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Miscellaneous Language Articles
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English Words Shared with the French Language
English and French sound very dissimilar when you hear them spoken, but these two languages actually share quite a few commonalities. Understanding their history will help you to understand the similarities and differences that they enjoy. Submitted 02/03/09. |
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The Differences of American, British, and Australian English
Australia, Great Britain, and America all speak the same language, but while they all speak English, it is far from a universal language. The English spoken in Great Britain, America, and Australia has a surprising number of differences. Submitted 01/20/09. |
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Should you Learn a Foreign Language?
Should you learn a foreign language? For some, that is good enough reason to start studying, but for others it is not so easy. If you have trouble learning a language, should you decide not to learn one? This article explores these questions. Submitted 12/04/08. |
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Three Crucial Elements to Avoid Getting a Worthless Degree
Are you considering an online degree? When looking for the right online college or university to attend, here are a few pointers to make sure the degree you get is a quality degree that will be valued and respected among your peers and employers. Submitted 11/11/08. |
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Do Potential Employers Value Distance-Learning Degrees?
Distance-learning degrees have continued to increase in popularity. Unfortunately, the Internet also provides a venue for bogus diploma mills to make money on the sale of fake degrees. What significance does this have for you and potential employers? Submitted 10/30/08. |
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Hail to German Translation!
Germany has the third largest economy in the world. With investments amounting to billions of dollars, German corporations have more than 2000 affiliates in the US and numerous more within Europe. It is an important trade partner. Submitted 10/07/08. |
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How to Improve Written Translations
Many people do not realize that when doing translations, one also has to consider the literal meaning of the phrase in order to convey the accurate message of a document. It is more than changing words from the source text into its equivalent. Submitted 09/30/08. |
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The Irish Language
The Irish language is commonly used in daily life in only a small portion of Ireland itself. What happened, and is there any hope that Irish can experience a revival on par with that of the Welsh language? This article looks at the question. Submitted 09/09/08. |
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The Death of the Written Word and the Rebirth of Speech
As a method of conveying information, written words are inefficient and ambiguous. Sounds and images are far superior, but, until recently, could not be communicated ubiquitously and instantaneously. Thus, textual minimalism is replacing books. Submitted 08/16/08, edited 08/16/08. |
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Learning German - Easy or Hard?
Learning another language takes work and practice, but it isn't like learning math or science, where you have to spend hours and hours poring over a textbook. This article explains why learning German can be easier than you might think. Submitted 08/12/08. |
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