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Bilingualism Or Multilingualism Is A Necessity, Not A Luxury

by Hanifa K. Cook | Feb 25, 2011 | Language

Learning languages is not a luxury for people in Asia, it is a necessity of life. To be bilingual or multilingual is not an easy feat but it is a journey that everyone looks forward to embracing if the opportunity arises. Unfortunately not everyone is capable of...

Abbot and Castello: Teaching English Homophones, Homographs and Homonyms

by Hanifa K. Cook | Feb 17, 2011 | English, Language

Some of us may remember these comedians Abbott and Castello. This particular comedy sketch is very useful to learn what homophones, homographs and homonyms are all about.

Chingay Parade 2011 Singapore, I Was There

by Hanifa K. Cook | Feb 12, 2011 | Montessori

I was at the Chingay Parade Singapore yesterday Friday 11 2011. We were seated at the podium facing the Singapore Flyer and Marina Bay Sands. It was officially opened by Prime Minister of Singapore, Mr Lee Hsien Loong. I couldn’t hear his speech because the...

Hong Kong Or Singapore PR: Bilingual Letter In The Mailbox

by Hanifa K. Cook | Feb 11, 2011 | Chinese, English, Language

In my country, it is common to receive letters our mailboxes which are written in at least 3 languages. It is handy to know all the languages!! Here is a typical note from a person looking for a place to rent. It has been written in English and Mandarin. If you read...

How Sensitive Are You Towards Learning Languages?

by Hanifa K. Cook | Feb 8, 2011 | Childhood, Language, Learning Skills

How do you know if you are sensitive towards learning a language? How would you know if you are not cheating time by faking your own interest? “I love this guy but he is a foreigner. So I should learn his language to get to know him better?” It does not...