Acronyms shorten the use of full names. In some cases, such as these ones, PUB, BRA and PLN, they have different meaning depending on how they are used. Here are the 3 acronyms which can be words with real meaning in a language.
Acronyms That Mean Something Else: PUB, BRA And PLN
by Hanifa K. Cook on February 2, 2012 in English, Language
A Beginner’s Secret Technique: Three Word Sentence Works Like Magic
by Hanifa K. Cook on January 8, 2012 in English, Language, Learning Skills
If you are struggling to make sentences using a foreign language, why not try this secret technique? It is so simple yet many of us take it for granted. It is a personal secret of mine which has proven successful regardless of age and language. Share it with your friends, use it to teach your toddlers and make use of it when you are speaking a foreign language for the first time. It works like magic.
Abbot and Castello: Teaching English Homophones, Homographs and Homonyms
by Hanifa K. Cook on February 17, 2011 in 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.
Hong Kong Or Singapore PR: Bilingual Letter In The Mailbox
by Hanifa K. Cook on February 11, 2011 in 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 it carefully, Mr [...]
Living Language : Courage
by Hanifa K. Cook on February 8, 2011 in English, Language
From a wall post on Facebook: I’m good at pretending, I put on a smile and no one knows I’m crying on the inside, or maybe it’s just that no one cares? Response: That’s called perseverance. Almost every person will go through this experience every now and then in their lifetime. We need to keep [...]
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