Cool, Strange and Interesting Facts: Napping
Fun with words: nitrate
Battle of the sexes: Rules for women: A Funny List of Rules that Men wish Women Knew
Here is a list of rules that men secretly wish women followed. If you don’t believe it, ask your guy, but first convince him he won’t get in trouble for being honest. Rules For Women This is a list of rules that guys wished women knew… 1. Learn to work the toilet seat: if it’s… Read More
Fun with words: tumor
Creative Punny Business Names Intended
The pun, also called paronomasia, is a form of word play which suggests two or more meanings, by exploiting multiple meanings of words, or of similar-sounding words, for an intended humorous or rhetorical effect.These ambiguities can arise from the intentional use and abuse of homophonic, homographic, metonymic, or metaphorical language. Here is a list of business names… Read More
Different types of English from Across the Globe: British vs. American
For some years now, linguists have understood that English has moved from being a second language to becoming a global instrument of communication. Therefore, it is accepted that there is an English “language” spoken in the United States and regionally within it, which is somewhat different from that in England, South Africa, Australia, India, and… Read More
My 320 BMW won’t drive during the Night only during the Day
Practical jokes differ from confidence tricks or hoaxes in that the victim finds out, or is let in on the joke, rather than being talked into handing over money or other valuables. Practical jokes are generally lighthearted and without lasting effect; they aim to make the victim feel humbled or foolish, but not victimized or humiliated. Thus most practical jokes… Read More
Slang: Johnson & Wang & Co.
In language learning, it’s important to tackle all the nuances of the language in question, and that includes slang, as well. Although very informal language that is usually spoken rather than written, slang is essential for maintaining a conversation with native English speakers. Na aprendizagem de línguas, é importante enfrentar todas as faces da língua… Read More
Why listing your price for services on your website might be a terrible idea
One thing that listing your prices will always do is disqualify a large percentage of people. In fact, it’ll probably disqualify the majority of people who view your prices. That’s a good thing if you have too many leads. According to an article published on Forbes by Pia Silva (ok, that was three years ago,… Read More
Inglês americano ou britânico? Nenhum dos dois…
Ter uma pronúncia impecável em inglês era um pré-requisito importante no aprendizado do idioma. Era, não é mais. Veja o feedback que esta nativa* de Birmingham recebeu depois de fazer um simulado para o teste do Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE), a qualificação mais avançada que comprova que você se comunica com competência no mais alto… Read More
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