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Miscellaneous Language Articles
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Argentine Spanish vs. Spanish from Spain: are They the Same?
Languages are big, complex phenomena. Naturally, after several hundred years of minor mutations, the Spanish spoken in Mexico is somewhat different from the Spanish spoken in Argentina, which in turn is different from the Spanish spoken in Spain. Submitted 05/27/08. |
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Explosive Value of Foreign Links
Applying personal niche marketing tactics can bring you more customers and sales. Scatter shooting in the dark with 'get 10,000 hits' type of programs just doesn't seem to bring in the results. However, the personal touch never seems to fail. Submitted 05/23/08. |
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Language as Identity
Just as there is safety in numbers, there is safety in a shared language. Our voice quality, accent, vocabulary, and particular idioms all denote who we are and where we come from. Language articulates our identity. Others recognize this identity. Submitted 05/19/08. |
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Teaching English in Mexico a Decent Living
Many people have the impression that they will be able to make enough money to live a life of luxury and ease with all that money they will make teaching English in Mexico. Is this impression true - or a lie? Here are the real facts. Submitted 05/16/08. |
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America's Bilingual Crisis
Americans, who have an astoundingly pathetic 9% bilingual rate compared with the rest of the world's 52%, actually think it is a 'good thing' not to be bilingual. They complain and whine when there are bilingual signs in stores. Submitted 05/14/08. |
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Small Children, Languages, and Myths
Research indicates that bilingual children do NOT acquire language later than monolingual children do. The most obvious benefit to second language exposure is that exposing infants to a foreign language can help them master that language later on. Submitted 05/12/08. |
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How to Evaluate an Online School
Online schools are under the microscope as prospective students learn what features to look for prior to enrolling. Any online school merits exploration, and asking the correct questions assists students in selecting a suitable program. Submitted 05/07/08. |
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What is Continuing Education, and Why Should I Consider It?
Some take courses for personal fulfillment. Others receive funding from their employers to take courses in key areas related to their fields. Still others take courses to maintain their professional certifications or to complete degrees. Submitted 05/05/08. |
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How to Choose the Right Test Date
If you are planning to take the SAT, ACT, GRE, or GMAT, consider your testing date very carefully. Choosing the right testing date can make or break your top score. As with any standardized test, strategy is everything. Submitted 05/02/08. |
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Why Early Learning Must be Fun for Young Children
Some will argue that education is mostly knowledge and learning, and this is true; but equally true is that learning without an element of fun will not be as effective as knowledge acquired when teachers inject an element of fun and enjoyment. Submitted 05/01/08. |
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