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February 28,
The Compare/Contrast Essay

The Compare/Contrast Essay

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The Compare/Contrast Essay Typically Deals in Two's.

If you look up the definition of the word "essay", you will find a quick insight into this particular form of writing. An old Funk & Wagnalls Standard Desk Dictionary close by tells me that an essay is " a short composition dealing with a single topic and typically personal in approach." That's short, sweet, and to the point.

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February 28,
Another Way of Doing Things

Another Way of Doing Things

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by Margaret Watson

I have several collections of slang – in English and in French. Even as a native speaker, I find things in the English collection that are new to me – mainly because I speak northern British English and am of a 'certain' age. After all people in other parts of the country and in a different age group say things in a different way. A Cornishman will use very different English to someone from The Orkneys. But this applies too to Australian English, Indian English and all the rest. And when it comes to French slang it is a whole new ocean in which I have as yet only dipped a toe or two.

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January 31,
The Most Common Errors in Essay Writing

The Most Common Errors in Essay Writing

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by Gene Grzywacz - Edited by Lynne Hand

While writing comes naturally for some people most everyone else has to make a conscious and concentrated effort to get the appropriate words on paper. It is not only the words, but also the formatting, spelling and grammatical errors that often plague the common student’s essay. There are a number of reasons for this; however it can be easily corrected with a little bit of time and effort. After all this essay could mean not receiving the acceptance letter desired or a failing grade. It is important to ensure that anything from a letter to a full blown research paper is correct and reads well because it is a direct reflection on yourself. This article will cover the common errors of essay writing and a few tips to help alleviate those issues.

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December 31,
Different 'Englishes'

Features That Distinguish Different 'Englishes' and How Easy it is to Identify Varieties

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The English language has sprung many varieties in the form of accents, dialects, pidgins and Creoles. Each accent or dialect is distinct in its own right, yet when compared with other accents or dialects there are obvious similarities; the same is true of pidgins and Creoles. The grammar, syntax and prosody all show variation in different Englishes. There are also other factors to consider such as social, historical and topographical influences. This article by the author of explores the features of different 'Englishes' and how easy it is to identify the varieties.

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December 31,
The Radio

The Radio

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by Margaret Watson

When I lived in Pakistan the one thing I probably missed was not baked beans – though I did dream about them a few times. Not even chocolate – it is possible to survive without chocolate – or my family – we exchanged letters more regularly than when I lived in London. The one thing I did miss was radio.

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November 30,
Does Subliminal Learning Work

Does Subliminal Learning Work?

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by Aye B edited by Lynne Hand

Subliminal learning is the use of techniques that allow people to learn even without any conscious effort at all.  It does this by exposing someone to stimulus that they are not, or are barely aware of,  images that flash on the screen for barely perceptible moments, words played over and over again at a volume just above the hearing threshold, or other such stimulus. The discovery of such methods has aroused the excitement of many people because of its potential to boost the learning process and make acquiring new skills a lot more painless and effective.

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