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Bed-Books and Night-Lights, by Henry Major Tomlinson
Tomlinson's best work, says critic P.J. Keating, is to be found in his essays: "Deeply felt and keenly observed they deal with the subjects which perennially interested him--London, the sea, tropical countries and the futility of war."
How Rocket French Could Help You Master A New Language
Learning a new language is a great way to keep your mind active and explore everything a different culture has to offer. But for many the challenge can be daunting and unfortunately, the majority of adults who start to learn a new language, do not actually master it. The problem is the learning syst
Texpectation, Blog, and Frankenfood: Where Do New Words Come From?
The process of fashioning new words out of old ones is called derivation--and here are six of the most common varieties.
French Wine Pronunciation
If you love French wine but hate ordering it, here's a page that can help. This list of French wines and related vocabulary includes sound files to help you pronounce the names of French wines.
Today in Francophone History
Learn about important dates in French and francophone history: famous birthdays, holidays and celebrations, and other milestones.
Homophone Corner: The Difference Between 'Heroin' and 'Heroine
The commonly confused words "heroin" and "heroine": answers to practice exercises.
How to Translate the Spanish Word ""Jefe""
Hispanics are America's largest minority group, accounting for approximately 1/6 of the population as of 2010, according to U.S. census data. Many Hispanic-Americans speak English in addition to Spanish, but some only speak Spanish. This language barrier can pose a problem, especially in the workpla
Having The Right Translation Services
Global marketing has brought with it a new demand for translation services. You'll find so many languages involved in the marketplace and each has its differences in grammar, spelling, and construction.
ON - French Pronunciation of ON
Learn how to pronounce the letters ON in French with this detailed lesson and sound files.
How to Learn the Queens' English
English is the most widely spoken language in the world. Its form, grammar, syntax and pronunciation, however, gradually have become corrupted, not least in England itself. The Queen's English, sometimes called RP (Received Pronunciation), is considered the purest form of the English language. Many
You Say Pepperoni...
One of the most common mistakes Americans make when referring to food in Italy occurs with the word pepperoni.
Fortress in Carcassonne, France
Carcassonne, located about 60 miles southeast of Toulouse, is a beautiful medieval city with two sites (the Canal du Midi and la Cité de Carcassonne) on Unesco's World Heritage list.
Today in Francophone History
Learn about important dates in French and francophone history: famous birthdays, holidays and celebrations, and other milestones.
Japanese Baby Names
Learn Japanese - Find out what a baby's name means and how to chose and write a name in Japanese
Infect and Infest: What's the Difference?
The commonly confused verbs "infect" and "infest": definitions, examples, usage notes, and practice exercises.
Household Items
Learn the names of common household items such as furniture and fixtures with this vocabulary list of Mandarin Chinese.
Sentence Combining Exercise: A Slippery Thief
This sentence-combining exercise has been adapted from a narrative paragraph relating the misadventures of a would-be thief. Your job is to combine the sentences in each set of the exercise. Several of the sentences contain participial phrases.