French Possessive Adjectives - Adjectifs possessifs
Possessive adjectives are the words used in place of articles to indicate to whom or to what something belongs. French possessive adjectives are used similarly to English possessive adjectives, but there are some differences in form.......[Read More]
Zoner - to zone
Learn how to conjugation zoner, a regular -er French verb.......[Read More]
Québécois French - Best Idioms
J'ai failli m'enfarger dans l'escalier, mais c'est tigidou, j'ai pogné la rampe. Learn some of my favorite French Canadian Idioms.......[Read More]
How to Speak Hindi
Over 420 different languages are spoken in India, but Hindi is the most common. At least 180 million people in India consider Hindi their mother tongue, and another 300 million use it as a second language. Hindi and English are the national languages of India, but 22 other languages are given offici......[Read More]
Abréger - to shorten, abridge
Learn how to conjugate abréger, a stem-changing and spelling change French verb.......[Read More]
How to Write a Job Application to a Company
When you apply for a position, the content and appearance of your job application plays a key role in whether or not you will obtain an interview. When you are careful and complete the application right, you may see faster results. If necessary, take the form home with you so that you may review it ......[Read More]
A Country Apothecary, by Mary Russell Mitford (page four)
Born in the small town of Alresford in Hampshire, England, Mary Russell Mitford supported her family by writing novels, plays, poems, and--most memorably--essays focused on everyday village life.......[Read More]
Le p'tit renne au nez rouge - French Christmas Carol
Lyrics for Le p'tit renne au nez rouge, a traditional French Christmas carol.......[Read More]
Chinese Symbols for Dive
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Trees in Mandarin Chinese
Learn the names of common trees in Mandarin Chinese. Each entry has an audio clip for listening and pronunciation practice.......[Read More]
Rules for Speaking the Spanish "R"
The Spanish language displays Arabic influences from when the Moors ruled Spain.Carolyn Taylor Photography/Brand X Pictures/Getty ImagesAccording the CIA World Factbook, about 11 percent of Americans speak Spanish, making it the second-most spoken language in the United States. English.........[Read More]
Word of the Day - hazureru
Learn a new Japanese word every day.......[Read More]
Homophone Corner: Mail and Male
The difference between the commonly confused words "mail" and "male": answers to practice exercises.......[Read More]
The Atlanta Compromise Address, by Booker T. Washington
In September 1895, Booker T. Washington delivered the following speech before a predominantly white audience at the Cotton States and International Exposition in Atlanta. Although the "Atlanta Compromise Address," as the speech came to be known, was generally well received by the African A......[Read More]
Difficulty of Learning Old English Compared to Other Foreign Languages
Old English, or Anglo-Saxon, can appear foreign to modern speakers because it uses letters no longer found in our alphabet and because it has changed grammatically. Nevertheless, the language--which replaced the native Celtic and which was shaped between the 5th and 11th centuries by the influx of G......[Read More]
Don't Give This a Pass: Using the Spanish Verb "Pasar"
Like its English cognate "to pass," the Spanish verb "pasar" has a variety of meanings that generally relate to the idea of movement in space or time.......[Read More]