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Learners of English as a second language need pronunciation practice to take their speech from "understandable" to "fluent." Many students don't realize the errors they are committing and are...

You can practice foreign accent reduction inexpensively on your own time. Rather than paying for expensive speech coaching or programs for foreign accent reduction online, you can follow the...

Learning Spanish is becoming important to many people as they seek to communicate with the growing Hispanic population in the United States. While Spanish classes are being offered at schools and...

So you've been taking a class on Spanish, or maybe French, or maybe Japanese. You do all of the class work, and when you go home, you've got no way to practice. With these simple steps, you can...

Learning English is an important step for many people. Immigrants need to learn the basics of the English language to work and live in an English-speaking country such as the United States, Great...

Spoken French is widely regarded as one of the world's most beautiful languages. French has long been considered one of the primary languages of diplomacy, dance, poetry and the cinema. Learning...

Learning to converse in English is probably the hardest part of learning English as a foreign language, but also the most essential. To have an English conversation, you must have good listening...

After studying English for several years, many learners find themselves unable to participate in a conversation in English. Sometimes this is because English lessons focus largely on grammar rules...

Whether you are planning a trip to Vietnam or are just interested in the fluid language of the culture, there are many ways to learn to speak Vietnamese. Both learning and practice are important...

Learning a second language can be both exhilarating and frustrating. During the beginning stage of learning, you may feel like you will never understand the language or the concept. However, do...

In the electronic age, shorthand is certainly not the necessary secretarial skill that it once was. However, shorthand is still used extensively by journalists, students, administrative assistants...

Learning English doesn't need to be a dreary undertaking. There are a lot of activities that activate language production skills and are fun for students of any age. Some activities involve...

Learning Spanish is a great way to keep your mind active and will open the doors to knowing a different culture, as well as traveling with greater confidence to Spanish-speaking countries. Spanish...

Chimney sweeps are often associated with England, particularly the Victorian period. Our popular collective perception of chimney sweeps compares favorably with Dick Van Dyke's portrayal of Burt...

Learn to practice Chinese calligraphy writing with tips from a Chinese language specialist in this free video on Chinese writing tools and supplies.

Practice sign language in a mirror or find a deaf person to help you. Discover ways to practice sign language in this free video on the American Sign Language from a signing expert.

Practice sign language phrases by using a mirror. Discover more ways to practice signing with practice tips from a sign language instructor in this free video about basic sign language.

Practicing facial expressions will make you a better sign language communicator. Find out how to practice facial expressions while signing with practice tips from a sign language instructor in...

Say goodbye in sign language by signing "See you later." Find out how to sign "See you later" with practice tips from a sign language instructor in this free video about basic sign language.

If you can't remember how to sign something in sign language, learn to ask "How do you sign?" Find out more about asking questions with practice tips from a sign language instructor in this free...

Japanese writing is a very complex art form. There are two phonetic alphabets (the symbols stand for sounds) and one symbolic alphabet (the symbols stand for words) used in Japanese writing. A lot...

Massage therapy is something that needs to be learned gradually, so you should start with the basics. Instead of worrying about specific techniques and locations, try to get an understanding of...

Once a person completes the General Educational Development test, that person will receive a certificate that is referred to by most as a GED. A GED can be very useful for an individual if she...

Dutch is the language spoken in the Netherlands, a country on the coast of Europe. There aren't many other places in the world that speak Dutch, partly because it's such a complicated language to...

A good command of the English language is extremely important in business, career advancement and for academic achievements. If English is not your first language, it is often difficult to learn...

Arabic is the official language in 29 countries across the world and has the fifth largest native-speaking population in the world. While most of those native speakers live outside the United...

Are you planning to take a GED test soon? Do you want to feel prepared and confident that you will pass? In order to take the actual GED test you must first take a practice test and pass. So,...

Learning a language can be useful in today's global society, and discovering new skills within yourself can be fun and rewarding. Many people study foreign languages in high school or college, but...

Learning a new language is both fascinating and rewarding. Whether you’re taking on a new language for business or pleasure, there are some simple steps you can follow to ensure that you...

If you want a challenging but rewarding job in the health care industry without studying for several years, then becoming a Medical Transcriber or Transcriptionist is the career for you. Unlike a...

As a technical professional it can be rather frightening when faced with taking a certification exam. If you consider that the certification providers update and change the exams after so many...

Have you ever wanted to play an instrument (Guitar, Piano, Trumpet, Flute, Violin, etc.?) Here is how to teach yourself and find your own style.

Visual literacy is the ability to understand and use images in communicating, thinking and learning. As the use of images in modern culture explodes, the need to be able to interpret and employ...

Braille is the system used for those who are blind or have visual impairment to read and write information. People use Braille throughout the world. This is a universal system where embossed dots...

For some people, good penmanship comes naturally. For others, it's a struggle just to make it legible. If you fall into the latter category, there are ways you can go about improving your...