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- 5 Tips to Master the German LanguageAre you thinking to learn German and want to get a well paid job in Europe? Or thinking of going doing business with partners in the third largest industrial nation of the world? Here's with 5 easy ways to get started.
- Getting a Ph.D. In German: Some Programs to ConsiderDeciding to study any subject on the Ph.D. level is a big step; it's a big commitment. Here is a look at a few Ph.D. programs in German to begin your search.
4 Tips from Among the Leading German Coaching Classes in Thane / Navi Mumbai on How to Learn GermanDo you live in Thane or Navi Mumbai and want to learn German easily? Are you thinking of getting a well paid job in foreign country like Germany? Or thinking of going into relationships with partners in the third largest industrial nation.
False Friends Between English and GermanEnglish and German share a fair number of lexical false friends, i.e. words that look similar but have wildly different meanings.- The Pennsylvania Dutch DialectThe Pennsylvania Dutch dialect is an unprecedented dialect, remaining preserved and true to its original form throughout its evolution from the time of the original thirteen colonies until the present.
- Minding Your Rs and LsThis short, silly article offers a glimpse into the world of psycholinguistics and explains why anyone in his or her right mind might be interested in such things. In other words, linguistics is a fun! Really!
False Friends in ShakespeareIn linguistics, "false friends" are words that look similar, but mean different things. Shakespeare's English, i.e. Early Modern English, abounds in false friends to Modern English.- Origins of the English LanguageThis is a paper focusing on the historical aspects of English linguistics that led to the development of what is now known as Modern English. It covers the topics of Old, Middle, Early English, Late English, and their gradual development.
- Which Foreign Language is Best to Learn in Life?This article is designed for people who are interested in learning a foreign language and may need some help deciding which one to study.
- Texts and Contexts: Sam Selvon's The Lonely Londoners4 main areas of Texts and Contexts are critically analyzed which include:
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Historical, Geographical, or Cultural - Theories of Translation: Universalism Vs RelativismDo the structure and grammar of our native language determine what concepts we use in thinking? This essay examines what past theorists have argued one way or the other.
- "A Nasty Little Shocker" (TLS), "A Terrifying and Marvellous Book" (Roald Dahl).. With Which of These Critical Assessments of the Novels Literary Merit Do You Most Agree?When Burgess wrote 'A Clockwork Orange' he was a little known author, trying in a fashion to make a breakthrough into the harsh, competitive world of literature, so when he wrote such a controversial dystopian novel exploring the issues of human free will...
July 4: Today's Notable BirthdaysIs July 4th your birthday? How will you celebrate this momentous occasion? With what notable individuals do you share your birth date?- How to Deal with Vocabulary when Learning a New LanguageIn my quest to achieve native-like fluency in Spanish, I have struggled with an issue that is common to all language learners, whether one is learning a dead language like Latin or one of the many modern languages currently spoken on the planet: vocabulary.
Umberto Eco: Italian Novelist and LinguistA biography and list of accomplishments for the Italian novelist and semiotician, Umberto Eco.
Thie Importance of Learning a Second Language in AmericaTips and facts of bi- or multilingual individuals- Importance of SoundIt is a sort of researched analysis of importance of sound in various aspects of life
America's Schools Should Embrace Learning New LanguagesThere has been much debate over legalizing English as the national language, and more schools are losing their focus on learning foreign languages. This is detrimental to our future generations' cognitive skills, and this article explains why.- Pimsleur Foreign Language Training OverviewPimsleur language training is a way to quickly and effectively pick up the basics of a foreign language. However, it is designed strictly for conversation, not reading or writing, and does have a couple downsides.
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Discrimination Against the SamiImagine a life of isolation with a lack of education and a language barrier that cuts you off from the rest of the world, including your nearest neighbors. One way for us to put our own lives into perspective is to take an interest in the lives of others.- CP Spotlight: Codie Leonsch-HartwigExcerpt Ok, to start with, what is your drive in writing? Well, the short answer is I want to spare the people I know from listening to me talk all the myriad ideas I have (ask Tamara). The real answer is I feel a great affection in seeing words create meaning and joy
- A Breakdown and Evolution of Texas DialectsThis essay explores the ever-changing ever captivating dialect of different regions within the state of Texas.
Howard Zinn: The "People's" HistorianHoward Zinn has had a remarkable journey since his birth to immigrant parents in 1922: As labor organizer, World War II bomber crewman, college professor and political activist, his wide experience has made him a constructive critic of American society.- Ethnomusicology and Missions:An Understanding of the New Role of Music MissionaryThe assertion that an indiginous hymnody marks an indiginous Christianity is one that is becoming more and more true. A trained Christian ethnomusicologist on the mission field is a previously untapped asset to any field team.
World Film Forum at West Lafayette,IndianaPurdue University's Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures is organizing a World Film forum to show international movies to local audience and the students.- Writer's PEN Conference Pays Off in IntangiblesInternational PEN, a worldwide organization for published writers, honors literary quality and works actively to better the lives of writers who are political prisonersor in exile. Next year's PEN Congress will be in Dakar, Senegal.
- The Pimsleur Language Learning SystemReview and guide to Pimsleur Language programs.
- The Mother Tongue: A Look at Anthropological LanguagesThe Mother Tongue is an article that discusses the origins of languages all over the world, and the process that linguists have gone through to reconstruct this history.
New Anti-Terror Software Being Developed by the European UnionThe EU research center Ispra is now developing and implementing anti-terror software programs which are being put to use by several European intelligence agencies.
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