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Acronyms That Mean Something Else: PUB, BRA And PLN


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.

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Google Chat Lost In Translation? “Chinese Fight Here”


Here’s another reason that you shouldn’t be using the online dictionary to help you with translation. While browsing on Youtube, I came across a video lesson on how to use Google chat to translate Mandarin to English. This is what I have discovered.

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Getting Employed As A Non-native

Getting Employed As A Non-native


More people are required to know at least two languages in the business world today. If you are able to show on your resume you can speak at least one other language, you certainly have an added advantage. Unless you have formal education in more than one language, you may be challenged to prove that [...]

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Abbot and Castello: Teaching English Homophones, Homographs and Homonyms

Abbot and Castello: Teaching English Homophones, Homographs and Homonyms


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.

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Hong Kong Or Singapore PR: Bilingual Letter In The Mailbox


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 [...]

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