by Hanifa K. Cook | Feb 20, 2014 | Environment, Self Development, Tool
Befriend people who are technological savvy (geeks need some socializing opportunities, so you are doing some deed to them) and ask dumb questions like everyone else who uses iPhone, Microsoft Windows 8 or Google emails. In the world of technology, dumb questions are actually good. It promotes the phrase ‘artificial intelligence’, makes it beautiful too.
by Hanifa K. Cook | Feb 19, 2013 | English, Environment, Language, Personal Blog
Singapore is well-known for many things, one of which is ‘Singlish’, a term used to describe a unique brand of English spoken by the general Singaporeans. For Singaporeans, we speak and hear Singlish all the time; it is pointless to ridicule natives for not being to...
by Hanifa K. Cook | Oct 6, 2009 | Environment, Internet, Language
Today, as I was browsing through my website, I discovered this old post. The site Second Life has apparently been taken down. So as you read this post, you will notice that I have removed all the links. But I like to keep this post up so others will know that this...
by Hanifa K. Cook | Sep 28, 2009 | English, Environment, Language, Learning Skills
Many tourists who visit Singapore for the first time are quite surprised at how easy it is to move around the city. English is considered the country’s official language and Malay is the national language. From road names to business names, English words can be found...
by Hanifa K. Cook | Aug 21, 2009 | Environment, Personal Blog
That’s a great looking starfish. Simply magnificient sea creature.
by Hanifa K. Cook | Jun 12, 2009 | Childhood, Environment
I can almost relate to this street kid in India who can speak many languages. Here are two videos from when he was a kid. He is still selling on the street. Listen to the diction and pronunciation; no hesitation no reservation, just great confidence on the sight...
