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Going Back To College - Is It a Good Idea? Eight Tips
If you have been out of high school for a while and are tired of working in a dead-end career, you probably have considered going back to college. According to statistics, since 1998 the number of adult learners has risen by 41%. Here are some tips. Submitted 10/29/07. |
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Careful Fun and Slip-Ups with Foreign Languages
Early on in our Mexico travel experience, we still had not learned much Spanish. When we arrived, our huge Spanish vocabulary consisted of about two words: 'si' and 'no'. I can tell you that an empty stomach is a strong reason to learn the language! Submitted 10/23/07. |
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Learning Survival French before Traveling to France
Will you be traveling to France in the near future? Are you ready to meet the locals? If you think you are not yet well equipped before your trip to France, at least take some French survival phrases with you. The locals will appreciate your efforts. Submitted 10/19/07. |
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The Meaning of Chinese Numbers Simplified
Many Chinese customs are based on the belief in numbers. The superstitions surrounding digits in Chinese culture only take second fiddle to the role of specific foods. This article explains more about the history and pronunciation of these numbers. Submitted 10/16/07. |
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How College Students Can Locate More Scholarship Funds
Knowing how and where to search for aid can make the difference in whether or not many students will be able to attend college. Billions of dollars of free scholarship money goes unclaimed. This article provides some ideas for locating funds. Submitted 10/15/07. |
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10 Good Reasons Why You Should Learn Spanish
Spanish is the second most spoken language in the USA and fourth in the world. Besides the obvious incentives, are you having a hard time coming up with a reason to register for Spanish 101? Chris Campbell isn't. Here are a few to consider. Submitted 10/11/07. |
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Title Capitalization in the English Language
An interesting fact about titles in English is that they follow different capitalization rules for words used in the title compared to the rules for capitals in regular content. How can you make the correct decisions? This article explains. Submitted 09/18/07. |
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10 Tips: Stop Sleep Problems from Causing Poor School Grades
A recent study confirms that too little or low quality sleep leads to a fall in performance at school, resulting in lower grades. Here are 10 simple tips to make sure that a healthy child can get the level of sleep necessary to do well in school. Submitted 09/14/07. |
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English Spelling Variations: Website Disclaimer Suggestion
Have you noticed that the 'spelling police' run rampant in cyberspace? These policemen and women are everywhere, constantly writing tickets for the slightest infringements of English spelling rules. Here is a disclaimer to ward off these enforcers. Submitted 09/12/07, edited 09/12/07. |
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How to Avoid Frustration When Learning a Foreign Language
Realize that you will have good days and bad days when learning a foreign language. They are a part of the learning process. This article suggests a few tips for how to engage foreign language acquisition more completely, and avoid frustration. Submitted 09/11/07. |
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