A dialect is defined in linguistic terms as a language variety which is spoken in a specific territory. In the Spanish peninsula, for example, there are different dialects of Spanish. One should not, however, mix up the different dialects in Spain with the different languages spoken in the Peninsula: Spanish, Catalan, Basque and Galician. …
Homeschooling was once a rare educational method. Today it is a well known and accepted way to educate your kids. Most parents thinking of homeschooling have a difficult time deciding whether to do it or not. The following is a list of 17 reasons why other parents are homeschooling their kids. And, there is …
As a homeschooler one of the most important tasks for you to accomplish in your child at an early age is getting them interested in and developing good reading habits. At an early age learning to recognize letters, the sounds they make and words they eventually form should be an activity and not a …
If have decided that homeschooling really is right for you and your kids, you will likely want to know what to do next. Here are some quick points for getting started with homeschooling: – Locate your state’s homeschool group. You can do this online easily by typing in your state and the keyword “homeschooling” …
As the world continues to get more complex, careers are becoming more specialized and require continuing education credits to remain in good standing. This is especially true in the medical fields although many professions and professional organizations also demand their members to continue to develop the skills necessary for today’s changing environments. Almost any …
Who was born on January 15, 1929? A man who believed in equality and peace… Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Here are some ways to honor this man. Note if you live in a country other than America, adapt these activities for a significant person in your country’s history. 1. Draw a silhouette of …
The Russian language is the most commonly spoken language in Europe. It is a Slavic language whose roots can be traced to Sanskrit, Greek, and Latin. Though not as internationally prominent as its days as the official language of the former Soviet Union, it is still the official language of such countries as Russia, …
The Arabic language is an ancient tongue that dates back to earlier than the 6th century. It is a language steeped in history, and shrouded in mystery. Today, the Arabic language is the 5th most spoken language on the planet, and it is the official language in many Middle Eastern countries, such as Egypt, …
The Korean language is spoken by more than 70 million people, primarily in North and South Korea. There are a number of native Korean language speakers in several countries, including the United States Australia, Canada, and Japan. The Korean language is made up of an alphabet of 28 characters that have been in used …
The French language is spoken by 130 million people around the world. The language is the native tongue in countries like France, Switzerland, Haiti, and parts of Canada. And many Americans in the states of Louisiana and Maine are native French speakers. French is also an official language of many organizations including the International …