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My Dear, What Are Vocatives in English?
The vocative is a word or phrase used to address a reader or listener directly, usually in the form of a personal name, title, or term of endearment.
Japanese Learning Methods
You don't have to live in Japan to learn the language fluently.Japan image by Angelika Bentin from Fotolia.comAs recently as the 1960s, learning Japanese or any foreign language could only be achieved by attending classes, purchasing or borrowing books on the subject, or learning and...
30 Writing Suggestions for an Essay or Speech Developed With Analogies
To discover original analogies that can be explored in paragraphs and essays, apply the "as if" attitude to any one of these 30 topics.
The Most Common Mandarin Chinese Words - Part Three
The most common Mandarin Chinese words, arranged by Pinyin spelling, part three - G H.
What Is a Banquette?
A banquette can have many different meanings, including a parapet for soldiers or a sidewalk in New Orleans. However, for today's modern homeowner, the term most likely refers to a comfortable bench and tabletop arrangement found near the kitchen cooking area. Usually designed for the family on the
Supercalifragilisticlessicalizzazione?!
In Italian lexicalization is the process of adding items to a language's lexicon, while grammaticalization changes a content word into a function word or a grammatical affix.
The Coffee Houses of London, by Thomas Macaulay
In this excerpt from his popular "History of England" (1848), Thomas Macaulay offers evocative descriptions of the coffee houses in late-17th-century London.
Spanish Verb Translation Activities
Mastering a foreign language can be a challenging task for anyone, especially learning the complex rules for conjugating different verbs. Luckily, the Internet is home to many free resources for learning the Spanish language. Students of all ages and skill levels will benefit from these Spanish verb
Homophone Corner: What's the Difference Between 'Seam' and 'Seem'?
The commonly confused words "seam" and "seem": answers to practice exercises.
Proofreading Practice: Correcting Run-On Sentences and Comma Splices
Here is the corrected version of the paragraph used in the exercise on page one: Proofreading Practice: Correcting Run-On Sentences and Comma Splices.
Caroline's Letters on Marriage and Separation, by Maria Edgeworth (page five)
In the following excerpts from her first published work, "Letters for Literary Ladies" (1795), Edgeworth relies on the fictional character of Caroline to explore the relationships between women and men at the end of the 18th century.
How To Learn Spanish Easier
So what is the real reason for you wanting to learn to speak the Spanish language or another foreign language? Is it because it is a highly needed skill in your work? Maybe you are planning to visit a Spanish speaking country for your next vacation. Or you just want to learn something new to that wi