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Don’t End Texts With a Period
Elizabeth Yuko5/29/20 2:30PM• We need to talk. Specifically, we need to discuss using periods at the end of texts and instant messages. Even though many of us use periods all...
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The English Language Schwa Vowel Explained
by Lori Dorn on May 26, 2020 In a vocal epsisode of The Language Files (previously), host Tom Scott explains what a schwa sounds like in the English language and how it is used more than any other vowel....
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Human speech has ‘ancient roots within primate communication’
By Sara Rigby 27th May, 2020 at 11:26 Lip smacks made by chimpanzees follow a rhythm similar to human speech, according to a new study. Monkeys are known to use this...
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This is the PERFECT resume: Employment coach reveals the 10 steps you need to follow to secure an interview for the job of your dreams
Adrienne Tom is a professional resume writer from Alberta in western Canada She works with businesses and candidates to help both sides find the perfect fit Ms Tom shared 10...
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“Toward” or “Towards”: Which Is Correct?
Meghan Jones Does that one little “S” change the meaning? Or do these words in fact mean the same thing? RD.COM Imagine you’re telling a dramatic, death-defying story about your...
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Which languages are easiest — and most difficult — for native English speakers to learn?
John Malathronas, CNN • Updated 29th April 2020 (CNN) — With so much time on our hands during lockdown, many of us have entertained the idea of expanding our horizons.Learning a foreign language...