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Fearing Numbers
Avoiding, then confronting, and finally mastering Italian numbers, Bonnie orders theater tickets over the phone. Will she have seats close to the stage, or will she be need binoculars to see the performance?
Options For French And English Translation
Translation of text can be used for business, government, or personal use. Literature, technical manuals, corporate correspondence, and website content are a few examples of text that can need translated to a different language.
NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen
Kouhaku Uta Gassen (literally means, "Red and White Song Battle") is a popular annual Japanese music show broadcasted on New Year's Eve.
Neko ga Nezumi o Oikakeru Wake - Learn from a Story
"Neko ga Nezumi o Oikakeru Wake" is one of Japanese folk tales.
What Does Oriental Mean?
The word "Oriental" has been used in many ways to describe Asia and its peoples, artifacts and civilization, countries within Asia or people of Asian nationality or descent. But is the word being used correctly and when is its use considered derogatory?
What Do the Abbreviations A.M. and P.M. Stand For?
The terms A.M. and P.M. are used with the 12-hour clock to define whether a time is in the morning or the afternoon/evening.
How to Brew Gyokuro
Gyokuro tea is one of the most expensive teas in the world--and one of the most difficult to brew. The literal translation of the Japanese name means "jade dew." It is a pale green tea that is always drank alone as an after-meal treat or on special occasions.
Adult Enrichment Programs
Adult enrichment programs is a term that can cover a huge variety of programs. The scope of these programs can range from local support group or an expressive art class for the underprivileged. Basically any program that helps adult participants learn a new skill and improve themselves...
Walker Percy's New York in the 1960s
In Walker Percy's novel "The Last Gentleman," the character of Will Barrett lives alone in New York City, a detached observer of life.
H - French Pronunciation of H
Learn how to pronounce the letter H in French with this detailed lesson and sound files.
The Revolt of the Unfit, by Nicholas Murray Butler
In "The Revolt of the Unfit" (1911), noted educator Nicholas Murray Butler argues that the "purpose of the revolt of the unfit is to substitute interdependence on a higher plane for the struggle for existence on a lower one."
Zi - "child" - Chinese character profile
Zi - "child" - Chinese character profile: A closer look at the character Zi ("child"), its meanings and usages
le Fooding
Learn about the franglais word Fooding: what does it mean? How is it pronounced and used?
Observations on the Nature of Language
Language is a human system of communication that uses arbitrary signals, such as voice sounds, gestures, or written symbols.
How to Learn Pronunciation of Spanish Words
Learning how to pronounce Spanish words can be done by practicing and immersing yourself with the language. This can be done by listening to the pronunciation on websites that offer this service. Several websites offer sites that display Spanish words and have a recording of the sound. With type of
What Is the Imperfect Tense?
Definition of the imperfect tense as it is used in Spanish along with three examples.