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Wapen Je Tegen De Toekomst: Volg Een Taalcursus Spaans!
De vraag naar Spaanse cursussen is groot. In scholen en universiteiten kijkt niemand er nog vreemd van op dat er Spaans wordt aangeboden. Waarom is duidelijk. Velen krijgen Engels zo al mee in hedendaagse muziek, allerlei tv-series, films of zelfs nog boeken. Ricky Martin ten spijt, de Spaanse taal
French Verb Conjugator - How To Conjugate French Verbs
This page lists the top 10 irregular French verb conjugations, and over 1300 common French verb conjugations + tips: bookmark it!
African-American Vernacular English (AAVE)
A variety of American English spoken by many African Americans.
When and How Did You Learn to Write?
Readers are invited to recall when and how they learned to write. Please join the discussion.
"get"-passive
A type of sentence or clause in which the subject receives the action of the verb--a form of "get" plus a past participle.
The Importance of Spelling, Grammar & Punctuation in Business Writing
Spelling, grammar and punctuation are three important components in business writing. These three aspects of writing help business documents look more professional and allow readers to feel more confident with the companies writing the letters. You can learn proper ways to write letters by researchi
All about Faire
Faire is one of the most common French verbs. It is irregular in conjugation and literally means "to do" or "to make." Faire is also used in numerous idiomatic expressions and in the causative construction.
London University Matriculation Papers in English Language: 1871-1885 (page 3)
These five English language examination papers were originally published in an appendix to "An Epitome of English Grammar," a textbook published in 1885.
Japanese Bow Making Techniques
The Japanese bow, or yumi, was one of the primary weapons of the samurai warrior class from its earliest origins up until the warlord Oda Nobunaga abandoned the bow for the musket in 1575. The design of the Japanese bow has remained essentially unchanged over the last four hundred years. The same ty
On the Fear of Death, by William Hazlitt
Originally published in 1822, not long after the death of Hazlitt's father, the essay "On the Fear of Death" deals squarely and unsentimentally with the brute facts of human mortality.
minced oath
A moderate form of swearing: a type of euphemism in which a profane or offensive term is replaced by a similar-sounding word or phrase that expresses a comparable sentiment in a less objectionable way.
Nights in London, by Thomas Burke (page three)
Blending realism and romanticism in his highly descriptive prose, Burke preserves a vision of London before the onset of World War I.
Outrigger Island Decorating Ideas
Outrigger Island works hard to bring kids together and, through Bible study, give them tools they need to succeed in life. To make an Outrigger Island gathering more festive and captivating, try various Hawaiian themes that everyone can relate to.
The Rise of Pancho Villa, by John Reed (page three)
In the following dispatch, which appeared in the "Metropolitan" magazine in fall 1913, John Reed offers a memorable profile of the revolutionary general Francisco ("Pancho") Villa.