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A.A. Milne on the Diary Habit
In "The Diary Habit," Milne observes that "many diaries record adventures of the mind and soul for lack of stirring adventures to the body."
Learning German LanguageHow To Find The Time
Even a busy can find the time to learn the German Language, by breaking down the learning time into small segments. Imagine being able to speak German to the astonishment of family and friends. It will make your next trip to German, either for business or pleasure, more memorable because you will be
Values in Life, by Rudyard Kipling
At the end of this address (originally delivered to the students at McGill University, Kipling says, "I have no message to deliver." Consider whether you agree with that observation.
E.V. Lucas's Classic Essay on the Perfect Holiday
In "The Perfect Holiday," Lucas imagines joining the circus for a fortnight to play the role of "a great man"--Pimpo, the clown.
How to Translate English Words to Arabic
Arabic is the language spoken by many Middle Eastern countries, such as Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Bahrain, Iraq, and Lebanon. There could be several reasons why you will need to translate your written or spoken English words to Arabic.
The Most Common Mandarin Chinese Words - Part Ten
The most common Mandarin Chinese words, arranged by Pinyin spelling, part ten - Y.
Monty Python's Announcement for People Who Like Figures of Speech
Monty Python's "Announcement for People Who Like Figures of Speech" not only identifies over 30 figurative devices but accurately illustrates most of them as well.
How to Learn German Pronunciation Online
Learning German requires hard work and concentration to master the ins and outs of the language. One area where many people struggle even after they've mastered the written language is pronunciation. When you're learning a language independently, it's important to locate resources to listen to Germa
Zora Neale Hurston's Classic Essay on Race and Identity (page 2)
"A genius of the South, novelist, folklorist, anthropologist"--those are the words that Alice Walker had inscribed on the tombstone of Zora Neale Hurston. In this essay, Hurston introduces herself.
Reasons to Learn Portuguese
According to San Jose State University, Portuguese is the native language of approximately 240 million people around the world, as of 2011. It is no surprise then that Portuguese ranks as the third most widely spoken European language in the world, just behind English and Spanish. Learning Portugues
asterismos
A rhetorical term for an introductory word or phrase that has the primary function of calling attention to what follows.
How to Learn Buddhism Online
You can learn Buddhism through online study courses offered by colleges or universities, or through websites designed to help followers. Buddha means "enlightened one" and Buddhism is the personalized path to enlightenment realized by Siddhartha Gautama in approximately 430 B.C. in India. Siddhartha
Tricky Homophones: Right, Rite, Wright, and Write
These four homophones have different meanings and uses. Here you'll find definitions and examples of the words "right," "rite," "wright," and "write."