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Gai Bian - Daily Mandarin Lesson
The Mandarin Chinese word for "to change" is "gai bian." This daily Mandarin lesson has audio files for your pronunciation and listening practice.
How to Learn Hungarian Phrases
Hungarian is a Uralic language spoken by about 13 million people around the world. The official language of Hungary, Hungarian also is spoken by smaller communities in the neighboring countries of Romania, Slovakia and Serbia. Hungarian is not related to any other major European language, and begin
How to Teach Body Language to Actors
When it comes to acting, sometimes the way you carry yourself can communicate far more than the words that come out of your mouth. Body language is very much a subconscious activity; teaching fledgling actors about proper body language is challenging because it involves breaking old habits and manne
The Japanese Lantern Ceremony
Beautiful paper or silk lanterns are found throughout Asia. While many foreign visitors may appreciate them for their aesthetic appeal, in most Asian countries, Japan included, they hold a greater cultural importance. These lanterns are used in ceremonies to honor both the Buddha and an individual'
Timeline of the English Language
This timeline offers a glimpse at some of the key events that helped to shape the English language over the past 1,500 years.
What's the Difference Between the Nouns 'Dependant' and 'Dependent'?
The differences between the noun "dependant" and the adjective "dependent" in British English and American English.
2 Situations To Use "La" in Spanish Where "The" Isn't Used in English
A look at how Spanish uses definite articles with some country names and personal titles. A lesson in the Real Spanish Grammar series.
What's the Difference Between the Words 'Passed' and 'Past'?
The commonly confused words "passed" and "past": definitions, examples, and practice exercises.
How to Teach a Hearing Impaired Student
Reports estimate that more than 1 million children in the U.S. today have some degree of hearing loss. Because many types of hearing impairments are not always visible, they are often overlooked. Yet hearing loss can affect a child's oral and written language skills, which can negatively impact acad
What Is Technical Writing?
Technical writing concerns written communications done on the job, especially in fields with specialized vocabularies.
Protocol for Meeting Royalty
Meeting royalty can be intimidating and uncomfortable. Get familiarized with the protocol for meeting royalty from different parts of the world, and your royal encounter is sure to go smoothly.
Do the Verbs 'Energize' and 'Enervate' Mean the Same Thing?
The commonly confused words energize and enervate: answers to practice exercises.