Languages

The Adoption of "Human Being" Into the English Vocabulary

by Brian C. McGuire, Jul 6, 2008

There is a discrepancy as to the intended purpose of the term "human being". Apparently, the term "man" was use to describe males of primate species, not human beings.

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Where to Learn a Foreign Language Online

by Charles R Perry, Jul 1, 2008

The Internet is revolutionizing how people learn foreign languages. This article discusses some of the sites to help you master the language you have always wanted to learn – sometimes for free!

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We are Always Right as Americans

by Rajasir, Jun 30, 2008

To me language is just a means of communication and not an ornament.

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Five Things You Never Knew About the English Language

by Will Hak, Jun 29, 2008

English is one of the most widespread languages in the world, and it is rapidly becoming a lingua franca. However, although many people speak it, there is a lot that most people don't know about it.

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The Filipino Language

by angeli, Jun 24, 2008

Teaching English speakers the Filipino language.

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Learning a New Language

by ecrivan,wordwizard, Jun 24, 2008

It is never easy. There are days when one does not feel like thinking in another tongue and most often the learner is unaware if how much he has to commit in order to speak effectively. Here are some tips.

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Twelve Words That Should be in the Dictionary But Aren’t

by Arie Uittenbogaard, Jun 22, 2008

Don’t you have that? You’re writing a fabulous piece but then there’s something you want to say and there’s no word for it! Here’s a list of words that I was forced to invent, and that should have been in the Webster ages ago.

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