http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages.aspxenhttp://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/articles/55175.aspxSat, 07 Nov 2009 04:42:53 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55175hmkosurDemonstrative pronouns are pronouns that provide additional information about the proximity of the noun replaced by the pronoun to the speaker. This article lists and explains the four demonstrative English pronouns. Also included is a printable study sheet of the four pronouns. Demonstrative Pronouns Similar to demonstrative determiners, demonstra...http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/articles/29618.aspxSat, 07 Nov 2009 04:31:42 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:29618hmkosurAlthough case primarily determines the function of nouns, noun phrases, and pronouns in German, word order is still important. Speakers new to German must learn significant differences in word order between German and English. Included in this article is a printable download of German word order. German Word Order or Wortstellung In English, the fu...http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/articles/25503.aspxSat, 07 Nov 2009 04:31:20 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:25503hmkosurPunctuation marks help readers and writers to more easily read and understand writing. This article explains and provides examples of the four basic uses of quotation marks in the English language. Also included is a downloadable reference sheet. Quotation Marks Like other punctuation marks, quotations marks clarify written language for both reader...http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/articles/55142.aspxFri, 06 Nov 2009 18:32:40 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55142cjsmothersTeaching specialized vocabulary in Spanish is a good way to add variety to the lesson plan. This article is the first in a series on Spanish phrases for the traveler. It includes a downloadable handout and matching quiz. Travel Phrases in Spanish - Entering and Leaving via the Airport The specialized Spanish phrase list that follows is split into t...http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/media/p/55126.aspxFri, 06 Nov 2009 16:52:30 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55126hmkosurThe following supplemental download is a reference sheet of word order in German that accompanies the article " Word Order in German ." Included in the printable download is the standard word order for declarative sentences, interrogative sentences, and imperative sentences as well as the rules for inverted word order.http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/articles/55007.aspxThu, 05 Nov 2009 04:27:10 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:55007SeekerOfPeaceThis article serves as a review of what we've covered so far about the Japanese Kanji. A few more Kanjis are also introduced as well as techinques to recognize and remember them. Remembering Kanji: a First Review This article is a review, once you’ve completely finished reading the following series of articles about the Japanese Kanji , pro...http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/articles/54491.aspxThu, 05 Nov 2009 04:20:46 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:54491yen03In learning Chinese grammar, 没有【méiyǒu】and 不 【bù】are commonly used to negate something and often confuse the new Chinese learner. Here you learn when to use them, including 还没有【hái méiyǒu】, 还不【hái bù&#1230...http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/media/p/54970.aspxWed, 04 Nov 2009 20:29:08 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:54970hmkosurThe following reference sheet is a printable vocabulary sheet of the demonstrative pronouns in English to be used as a supplementary study aid for the article "The Demonstrative English Pronouns for ESL Students." Included in the supplementary handout are the four demonstrative pronouns in English as well as the six grammatical functions ...http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/media/p/54941.aspxWed, 04 Nov 2009 14:30:44 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:54941cjsmothersDownload this Word file for a list of Spanish phrases for travelers in the airport. This file accompanies the Bright Hub Article, "Teaching Spanish: Spanish Travel Phrases for the Airport." It also includes a matching quiz with answer key.http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/articles/54938.aspxWed, 04 Nov 2009 16:13:10 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:54938lynchlarrym"Throw Papa down the stairs his hat" may sound odd to you, but, in the Pennsylvania Dutch language variety of English, it's perfectly normal. Some of the interesting and sometimes very different popular Pennsylvania Dutch phrases are presented here. The Pennsylvania Dutch Language In the river valley plains of south central Pennsylvania...http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/articles/54913.aspxWed, 04 Nov 2009 03:48:22 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:54913hmkosurIndefinite pronouns are pronouns whose antecedents are unspecified persons, places, things, and ideas. This article lists the indefinite English pronouns by category as well as explains the six grammatical functions of indefinite pronouns. Also included is a printable study sheet. Indefinite Pronouns Pronouns are traditionally defined as "smal...http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/articles/36828.aspxTue, 03 Nov 2009 23:27:27 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:36828hmkosurThe English language contains six grammatical forms that perform the function of determinative. The determiners in English are articles, possessive determiners, demonstrative determiners, interrogative determiners, numerals, and quantifiers. The determiner in English is a grammatical form that expresses information about a noun or a verb in the for...http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/articles/32754.aspxTue, 03 Nov 2009 23:26:09 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:32754hmkosurNouns and noun phrases perform ten main grammatical functions in the English language. The following article lists the ten functions of nouns and noun phrases and provides examples to illustrate usage. Also included is a printable study sheet of the grammatical functions of nouns and noun phrases. Nouns and Noun Phrases Nouns in English are traditi...http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/articles/27830.aspxTue, 03 Nov 2009 23:23:44 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:27830lwitkopBroaden your understanding of Spanish language and culture while you read some great advice with these interesting Spanish animal proverbs. You may know that a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush or that you should never look a gift horse in the mouth, but what do Spanish sayings about animals have to teach us? The animal kingdom provides the...http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/articles/4330.aspxTue, 03 Nov 2009 23:21:28 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:4330tricornio357This lesson explains what subject-verb agreement is. It explains what is meant by grammatical subject, presents the subject pronouns and gives an example of one verb conjugated in the present. It also contains links to three sets of exercises, with keys, for conjugating other regular -ar verbs. Subject-Verb Agreement in Spanish Subject-Verb Agreeme...http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/reviews/603.aspxTue, 03 Nov 2009 22:57:54 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:603mmbeauclairMany people complain that while they might grasp some basic French vocabulary and grammar, they cannot speak or understand the language to save their lives. If this describes you, and you want to build your confidence to communicate in French, Auralog’s Tell Me More French is your program. Introduction Tell Me More French by Auralog is an ama...http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/reviews/586.aspxTue, 03 Nov 2009 22:56:40 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:586largordoRosetta Stone English Level 1, with its Dynamic Immersion approach to language acquisition, prepares you to listen, comprehend what was said almost instantaneously, and give immediate, accurate, and appropriate responses. Introduction A trademark of Rosetta Stone software is its vibrant photographic images of actions, events, situations, and object...http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/articles/4411.aspxTue, 03 Nov 2009 22:55:14 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:4411tricornio357If you have ever had the displeasure of using Microsoft's Spanish keyboard settings, then this article is for you. You will learn how to use shortcut keys and which settings are optimal for making your keyboard language blind. Procedure and Settings for Bilingual Keyboard Follow these steps and your keyboard will work in English and Spanish wit...http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/articles/3835.aspxTue, 03 Nov 2009 22:49:58 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:3835glequericacIn Florida, where the Hispanic Population is by far the second majority and Hispanics are gaining weight in the market, many Americans as non Spanish speaking residents are a step behind everyone who knows to speak Spanish. Where and which are the best schools in Florida to Learn Spanish? The Best Schools in Florida to Learn Spanish, Part One W...http://www.brighthub.com/education/languages/articles/1664.aspxTue, 03 Nov 2009 22:48:54 GMTb133e95a-c263-4882-8f2a-b24547eff78e:1664tricornio357If you want to reduce your foreign accent in a second language you are learning or may already speak, this article contains great tips! As many readers can testify from their own experience with taking a foreign language in high school or college, one of the toughest things about learning a foreign language is being able to speak it. There are ...