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Webster's Third (W3)
The popular name of Webster's Third New International Dictionary of the English Language, a controversial dictionary published by G. & C. Merriam Company in 1961.
Today in Francophone History
Learn about important dates in French and francophone history: famous birthdays, holidays and celebrations, and other milestones.
Why Are 'Devilish,' 'Observe,' and 'Plagiarist' Called Kangaroo Words?
Kangaroo word is a playful term for a word that carries within it a synonym of itself.
How To Pronounce Italian Words
You love those melodious sounds at the opera, and listening to the voices of those Italian stars in foreign films is an aural thrill. These quick, step-by-step instructions on how to pronounce Italian words will help you to sound like you were born in «il bel paese».
Tips on Composing an Argument Essay
The best way to get ready to explain and defend a position on some controversial issue is to explore a topic thoughtfully, considering both sides of the issue before preparing an essay plan. This kind of preparation has two chief advantages: (1) it encourages us to study the issue carefully, and (2)
Hui - Daily Mandarin Lesson
There are several words in Mandarin Chinese that can be translated as "can," but they have different meanings. The Mandarin Chinese word that implies skill is "hui."
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In morphology, the use of two or more phonetically distinct roots for different forms of the same word.
John Henry Newman on Language and Literature (page two)
In these excerpts from "The Idea of a University," Cardinal Newman discusses the two-fold nature of classical logos and the inseparability of style and substance.
How to Teach the Thai Language
Thai is the official language of Thailand. Often called Siamese, Thai is spoken by up to 80 percent of the population in Thailand. Other small populations outside of Thailand also speak Thai, including emigrants living in the U.S., the United Arab Emirates and Singapore. The language uses a script t