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London, by Charles Lamb
Like fellow essayist William Hazlitt, Charles Lamb preferred the busy life of the city to the solitude of the countryside. In this short essay, he explains why.
Japanese Greetings
Learning greetings is a great way to start communicating people in their language. Please listen the audio carefully, and mimic what you hear rather than reading words.
Notes: French Visa and Residence Permit Application Process
If you want to live in France for an extended period of time, you need a visa de long séjour and carte de séjour. This article explains everything I know about the process.
anticipation (rhetoric)
A general name for argumentative strategies whereby a speaker or writer foresees and replies to objections.
Fortress in Carcassonne, France
Carcassonne, located about 60 miles southeast of Toulouse, is a beautiful medieval city with two sites (the Canal du Midi and la Cité de Carcassonne) on Unesco's World Heritage list.
How to Speak Russian Easily
Learning Russian may seem daunting to speakers of non-Slavic languages. But as with most things, the Russian language becomes less intimidating once it's been demystified. While common practice has been strict studying and memorization, new theories, such as those put forward on the site All Japanes
About Accents
When we hear a voice, one of the first things we might notice is a person's accent, particularly if that accent happens to be different from our own. If we can't see the person, we may even come to conclusions based on the accent. Accents can give us perceptions about a person that are not always ac
History of Clay Jars & Pots
Clay jars and pots are nearly as old as civilization itself. Here is a brief overview of the history of clay vessels.
On Keeping a Secret, by William Cowper
In the essay "On Keeping a Secret," published in 1756, Cowper relies on examples and classification to illustrate "the different methods by which Secrets are communicated."
Cathédrale Sainte-Cécile in Albi, France
Albi is a medieval city located about 50 miles north-east of Toulouse. Known for its Toulouse-Lautrec museum and spectacular Cathédral Sainte-Cécile and located on the banks of the Tarn River, Albi is a pleasant place to spend the day.
9 Meanings for the Spanish Verb "Salir"
The Spanish verb "salir" typically means "to leave," but it also has other meanings that at first glance seem unrelated.