Borrowed Words and Their Origins – Part Two
There are so many words in the English language that have been borrowed from other languages, here are a few of them.
China and Japan’s Economy
China and Japan’s Economy. Will China be the next super power? Is Japan and Japanese a forgotten language? Will Chinese be the next international language?
Expand Your Vocabulary
Writing is using your vocabulary to the fullest. To become an even better writer, it is essential that you keep on expanding your vocabulary. Writing doesn’t do that for you, but reading will.
Language
Language is a basic tool of communication.
Borrowed Words and Their Origins – Part One
There are so many words in the English language that have been borrowed from other languages, here are a few of them.
Damn It!
Using taboo words in a sentence to communciate isn’t bad! It allows you to communicate better, it brings you to the true meaning you’re are trying to commicate.
Speaking in Sri Lankan Language Basics (Sinhalese)
Do you want to practice speaking in Sinhalese, the language for Sri Lanka? Well, here are some basic lessons to get you started.
A Shared Language – or Perhaps Not!
The other day while reading an article on Triond I was reminded that despite UK and USA sharing a language, we often do not share the same spelling and the meaning can differ significantly.
Living in The Now
Meditation – Contemplative thought for a better day.
How to Learn English
We don’t think in words, but in images or concepts. A toddler who gets too close to the kitchen stove and touches it will experience immediately the meaning of what is called in English ‘hot’. It’s through his physical pain that he learns that particular reality. And the concept of ‘heat’ has been literally burned into his mind.






















