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Which Board Games are Readily Available in Spanish?

A list of the Spanish-language board games you're likely to find in the United States. Twister, Apples to Apples and Monopoly are all choices.

Published by lmaloney (2,890 pts ) on Nov 16, 2009 to
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Gaelic vs. Goidelic vs. Gaeilge: What's in a name?

Learn what you need to know about the difference between Gaelic, Goidelic, and Gaeilge. Getting language names right isn't just a way of showing respect; it's also critical to being understood.

Published by lmaloney (2,890 pts ) on Nov 16, 2009 to
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Translating Two University Latin Mottos: High Point University and Johnson State College

Read about how the official translations of two university Latin mottos compare to literal Classical Latin translations into English.

Published by John Garger (20,655 pts ) on Nov 15, 2009 to
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Man, jemand, niemand, wer? Some indefinite pronouns in German

In many ways, the German language is more precise than English, and this is one of those times! Make it clear that you are talking about "one', "someone" or "everyone". Then we examine the German pronoun man (one).

Published by Gillian Hendrie (1,748 pts ) on Nov 15, 2009 to
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A Translation of Two Universities’ Latin Mottos: Duke University and the University of Florida

Often, the literal translations of university Latin mottos into English do not match the official translation offered by the university. Learn whether the two official translations of these two universities match up with a literal Classical Latin to English translation.

Published by John Garger (20,655 pts ) on Nov 15, 2009 to
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Harvest/Thanksgiving Day Festivals Around the World: A Collection of Educational Resources

This information will be of value for ESL, foreign language, and general language arts students to explore the topic. Giving thanks on Thanksgiving is an important American tradition, but it is not just a tradition celebrated in the United States.

Published by J.Alpha (2,174 pts ) on Nov 15, 2009 to
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The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade: An ESL Cultural Perspective on America

Rooted in the homeland yearnings of America’s first generation of European immigrants, Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade is a lively resource for ESL teachers to utilize when introducing America’s Thanksgiving culture to their English as second language students. *To watch in person: the route changed!

Published by J.Alpha (2,174 pts ) on Nov 15, 2009 to
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Teaching Spanish: Travel Phrases for the Restaurant

Teaching specialized vocabulary in Spanish is a good way to add variety to the lesson plan. This article is the second in a series on Spanish phrases for the traveler (in the restaurant). It also includes a downloadable handout and matching quiz.

Published by Curt Smothers (6,121 pts ) on Nov 15, 2009 to
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Bring Guessing and Riddle Games Into Your Spanish Lesson Plans

Riddle me this: What sort of games will keep your students guessing?

Published by lmaloney (2,890 pts ) on Nov 13, 2009 to
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The Interrogative English Pronouns for ESL Students

Interrogative pronouns are pronouns that gather more information about an unknown noun. This article lists the five interrogative English pronouns as well as the six grammatical functions of interrogative pronouns in English grammar. Also included is a printable study sheet of the five pronouns.

Published by Heather Marie Kosur (10,330 pts ) on Nov 13, 2009 to
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