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There are several components necessary to master a language. It is not just about being able to read and understand certain words. It also entails mastery of the spoken language. There are language learners who learn how to read and write fast. However, if they…
Traveling to a country that you are not familiar with can be both exciting and frightening. The thrill that comes with doing something for the first time is totally unmatched. At the same time, not knowing what to expect upon arrival can also make you…
Malaysia and Indonesia share a lot in common and one of them is their official language. Though there are slight differences in some words, the language used in these two countries are generally the same. Bahasa Indonesia or Bahasa Melayu is spoken by over 200…
Basque, one of the oldest languages in the world, is one of the most difficult languages to learn as it is not related to any other language. Its vocabulary and word structure are quite complicated. The language is spoken in Southwestern France and Northwestern Spain….
Proofreading is the process of examining written text carefully to spot and rectify typographical errors as well as correct spelling, style and grammar mistakes. While it is already difficult to proofread the work of others, it is doubly difficult to proofread your own work. Moreover,…
Translators, whether they are part of a translation agency staff or they work by themselves, need to stick to basic but nonetheless essential etiquette rules in order to ensure for themselves an image of responsible and efficient language professionals as well as a constant flow…
That men and women communicate differently is a widely accepted idea. There are notable differences in the way males and females communicate. In the present social setup, there is a need to be mindful of proper and appropriate communication. It is not enough to simply…
Under the Hindu culture, marriage is the 13th rite of passage out of the 16 most important ceremonies observed during a person’s lifetime. According to Hindu culture, there are 16 most important ceremonies in a person’s lifetime. Marriage is the 13th rite of passage that…
If you are familiar with Japanese drama, or Jdorama as it is usually called among the fans, you will have encountered the word “sumimasen” countless times. This is a very interesting word and it is something that is more deeply ingrained in Japanese culture, for…
Located in what is today known as the northeastern part of Afghanistan that stretches to Pakistan and northwestern part of India, the Indus Valley Civilization in its early stage existed as a Bronze Age civilization from 3300 to 1300 BCE. Its mature period covered 2600…
In the sign language interpreting world there is an ongoing uproar, due to the obvious inability of the sign language interpreter used when U.S. President Barack Obama was speaking during the memorial for South Africa’s former President Nelson Mandela. According to the sign language community…
The Internet is a seemingly infinite wealth of knowledge. The amount of information it can provide far exceeds the capacity that any man can handle in a lifetime. It also enables communication for people from almost every part of the world unless of course censorship…
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With a population of over 300 million, the United States is divided into different regions. These regions have distinct qualities as determined by the individual status of the states that comprise each division. The factors that contribute to a region’s overall attribute include economic, cultural…
Many Americans have been focusing on Thanksgiving held this Thursday but not everyone was perhaps aware that the Jewish Hanukkah fell on the same day this year. First time in over a hundred years This is the first time in 125 years that Thanksgiving and…
It’s Thanksgiving Day in America! How long is your list of things to thank for? Not about the turkey Thanksgiving is not just about the turkey. It is actually an embodiment of gratitude by the American people based on the earlier pages of their nation’s…
Indisputably the most popular rock group in the 1960s, The Beatles’ influence on the music industry worldwide remains unparalleled by any contemporary band or individual performer. John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr started out as a rock band in Liverpool sometime in…
Indian tepees looked primeval and colorful as well as exuded with a certain feel of tribal security and solidarity. In the 18th to 19th centuries, they were built mainly to protect Native American families from heat, rain, wind and other weather elements. The tepees were…
Why is Holland always associated with windmills? Why do windmills in the scenery background often symbolize Dutch landscape? Certainly, these questions may have crossed one’s mind. It makes one curious that images of windmills, no matter where they are located, evoke the thought of Holland,…
They are the portraits of strength and endurance as they generally outlive their male counterparts. The Japanese women are known to have longer life expectancy than Japanese men and they continue to live to tell their inspiring tales. Top in the list Japan tops the…
Aruba is an island in the West Indies in the Caribbean Sea. It is located 12 degrees north of the equator and has an area of 75 square miles. It is inhabited by more than 100,000 people and has its capital in Oranjestad. Aruban people…
The Egyptian language is the earliest known language in history. The most ancient written records show that they were written back in 3400 BC when no other form of writing was developed elsewhere in the old civilization. The language was used up to the latter…
Because of the rise in new terms and phrases , some organizations in some countries attempt, yes – attempt, to shield their languages and keep them as pure as possible. Computerese invades the Greek language In Greece for instance, more than a decade ago, a…
There is an ongoing argument regarding the pros and cons of multilingual social media accounts. Those in favor rave about the benefits of split accounts into many different languages in order to cater to a global audience. The counter-argument is that there is no need…
Before we can use a language, we need to know what the words mean and how they are formed into sentences that express our thoughts and feelings. As children we learn how to use our mother tongue as we hear it used and spoken around…
