in conjunction with the older, more recognized strategies. Submitted 04/23/10. |
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You are NOT Too Old. It is NOT Too Late to Return to School
It doesn't matter what your age is. You not too old to learn. There are many nontraditional students on college campuses today (and likely some of those are older than you are). Your life experience gives you many advantages. This article explains. Submitted 01/04/10, edited 01/04/10. |
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A Summary of the Types of Written Language in Use Today
Writing systems are a written representation of language using graphic means to communicate the spoken idea or sound. There are several different types of written languages systems in use today. This article discusses them. Submitted 09/28/09. |
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Pavements or Sidewalks? American versus British English
Although both the US and the UK speak English, the two forms of the language differ quite substantially. English, as a language, does not just differ from the UK to the US, it differs from region to region within both countries. Submitted 09/25/09. |
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Language Advice - Why Do They Keep Telling Me to Stop?
Free advice from in-laws, unsolicited comments from near strangers, and the well meaning suggestions from your neighbors all add up to confusion for some parents. Here is why you should not stop the second language journey with your very young child. Submitted 09/02/09. |
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