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le référencement
What does the French word référencement mean? How is it pronounced and used?
Tips For Those Wishing To Learn Spanish
Whenever the decision is taken to learn a new language it is always wise to try and pick up some tips to make your studies easier, and Spanish is no exception. This article highlights some important points that will help you with your quest of learning Spanish.
How to Display Degree Letters After Your Name
In letters for business and formal presentations, indicating a degree or professional title you have earned can define your credentials and display your rank. Although the degree etiquette can seem like self-flattery, the countless hours of studying and hard work means you deserve the distinction. B
The Rhythm of Prose, by Robert Ray Lorant
Originally published in 1920 under the title "Free Prose," this essay examines some of the "easily recognizable bit[s] of rhythm" in a variety of prose passages.
How to Translate to the Spanish Language
Spanish is a romance language, which means it has roots in Latin. Other romance languages include French, Italian, Romanian, Catalan and Portuguese. All of the romanic languages have similar grammatical structures, and they even share similarities in their vocabulary and word use. Spanish is conside
17 Ways of Using the Spanish Word "Libre"
How to use the Spanish adjective "libre", which is connected with the idea of freedom.
The Medieval Art of Letter-Writing
The ars dictaminis is the variety of medieval rhetoric that provided instruction in the composition of letters.
Learn to Read Chinese Characters
To the untrained eye, Chinese characters may seem like a random collection of lines, but characters have a logic of their own which can reveal clues to their meaning and pronunciation.
12 Real-Life Examples of Using the Present Progressive in Spanish
How to use the present progressive tense in Spanish, and how it's different than the simple present tense.
The Rise of Pancho Villa, by John Reed
In the following dispatch, which appeared in the "Metropolitan" magazine in fall 1913, John Reed offers a memorable profile of the revolutionary general Francisco ("Pancho") Villa.
4 Ways To Improve Your Spanish Spelling
If you can spell in English, you have a head start with spelling in Spanish.
Stative Verbs
Stative verbs are a class of Mandarin Chinese verbs that describe a relatively stable state. They are usually translated as adjectives, even though they function grammatically as verbs.
The Setsubun and Ogre's Song - Oni no Pantsu
February 3rd is "Setsubun." On setsubun there is special ritual called, "mamemaki (bean-throwing)" to expel demons and invite fortune.
French Verbs of Perception
French verbs of perception are verbs which indicate a perception or sensation: apercevoir, écouter, entendre, regarder, sentir, and voir. French verbs of perception may introduce a noun or an infinitive.
Today in Francophone History
Learn about important dates in French and francophone history: famous birthdays, holidays and celebrations, and other milestones.