Reference & Education

Making the Most of Speech Openings

By Robert F. Abbott · 18 years ago

The speech opening, "Hello everyone..." is like an institution. But, I would argue that it's an institution that should be shown the door because it detracts from the speech that follows. More specifically, when a ...

Using Poetry to Teach Reading Skills

By Brenda Geier · 18 years ago

Why use poetry? Children love rhythm whether it is in songs, words or tapping on a table or desk. Home schooling parents and teachers using word play with children every single day in one form ...

Microsoft Certificate

By Paul Abbey · 18 years ago

A Microsoft certificate is a diploma of sorts that prove to future employers that a person knows the special skills for a certain job. Each person that decides to gain the knowledge in Microsoft programs ...

Speaking Tip: A Good Introduction

By Robert F. Abbott · 18 years ago

Have you been intimidated by a request to introduce a speaker? Have you wondered how others seem to do it so easily, yet when you think about it, all you can visualize are all the ...

TV - A Good Way to Learn a New Language?

By Ken O'brien · 18 years ago

One of the easiest ways nowadays to get access to a foreign language is through TV. There is a multitude of satellite channels available in a large number of languages. So is it a good ...

Business Writing Skills: why yours matter

By Helen Wilkie · 18 years ago

I'm often surprised when I hear people talk about "communication skills" and "writing skills" as if they were two separate attributes. Writing is a communication skill, and an important part of any communication skillset. Good ...

Are You Using Foreign Language Audio to its Full Potential?

By Kathy Steinemann · 18 years ago

No dictionary can accurately reproduce tiny variations in pronunciation, volume, and stress. You must listen to a language before you can fully experience its idiosyncrasies. Being able to converse with a native speaker who uses ...

Learning To Read: Effective Teaching Methods

By Rebecca Walker · 18 years ago

Learning to read is one of the most important steps in your child's development, both socially and intellectually. Reading is the basis for education, and without that ability your child will find grasping new concepts ...

Now I must ask - How Can I Learn Spanish?

By Doug Williams · 18 years ago

I live and work in Miami, Florida. If you've ever visited the Miami area, you know that it is full of lush tropical vegetation, beautiful beaches, gorgeous weather, and a rather large Hispanic population. In ...

Is watching DVDs a good way to learn a new language?

By Ken O'brien · 18 years ago

One of the easiest ways nowadays to get access to a foreign language is by watching DVDs. Many DVDs have multiple languages and can facilitate a learner in many languages. But is it really a ...

Online Tutoring No More a Scary business!

By Peter Jones · 18 years ago

Kathy had always feared Mathematics. She would have done anything just to get some help at night before her Maths exam. “I just wish somebody could help me at this hour. I do not want ...

Best Way To Learn A Foreign Language

By Richard Henderson · 18 years ago

I have never quite understood how to learn a foreign language. It is a shame too. Learning a foreign language is pretty necessary in this day and age. If you learn foreign language, it makes ...

So you think you need a Speaker for your event

By Tron Jordheim · 18 years ago

I go to a lot of business conferences and events. I get to go as both an attendee and as a speaker. The more I go to business events, the more it seems there are ...

Translation Matters – Insights Gleaned from a Professional Translator

By Thomas Mayhew · 18 years ago

Being married to a Professional Translator for nine years and having experienced translation from an executive point of view has made me very keen on ensuring the quality of a translation. My first article dealing ...

Federal Grants And Loans Can Help Pay For College

By Matthew Paolini · 18 years ago

If you're a high school student completing your junior year or starting your senior year, it's never too early to to begin exploring your financial options if you're considering college or career school. When thinking ...

Nonverbal Communication through Body Language

By Robert F. Abbott · 18 years ago

An entrepreneur had come to our business administration class to practice a presentation; and the result was an almost surreal case of nonverbal communication. Specifically, the entrepreneur was talking about a technologically-advanced respirator that had ...