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96Totem Poles in the Pacific Northwest, Vancouver, Alaska, New Zealand and Japan before 1700
In-depth research and interviewing from 1700 to the 21st C. have revealed a history of totem poles globally that was previously unknown or discounted.
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87Saying "I Love You" in 165+ Languages
Elizabeth Barrett Browning wrote Sonnet 43 — How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. I've counted more than 165 ways to say "I love you" in different languages, and I present them in this Hub.
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84Conversation Hearts in the Classroom: 5 Ways to use Candy to Teach Language Arts
Fun Ideas that use Conversation Hearts to teach or practice reading and writing skills. Great for all elementary skill levels.
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84Native American and French Origins of Wisconsin Towns and Cities
The names of numerous towns and cities in the state of Wisconsin have their origin in French and Native American languages. By examining the meaning of these names, one can get an insight into the history of a great state where I was born and grew...
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80Learn How To Speak and Write Cambodian: An Introduction To The Khmer Language
An introduction to Khmer, the language of Cambodia. Includes pronunciation, character/letter writing, original photos and drawings. This is the best guide for a beginner who wants to learn how to read, write, and speak Khmer Cambodian.
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8210 Business Negotiations Idioms Explained to English as a Second Language Learners
English idioms or idiomatic expressions have always been one of the trickiest topics for English as a Second Language learners. This is because the real meanings of English idioms are so far off their literal meanings. These real meanings are...
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75The times and the English language are changing
It happens every so often. Merriam-Webster or the Oxford English Dictionary announce the addition of new words to the English canon. Some recent additions to the dictionary include: Woot, retweet, jeggings, sexting and cyberbullying. As a writer I enjoy the growing lexicon. How about you?
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71Is Our Bible Accurate?
Our Holy Bible has been written in several languages and translated many times. Most of the Bible, the Old Testament and the New Testament were originally written in Hebrew, but some of it was written in Aramaic. The Aramaic language belongs to...
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85European Origin of Sanskrit Language
All these facts clearly indicates that Sanskrit is closer to European languages, not with Indian languages. Why it is so? The answer is easy. Sanskirt was language of the Aryans who came to India from Eastern parts of Europe. There language was the same which was spoken in that part of world. When they came to India, it was changed due to the influence of indigenous languages of India.
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74If You Can't Say Anything Nice--How Words Are A Weapon
Language is the most powerful weapon we have available. There are many accounts in history in which a person used language to get what they wanted or to hurt someone. Are there ways we stop using this uncontrolled weapon?
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