Archive for September, 2009

You Can Improve Your Pronunciation

September 28, 2009

 

English Learners,

By clicking on the pics, you will be redirected to VOA (Voice Of America) News Special. Choose the speed which is appropriate for you (from very slow to very fast). Repeat OUT LOUD many times after the speaker. Try to repeat exactly all what you hear (intonation, pauses). If you do this exercise everyday, your pronunciation and your accent will improve in no time.

 

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I believe that the website is suitable for some native speakers too. It will help them articulating better. I know what I am talking about. Some dear friends of mine are big mumblers. How can anyone speak without opening one’s own mouth? That’s complete mystery to me. Although I have been knowing them for 20 years or so, I still keep asking them: ‘Pardon me, what did you say? Sorry, I didn’t understand.’

 

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I have to be very polite, because these friends are so fragile emotionally that they could break in pieces. Long conversations with them are a nono. Too stressful. That could end up in fight. Some don’t care about improving anything. But those who wish to learn how to speak clearly are trying to do so with VOA News. It’s great fun being a major News anchor 30 minutes a day.

 

Jump For The Cause!

September 27, 2009

 

ruban breast cancer

 

 

The Aerial Pink Force

 

Completion! A new record! An indescribable joy!

 

One Dress All Year

September 27, 2009

CNN.com

 

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Sheena Matheiken

 

Don’t Make It a Marathon For Your Skin

September 26, 2009

The New York Times

PHYSICAL CULTURE

Don’t Make It a Marathon For Your Skin

by SARAH BOWEN SHEA
Published: September, 24, 2009

As fall marathons draw closer, training runs become longer, which often translates to more chafing. On runs of 10 miles or longer, friction — either of skin-on-skin or fabric-on-skin …

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A Facial Filler Needs a Dose of Patience

September 26, 2009

The New York Times

SKIN DEEP

A Facial Filler Needs a Dose of Patience

By CATHERINE SAINT LOUIS
Published: September 23, 2009

SCULPTRA, a long-lasting filler that has been used since 2004 to plump the cheeks of H.I.V.-positive patients with facial wasting, its finally having its cosmetic debut.

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Requiem For a Dream

September 25, 2009

Sadness in their eyes…

 

by germainkevin

 


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