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The Mandarin Meaning Of Yin Yang
Yin Yang is a philosophical concept expressing the dualism of existence. The Chinese characters of Yin Yang are related to the characters for sun and moon, which are often used to represent masculine and feminine, day and night, and other opposites.
An Experiment in Modesty, by Peter McArthur
The narrator of Peter McArthur's "Experiment in Modesty" presents himself as a traveler "willing to engage in conversation with any one who is willing to talk."
A Critical Analysis of 'Jack and Jill
In this delightful parody of a critical essay, Joseph Dennie analyzes that "strangely overlooked" epic poem, "Jack and Gill" (better known today as the nursery rhyme "Jack and Jill").
How to Learn Russian Script
Russian Script, officially known as the Cyrillic alphabet, is the alphabet used for writing in Russia, some post-Soviet and Balkan countries. It first appeared in eastern Europe in the 9th and 10th centuries to notate the languages of the Slavic peoples, mainly carried out by monks of the Eastern-Or
What Is Writer's Block (and How Do You Overcome It)?
Writer's block is a condition in which a skilled writer with the desire to write finds herself unable to write.
What Is Slang (and What's Wrong With It)?
Slang is an informal nonstandard variety of speech characterized by newly coined and rapidly changing words and phrases.
Verbs and Expressions with de
The preposition de tends to be very difficult for French students. This lesson explains when to use de by itself vs when to use du, de la, or des after verbs and expressions that require de.
Does peut-être que need the subjunctive?
Does the French expression peut-être que need the subjunctive? Find out with the Subjunctivator!
Various Ways To Learn Spanish Free
Will and determination is what you need when learning a foreign language. Whether the lessons are being paid for or they are free. Some organizations normally seek a person who speaks a foreign language in order to be their translator. Therefore speaking a foreign language may be an added advantage.
Li Hai - Daily Mandarin Lesson
The Mandarin Chinese word for "great" is "li hai." This daily Mandarin lesson has audio files for your pronunciation and listening practice.
Of Course You Obviously Know What Boosting Is
Boosting refers to an adverbial construction used to support a claim or express a viewpoint more assertively and convincingly.
How to Learn Brazilian Portuguese
Unfortunately, most American universities teach languages other than Brazilian Portuguese, such as Spanish and French. If they do teach Portuguese, it's the language spoken in Portugal, which is quite different. While it may be difficult to learn the Brazilian Portuguese language in college, you can
A Glorious Resurrection, by Frederick Douglass (page two)
In this narrative passage from Chapter 10 of his first autobiography, Frederick Douglass recounts "the turning-point" in his "career as a slave."