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A Sad Day for the French Language: Le Binge Drinking Gets Its Own Word -...
Foreign Policy (blog)A Sad Day for the French Language: Le Binge Drinking Gets Its Own WordForeign Policy (blog)Authorities in France have struck yet another "Anglo-Saxon" term from the country's...
View ArticleO que significa gee?
Gee! Você ainda não sabe o que significa gee? Então, continue lendo esta dica para aprender. De modo simples e direto, gee é uma expressão que equivale a “nossa!”, “caramba!”, “minha nossa!”, etc. Pode...
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Exercise may be the best medicine for Alzheimer's disease
Regular, moderate exercise could improve memory and cognitive function in those at risk for Alzheimer's disease in a way no drug can. Scientists studied the effects of exercise on a group of older...
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Dear newbie translator
Dear newbie translator: I know. The first year (or two or three) as a freelancer is/are really hard, and it’s easy to get discouraged. So for those days when you feel really down, here are a few things...
View ArticleMindMeld in The New York Times
MindMeld was included in today’s New York Times article about apps that use predictive...
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'Kugelschreiber!' Video shows just how harsh the German language can sound...
Daily Mail'Kugelschreiber!' Video shows just how harsh the German language can sound ...Daily Mailcomments. If French is the language of love and English is the language of business, then where does...
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Norlina students learn second language before first grade - WRAL.com
Norlina students learn second language before first gradeWRAL.comSeventeen school districts across North Carolina have similar language immersion programs in Spanish and Mandarin Chinese, but they are...
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Polly wants un craquelin - The Economist (blog)
Polly wants un craquelinThe Economist (blog)EARLIER this month Canadians were shocked to learn that Bouton, an English-speaking parrot at the Montreal Biodome in the French-speaking province of Quebec,...
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#177 – the silent 's': aisle & island
Answering a viewer's question. You can find many more episodes at http://www.speakingenglishpodcast.com. Thanks for watching.
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toward(s) and other ward(s)
The interview I did with the Chicago Manual of Style people has brought me quite a few new readers. (Not to mention a 'Hey! I saw you in this newsletter I subscribe to!" during [BrE] the school run....
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This month, I am going to cover more of the basics of N5. I know these videos are pretty basic for most of you, but if you are just starting out, or know somebody that is, be sure to check out this...
View ArticleWatch: English-Learners and Common Core in the Classroom
The bilingual website Colorín Colorado features full lesson plans created for ELLs and videos of teachers using them in the classroom.
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Corruption at Russian medical device regulator?
Russia has big plans when it comes to medical devices. By 2020, the country would like to be seen as equal to the world's leading medical device powerhouses. Well, it looks like that plan hit another...
View ArticleThe Secret Formula Behind Memorable Movie Quotes
What makes a line quoteworthy? A study out of Cornell examines why specific movie phrases end up...
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Thoughts on Summer Blockbuster “Pacific Rim” in China
Last night I went to see the movie Pacific Rim at Shanghai’s newest, biggest mall, Global Harbor. My hopes were not super high, but I ended up really enjoying the film. I had totally forgotten that it...
View ArticleHow to Complete a Big Translation Project with Flying Colours
Article brought to you by Inbox Translation -Translators are like readers – there are texts they love working on and texts they don’t really feel attracted to but take on as these help pay the bills....
View ArticleWord of the day: Feng shui
“If there is light in the soul, there is beauty in the person. If there is beauty in the person, there is harmony in the house. If there is harmony in the house, there is order in the nation. If there...
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Language tip of the week: sure
In this weekly post, we bring more useful content from the Macmillan Dictionary to English language learners. These tips are usually based on areas of English which learners find difficult, e.g....
View ArticleLanguage tip of the week: sure
In this weekly post, we bring more useful content from the Macmillan Dictionary to English language learners. These tips are usually based on areas of English which learners find difficult, e.g....
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"Failure to provide information requested on this form may result in...
You're applying for a passport. You're looking at the application form, and you see this sentence. Failure to provide information requested on this form may result in significant processing delays...
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