A list of online which may help to do translations, especially in Chinese (traditional and simplified) and English.
Reading & Writing English: Words Ending In “D”
The different sounds that the letter”d” takes at the end of a verb in the past tense
An extract from the book: Word Power by the author of this article.
The English language indicates that the action of the verb is in the past by having some form of the “d” or “t” sound end the word. We say some kind of “d” or “t” sound although the word is almost always written with a “d”.
Many people who learn English are so confused by the irregular forms of the verbs that they …
Contemplating The Assassination Of Diana, Princess Of Wales, Ten Years Later
Diana, Princess of Wales, died on August 31, 1997. Ten years after her death, I can easily recall what I was doing when the news first started to trickle in. Since sleep and I havent been friends for many years, I was in and out of bed and finally decided to watch some television. As I flipped through the channels, I noticed dark scenes with lots of flashing lights from emergency vehicles on most of the news channels and paused to find out what was going on. Text running acr…
Important Life Coaching Advice For Children
I have just returned from my twelve year old step-daughters parents evening. It was an interesting hour and I believe my daughter has learnt quite a lot from the experience. The teachers gave her some important life coaching advice which I will write about in this article.
Randomizing Class Choices: Breaking Up the Monotony
Much has been said and written lately about providing students with choices. I’m all about any methods which will improve student involvement in class, giving them ownership in their learning. There are many ways to give students choices, options, or just to provide random results and change up the monotony. This article will discuss how to use random results in typical class situations.
Italian Translation Into English Of The Seasons
I have a great love for all things Italian. I work in a translation agency dealing with Italian English language combination projects, I am getting fat on Italian food and I am even marrying a fantastic Italian girl, who is also a translator.
So I hope to bring to you in this article not only an Italian English translation of the text. But also, a feel of the Italian culture and way of life.
Italian Names for the Seasons – la primavera, lestate, lautunno, linverno
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Memory Techniques To Boost Your Foreign Language Learning
So how much vocabulary do you actually need to know before you can “get by” and actually converse in a foreign language? Learn in this article
To Learn a Language (like German) FIRST Find the Similarities
Even if you don’t know a single word of German, you can probably read and understand the following German text. Did you know that English and German descended from the same language? (Proto-Germanic) Many words in both languages are the same or similar.
Using Games to Teach ESL
One of the challenges in teaching English as a second language is to make learning as effortless as possible. By making learning easy and fun, the instructor can ensure that the material imparted is received, understood and retained. Language is all about meaning and context. The best way for students to find meaning and context in what they are learning is if they experience it. Is it possible then to teach the English language by allowing the participants to experience it? Yes it is possible, through games.
Intonation In English: Expressions Of Two Words
Listen and Learn: The Intonation of Two-Word Expressions
Many people think that pronunciation is what makes up an accent. It may be that pronunciation is very important for an understandable accent. But it is intonation that gives the final touch that makes an accent correct or native.
Intonation is the “music” of a language, and is perhaps the most important element of a correct accent. Often we hear someone speaking with perfect grammar, and perfect formation of the…
No Knowledge No College GOODBYE Career
Who will protect our kids when we are gone, Teach them to protect themselves by giving them knowledge then may we rest in peace. Online education is there for the taking. Make the right choices in life, then you have a life.
English Intonation: The Noun And Verb
Listen and Learn: The Different Intonation of the Noun and the Verb
Intonation, the “music” of a language, is perhaps the most important element of a correct accent. Many people think that pronunciation is what makes up an accent. It may be that pronunciation is very important for an understandable accent. But it is intonation that gives the final touch that makes an accent correct or native. Often we hear someone speaking with perfect grammar, and perfect formation of th…