Languages

Advantage & Disadvantages of International Language

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For centuries, language enthusiasts have dreamed of supplanting humankind"s multitude of conflicting vernaculars with a single, universally intelligible tongue. A language everyone could use promised immense benefits, including easier communication and more peaceful international relations. Yet, des

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About Tagalog

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Tagalog is the native language of the Tagalog region of Luzon, the main island of the Philippines. However, Tagalog has spread far and wide from its native regions; it's also the common language of Manila, the capital of the Philippines, and the basis for the national language Filipino. The Tagalog

patient (grammar)

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In grammar and morphology, the person or thing that is affected or acted upon by the action expressed by a verb. (Also called semantic patient.)

Where Does Language Come From?

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Here, identified by their disparaging nicknames, are five of the oldest and most common theories of how language began.

How to Tell If a Woman Wants to Kiss You

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When it comes to dating a new woman, one of the most stressful, but exciting, moments is the first kiss. Depending on the woman, the first kiss can take place on the first date while others prefer to wait much longer. Perhaps the best way to tell if a woman is ready for the first kiss is by her body

praxis

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In classical rhetoric, the realm of human action--in particular, the practice or application of rhetoric, the art of civic discourse.

History of Linguistics

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Linguistics, the study of language, has a long, complicated history, drawing on science, philosophy, and literary theory. Unlike comparative literature or neuroscience focused on the technical basis of language, linguistics focuses less on the principles of grammar and more on the philosophical basi

Notes on Parentheses

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In this article, we look at where parentheses came from, what purposes they have served, and how they should be used in our writing today.

How to Write Japanese Symbols

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Writing Japanese characters requires a steady hand and a patient mind, but the results are tremendously rewarding. Japanese characters come in three basic forms: kanji, katakana and hiragana. Katakana and hiragana are considerably easier than kanji.

Absent

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What does the French word absent mean? How is it pronounced and used?

Vocabulary Quiz #3: Defining Words in Context

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This quiz, based on selections from our Scrapbook of Styles, will help you develop your vocabulary by using context clues to determine the meanings of unfamiliar words.