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Essays and Essayists, by William Ernest Henley
In "Essays and Essayists," Henley identifies what he regards as the chief characteristics of those essayists who are "worth remembering" and "worth reading."
Faire Cadeau, Ne Pas Faire De Cadeau - French Expressions
Elle m'a fait cadeau d'une voiture, mais en fait, ce n'était pas un cadeau... What does it mean? Let's study the French expressions using "cadeau".
Edward Abbey's List of Examples in "The Great American Desert"
In this passage from chapter two of "Journey Home," rogue environmentalist Edward Abbey identifies some of the most unappealing characteristics of desert life through a series of vivid examples.
Information About the Arabic Language
The Arabic (pronounced are-ah-bic) language, is spoken by over 186 million native speakers. It is also spoken by people throughout the Muslim world, as it is the language of Islam's holy book The Qur'an. Arabic is the official language of over 25 countries.
Phantonyms: Words That Don't Mean What You Probably Think They Mean
Phantonym is an informal term for a word that looks as if it means one thing but actually means something else.
How to Learn Fluent Spanish in Six Months
Learning Spanish in a short period of time is a challenge. Although expediting the learning process is possible if you put your mind to it. Fluency is gained by properly proceeding from basic to advanced levels of understanding. The rules of the language must be learned before vocal skills can excel
What Is Speech-Act Theory?
Speech-act theory is a subfield of pragmatics concerned with the ways in which words can be used not only to present information but also to carry out actions.
How to Improve Body Language Skills
When it comes to effective and useful communication, clear thinking skills are not the only necessary thing that a person needs to possess. Strong body language is also key to conveying a messaging efficiently to another person. Nonverbal communication is a vital component to interacting with other
Xing Wei - Daily Mandarin Lesson
The Mandarin Chinese word for "activity" is "xing wei." This daily Mandarin lesson has audio files for your pronunciation and listening practice.
Does en admettant que need the subjunctive?
Does the French expression en admettant que need the subjunctive? Find out with the Subjunctivator!
Monologophobia: The Fear of Repeating a Word
Monologophobia is the fear of using a word more than once in a single sentence or even in a single paragraph.
Homophone Corner: Cannon and Canon
The commonly confused words "cannon" and "canon": definitions, examples, and practice exercises.