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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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“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...
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When Negotiating, You Should Always Make the First Offer
Written by Reuben Westmaas Here’s our offer: For the next 10 minutes, we’ll tell you all about the one technique that helps you win in any negotiating situation. What’s that? You’ll...
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Want To Be A Better Writer? Here Are 5 Personal Tips Not Everyone Will Agree With
The trouble with writing is that everyone thinks there’s a single correct way to do it. Especially in business. There isn’t. By Chris MatyszczykOwner, Howard Raucous LLC@ChrisMatyszczyk Absurdly Driven looks at the...