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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...

Living Language : Courage

by Hanifa K. Cook | Feb 8, 2011 | 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...

What Is A Genuine Mistake?

by Hanifa K. Cook | Jan 28, 2011 | Montessori

I have made mistakes and correct other people’s mistakes. So have we all. I have learnt that it is important to learn if someone has made a genuine mistake. This is because we tend to make judgements and draw conclusions based on other people’s work....

When The Pain Finally Ceases To Tease

by Hanifa K. Cook | Jan 14, 2011 | Event

When his pain is about to cease There is apprehension, always nervous Need to hold on Readiness to let go From where he arrives There shall he returns The pain now slowly passing Every muscle ~ collapses Around him, there are other kinds of pain Borne out of love,...