By John Davison | On January 24, 2006 | In Reference & Education | Rated
The Italian language is one of ancient and historic roots. Today, it is spoken by approximately 70 million people, and is the official language of several nations, including Italy, Slovenia, and Vatican City. If you are interested in learning to speak, read, and write another language, consider the romantic Italian language.
By John Davison | On February 8, 2006 | In Reference & Education | Rated
Japanese is a language spoken by more than 120 million people worldwide in countries including Japan, Brazil, Guam, Taiwan, and on the American island of Hawaii. Japanese is a language comprised of characters completely different from the western alphabet that makes up such languages as English, French, Italian, and German.
By Michael Larocca | On September 28, 2005 | In Reference & Education | Rated
Here's something from my mailbag. "Dear Michael, do you need to do good in school if you want to be a writer? I stink at school and all my friends laugh at me when I tell them I want to write, but I'm serious." Followed by a sentence or two of "I need your words to encourage me" or some such nonsense.
By John Davison | On December 22, 2005 | In Reference & Education | Rated
Today, there are many words from the Hawaiian language that are still used conversationally and informally by the Islands’ inhabitants. We all know the word “aloha”, which has a myriad of meanings including hello, goodbye, and love.
By John Davison | On December 12, 2005 | In Reference & Education | Rated
German is one of the most widely spoken languages worldwide. It is the official language of several countries including Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and Belgium. After the English language, it is the most commonly known language in the European Union
By Robert Fuess | On September 1, 2005 | In Reference & Education | Rated
This is an analysis of different teacher websites. If you are a teacher and are interested in having a website, this is a must-read!
Websites can be of great benefit to the students and parents - if they are designed well. See what is available and what you want before you build or buy one.
By John Davison | On February 14, 2006 | In Reference & Education | Rated
Today, Latin is taught primarily for the purpose of translating ancient literature. It is not really taught conversationally. Proficiency in Latin is achieved in reading and translating.
By John Davison | On December 19, 2005 | In Reference & Education | Rated
The Greek language is over 3,500 years old, though it has evolved through the years. Over 15 million people worldwide speak Greek. It is the official language of Greece and Cyprus, and is spoken natively by immigrants living in many countries around the world.
By John Davison | On November 29, 2005 | In Reference & Education | Rated
Knowing more than one language in todays world is not so unusual. With cultural barriers coming down, and many people living in and visiting non-native countries, it makes sense to have at least a basic knowledge of one or more languages other than your native tongue.
By John Davison | On April 4, 2006 | In Reference & Education | Rated
The Russian language is the most commonly spoken language in Europe. It is a Slavic language whose roots can be traced to Sanskrit, Greek, and Latin. Though not as internationally prominent as its days as the official language of the former Soviet Union, it is still the official language of such countries as Russia, Belarus, and Kazakhstan.
By John Edmond | On April 9, 2006 | In Reference & Education | Rated
Homework is a chore for most children and can cause stress for both child and parents. It can be very difficult for many children and adults to cope with the large amounts of homework today's teenagers receive. Here are 7 tips to help you take the stress out of homework.
E Learning, an innovative and revolutionary way to improve learning technique has become the mantra of the 21st century. Technologys latest communicative power has taken the world by storm with its distinctive features making learning quite economic and convenient.
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