learning | Effective Communications

Basics To Good Spoken Language: Pitch and Intonate

by Hanifa K. Cook | Mar 10, 2009 | Language

The essence of good spoken language skills are twofolds. The first is intonation and the second is modulation of language. In this post, we will discuss intonation, with regard to the art of speaking clearly rather than the style of expression and choice of words,...

A Little Help From A Friend

by Hanifa K. Cook | Feb 16, 2009 | Childhood, Language, Learning Skills, Personal Blog

People who love children are usually intrigued by the new tricks that kids can do as they grow. At what age does the child learn to sit, walk, laugh or grip on an object? For me, there is nothing more fascinating and magical than the child who learns to speak before...

Spanish Lessons Review

by Hanifa K. Cook | Jan 27, 2009 | Language

My page on ning is giving me good Spanish learning experience. It offers most of the variables needed to learn language for adults of any age. You get time, space and lots of friends to mingle with. I am through my first week in the site and am learning more each day....

Chinese Names Incorporated And Tattoos

by Hanifa K. Cook | Jan 25, 2009 | Chinese, Language

If you turn to any page in a Chinese dictionary for names in Mandarin, you may not come across a name like Sugiarto or Gunawan. Honestly, it may not even matter to you now because you will never come across them in your part of the world, say the United States of...

How I Started Speaking Bahasa Indonesia

by Hanifa K. Cook | Nov 12, 2008 | Environment, Language, Learning Skills

I started speaking Bahasa Indonesia in the early ’90s. Back then, I worked as a personal assistant in an international company and the regional marketing manager only spoke English. I was also work as trainer. Then after I got married, my husband was posted to...