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English
I have been asked to write a synthesis essay. I have never written this type of essay before. This is my first rough draft, I am just looking to see if I have the right approach etc. Thanks! Passion vs. Logic: Immigration Reform One of the most polarizing issues in our country...
Friday, November 6, 2009 at 3:55pm

Foreign Languages
Can someone tell me what Melodifestivalen is?
Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at 9:20pm

Foreign Languages
How do you say "I love you,my love,when I hear the voice I love you,my life is never without you I live my life for you,It's the universe for me I love you,my love,when I her the voice" in French
Wednesday, November 4, 2009 at 9:09pm

English1A
Ms. Writeacher I think revised it better this time. Greetings and Gestures Culture and society plays a large role on how individuals communicate with one another, including how they express themselves. There are various ways of communication such as through speaking, sign lang...
Friday, October 30, 2009 at 5:44pm

English1A
Writeacher - Here is the rest my essay for "Greetings and Gestures" Greetings and Gestures Culture and society plays a large role on how individuals communicate with one another, including how they express themselves. There are various ways of communication such as t...
Friday, October 30, 2009 at 5:25am

English1A
Writeacher I finished the rest of the essay, it's a group thing so I had to put everyone's essay into one. Greetings and Gestures Culture plays a large role on how individuals communicate with one another, including how they express themselves. There are various ways o...
Monday, October 26, 2009 at 8:22pm

English1A
Writeacher, is this better? Greetings and Gestures Culture plays a large role on how individuals communicate with one another, including how they express themselves. There are various ways of communication such as through speaking, sign language, or body movement. Although mos...
Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 5:50pm

Grammar and Composition
please check my answers decide which of the following words should be capitalized. rewrite the words that should be capitalized 1. elizabethan drama Elizabethan drama 2. united states of america United States of America 3. florida keys Florida keys 4. life in new york city lif...
Thursday, October 15, 2009 at 5:50pm

Foreign Language
What is my name in spanish?
Wednesday, October 14, 2009 at 9:17pm

Foreign Language-Italian
I am an adult learner. I grew up speaking the second language of Italian. I want to take a proficiency exam in Italian. I don't read or write in the language. Is there a self teaching program that would teach me to speak, read and write? I am not looking for an online prog...
Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at 10:07am

speech
Can some one please help me complete PRIMARY SUPPORT and SECONDARY SUPPORT for this speech topic outline? Thesis statement: studying foreign languages has influenced the way i think about people from other countries in 3 main ways..(why?) Primary Support 1:.......(because) Sec...
Sunday, September 13, 2009 at 11:33am

English essay
Sorry, I haven't written an essay in a long time. I'm studying for IGCSEs. How can I improve this essay? After visiting Asia for the first time in 2006, I noticed how hard life was for people with disabilities. Unlike in the developed world, people with disabilities in...
Sunday, August 30, 2009 at 3:03am

English
hello! What is the aim of the task given to learners of english as a foreign language when they need to correct the mistakes in some text?(not spelling but some facts about history)
Monday, August 24, 2009 at 12:49pm

foreign language
can i learn two languages at once?
Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at 8:28pm

foreign language
How do I translate this poem into English (it's in portuguese)? Eu queria você perto de mim Queria poder abraçar com todo meu carinho A gente se encontra apenas nos sonhos Por que a gente é tão feliz nos sonhos? Sempre vejo a gente sorrindo, se ...
Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at 6:15pm

English
Hi! Does anyone know what is the right way to introduce flashcards to young learners of engliah as a foreign language? So, they are learning new words for the first time.First I need to show them each card and then just read them and they need to listen.They for the 2 next rou...
Saturday, April 25, 2009 at 7:50am

English
Just reminding! If anyone has any ideas on how to teach first graders who are learning english as a foreign language (7 year olds)please be free to share them! I have to teach them 10 new words such as egg coffee ham tea milk butter toast bread etc.and i have to have app.20 ac...
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 at 11:34am

English
Hello! Next Tuesday I am teaching a class for the first time! (I am still a student) This class is going to be graded.So, the class lasts for 45 minutes.My topic is breakfast.I am teaching young learners of english as a foreign language ( first graders - 7 year olds:)) So what...
Tuesday, April 21, 2009 at 11:24am

English
hi! I am doing tomorrow a chant (body parts) with young learners of english as a foreign language.They need to sing and show the mentioned body parts.Well my question is how can I work on pronunciation awareness?(what can i do beside hand clapping)
Thursday, April 16, 2009 at 3:29pm

english
any ideas on how to tesch young learners alphabet and prepositions?(they are foreign language learners)
Saturday, March 28, 2009 at 8:47am

english
more ideas on how to teach young learners colors?they are learning english as a foreign language?any interesting games?maybe to do flashcards?ideas?
Tuesday, March 24, 2009 at 7:24am

Foreign Language
I have to make an ethnic dish to share with my class. The dish can be from any culture. I want to pick a country where the food is the easiest to make, so what country's foods are the easiest to make? Can you reccomend a recipe?
Wednesday, February 11, 2009 at 8:31pm

Foreign Language
What are some french speaking countries, besides france?
Monday, February 9, 2009 at 8:38pm

english
I need to rewrite this sentece getting rid of unnecessary or redundnt words. Most of the attempts to prove he did not write the plays are based on the limitation of his experience and upbrining. And can you please correct this: 1. Apparently, some scholars think that William S...
Tuesday, January 27, 2009 at 1:15pm

Foreign Languages
Does anyone have any tips for listening exams in a foreign language? My teacher only plays the tape once, and we have very little time to think the question through. Often times, the people on the tapes have different French accents than the ones I am accustomed to. Thanks for...
Thursday, December 4, 2008 at 6:17pm

physics
Subjects Art Business Computers English Foreign Languages Health Home Economics Mathematics Music Physical Education Science Social Studies Features Contribute Download Experts Forum Job Openings Homework Tips Libraries.Jiskha Link to Us Reference School Supplies Search Homew...
Saturday, February 23, 2008 at 12:23pm

english
Last time I tried this the whole essay didn't get shown. If I am doing something wrong please tell me how. "In “Class in America-2003,” Gregory Mantsios argues that America favors the rich and a person’s race and class standing greatly influences their ...
Monday, February 11, 2008 at 4:26pm

English
In “Class in America-2003,” Gregory Mantsios argues that America favors the rich and a person’s race and class standing greatly influences their wealth, health and education. By comparing the myths and realities of the American dream of equal opportunity, Mantsi...
Monday, February 11, 2008 at 12:59am

subject areas now display relevant questions
All of the subject areas now display relevant questions from the forum. Here are some great examples: Spanish: http://www.jiskha.com/foreign_languages/​spanish/ Algebra: http://www.jiskha.com/mathematics/algebr​a/ Biology: http://www.jiskha.com/science/biology/
Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at 9:41pm

please revise my essay
Dreams Are Taken Away It was a tough day on September 30, 2002 with a crowd of high school students carrying posters and signs marching in the middle of the street. None of them were happy at all. "Governor Davis is throwing away our future with his unfair High School Ex...
Sunday, November 4, 2007 at 10:22pm

Please revise my essay
Dreams Are Taken Away It was a tough day on September 30, 2002 with a crowd of high school students carrying posters and signs marching in the middle of the street. None of them were happy at all. "Governor Davis id throwing awat our future with his unfair High School Ex...
Sunday, November 4, 2007 at 6:19pm

please revise my essay
Dreams Are Taken Away It was a tough day on September 30, 2002 with a crowd of high school students carrying posters and signs marching in the middle of the street. None of them were happy at all. “Governor Davis is throwing away our future with his unfair High School Exi...
Saturday, November 3, 2007 at 11:30pm

Japanese (extramural: linguistics/culture/history)
Hallo, my name is Joshua. I'm currently doing my matric in south africa, which is most unfortunate, because south africa doesn't have much to offer in terms of "foreign languages/culture." (Moving to england in a month. Perhaps it has more to offer^^) I am ve...
Saturday, November 3, 2007 at 6:02am

Statistics- PEASE help!
Subjects Art Business Computers English Foreign Languages Health Home Economics Mathematics Music Physical Education Science Social Studies Features Contribute Download Experts Forum Job Openings Homework Tips Libraries.Jiskha Link to Us Reference School Supplies Search Homew...
Friday, November 2, 2007 at 5:09am

Early Child Ed.
Can you please check these to make sure my answers are correct? 1. An educator who uses stereotype-free learning materials qnd activities that allow both boys and girls to participate in the same physical play is promoting: 1. insensitivity to cultural differences 2. a biased ...
Wednesday, October 31, 2007 at 6:58pm

Spanish (Foreign Language)
What is 'treasure chest' in Spanish?
Sunday, October 28, 2007 at 3:56pm

science
Subjects Art Business Computers English Foreign Languages Health Home Economics Mathematics Music Physical Education Science Social Studies Features Contribute Download Experts Forum Job Openings Homework Tips Libraries.Jiskha Link to Us Reference School Supplies Search Homew...
Monday, October 22, 2007 at 2:57pm

biology
Subjects Art Business Computers English Foreign Languages Health Home Economics Mathematics Music Physical Education Science Social Studies Features Contribute Download Experts Forum Job Openings Homework Tips Libraries.Jiskha Link to Us Reference School Supplies Search Homew...
Saturday, September 22, 2007 at 7:06am

math, economics, game theory
Subjects Art Business Computers English Foreign Languages Health Home Economics Mathematics Music Physical Education Science Social Studies Features Contribute Download Experts Forum Job Openings Homework Tips Libraries.Jiskha Link to Us Reference School Supplies Search Homew...
Monday, September 10, 2007 at 9:43am

French
This may sound slightly weird but is there a difference in prounciation between these two words: Droite - left Doigts - Fingers I have a dialogue due and I don't want to pronounce anything wrong. - Lorena Ehrstrop I believe there's a small difference because droite has...
Sunday, August 19, 2007 at 8:38pm

Foreign Languages
French is spoken by more people than Italian. I personally don't think either language will increase in importance in the forseeable future. Check this website for the 30 most widely spoken languages in the world. http://www.krysstal.com/spoken.html Is it worth to study It...
Friday, July 27, 2007 at 1:53am

Pseudocode programming
I need a currency conversion application. It does not have to be written in an actual programming language, just the pseudocode as well as the elements listed below. Complete requirements analysis Design Verification Validation and test documentation The Currency Conversion ap...
Tuesday, July 24, 2007 at 3:03pm

Chemistry
Subjects Art Business Computers English Foreign Languages Health Home Economics Mathematics Music Physical Education Science Social Studies Features Contribute Download Experts Forum Job Openings Homework Tips Libraries.Jiskha Link to Us Reference School Supplies Search Homew...
Monday, July 9, 2007 at 1:12pm

Languate...Grammar
Hello. 1. I wish he were a bird. 2. I wish he was a bird. 3. I wish I were a doctor. I think #1 is correct. What about #2? Is it OK? And what about #3? Numbers 1 and 3 are correct; 2 is incorrect. Read about the use of subjunctive mood in English: http://grammar.ccc.commnet.ed...
Thursday, July 5, 2007 at 12:13am

Critical Thinking 205
So I've been searching, checking the web on many different search engines, the college library. and have not found an example of a nonprejudicial rhetorical device. So it would be safe to say there is no such thing as a nonprejudicial rhetorical device? Rhetorical devices ...
Thursday, June 21, 2007 at 12:00pm

Algebra
How would I complete this problem? Geometry. The area of a rectangle of length x is given by 3x^2 + 5x. Find the width of the rectangle. I think the width is 3x+5 but not sure. Subjects Art Business Computers English Foreign Languages Health Home Economics Mathematics Music Ph...
Tuesday, June 5, 2007 at 4:25pm

Math
I can't seem to do this problem. And my grade is riding on it. Can someone please help? I don't know how to solve it. Can someone help me by telling me what I'm doing wrong? The problem is 3y = 2x + 12 My Work: 0=2x+ 12 -------- 2 2 x=6 You cannot solve this equati...
Monday, May 28, 2007 at 11:10am

Writing
If you are interested in going into a career as an author, what courses would you take in high school and college? (besides English, of course) I know what career I want to have, and I am concerned about any and all subjects I should take. For example, would you suggest taking...
Wednesday, May 16, 2007 at 6:09pm

physics-bobpursley/drwls
Good morning! I just wanted to say thank you for all of your help. This was my first time taking Physics ever and it was like a foreign language to me. For a long time during this semester I had an "F" average, because of you both I have passed my physics class with ...
Tuesday, May 15, 2007 at 8:12am

Foreign Language, How to use a dictionary.,
First of all purchasing a good English/X and X/English dictionary is an investment in your future. For "generic" purposes X represents any foreign language (French, Spanish, Japanese, etc.) Here is the "key" to using a dictionary for a vocabulary word/expre...
Tuesday, May 8, 2007 at 9:36pm

Algebra 2
Posted by Christian on Monday, May 7, 2007 at 11:34am. The area of a rectangular blanket in square centimeters is 40x^2+2x-65. The width is 4x-5 cm^2. Find the dimensions of the blanket in terms of x. For Further Reading Algebra 2 - Brown, Monday, May 7, 2007 at 2:40pm What is...
Monday, May 7, 2007 at 2:59pm

Algebra 2
The area of a rectangular blanket in square centimeters is 40x^2+2x-65. The width is 4x-5 cm^2. Find the dimensions of the blanket in terms of x. What is this question? like a foreign language or something
Monday, May 7, 2007 at 11:34am

English
im an only child and parents are too busy to help so, i need to interview someone that went to school 20 years ago and i was wondering if anyone would like to help me. Theses are my 7 questions because i already have 3 answered: 1.How was school like back then for you? 2.What ...
Sunday, May 6, 2007 at 6:03pm

URGENT!!!!!!!!
I need to find old regents exams of French and Living Environment for tomorrow!!! There are a load of Living Environment ones but they require some kind of download which my computer can't do. Please help.....I've looked but I just can't come up with anything!!!!!!...
Thursday, May 3, 2007 at 5:44pm

ENGLISH Literature
In the poem " Disembarking at Quebec " what does I am a word in a foreign language means. Here are my thoughts: To me it means that I will be a stranger in a place that I don't know or don't belong. Thanks Much. Thank you for using the Jiskha Homework Help Fo...
Thursday, April 26, 2007 at 12:24pm

Foreign Languages
Figue out my language! Clues- 1.We speak this language in Belguim 2.Belguim is in Europe 3.in my language yes is yah (yaah) 4.It starts with a flem 5.It ends with a ish Now try to figure out my language flemish correct but you spelled it wrong Thank you for using the Jiskha Ho...
Wednesday, April 18, 2007 at 6:05pm

Foreign Language- Spanish
Hello, I just finished a couple of quizzes regarding nosotros commands (I have a quiz tomorrow on them) As I was completing the quiz, I noticed I got this incorrect: In context: "Vamos a decirlo" Therefore I changed it to digámoslo. However, a grammatical text...
Monday, April 2, 2007 at 10:37pm

Foreign Languages
Proofread Please!!! ¡El acontecimiento que ha ocurrido hoy eso ha dado lugar a este día que era extraordinario ha sido que he conseguido presentes porque es mi cumpleaños hoy! Hoy en la universidad de Carolina del Norte en la colina de la capilla mis amigos...
Wednesday, March 28, 2007 at 8:51pm

Foreign Languages
Proofread Please!!!! La decisión más grande de mi vida que he tenido que hacer, me fue dada en la Escuela secundaria, estaba en mis tres ano y jugue a cautro anos en el equipo fútbol del varsity. En el comienzo de la temporada, sabía que iba a hacer...
Wednesday, March 28, 2007 at 8:50pm

Foreign Languages
La decisión más grande de mi vida que he tenido que hacer, me fue dada en la Escuela secundaria, estaba en mis tres ano y jugue a cautro anos en el equipo fútbol del varsity. En el comienzo de la temporada, sabía que iba a hacer una cantidad incre&i...
Wednesday, March 28, 2007 at 7:48pm

Foreign Languages
Can someone proofread this spanish paragraph please. here it is in english: 1)
Wednesday, March 28, 2007 at 6:34pm

Foreign Languages
Can someone proof read this spanish paragraph for me. La decisión más grande de mi vida que he tenido que hacer frente, me fue dada en High School secundaria. En High School secundaria, estaba en mi año menor y jugué a fútbol del varsity. En ...
Wednesday, March 28, 2007 at 4:33pm

Foreign Languages- Spanish
Hi, How would you say, "We should acknowledge the many achievements that women have brought to the table today." I need to include an idiomatic expression. Thanks so much! Thank you for using the Jiskha Homework Help Forum. "To bring to the table" is an idi...
Monday, March 26, 2007 at 9:04pm

general
What subjects do students study in the United Kingdom at the age of fourteen? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Education_i​n_England Scroll down. =) Thank you. English Mathematics Science Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Design Technology History Geography Mode...
Saturday, February 10, 2007 at 3:51pm

math
Subjects Art Business Computers English Foreign Languages Health Home Economics Mathematics Music Physical Education Science Social Studies Features Contribute Experts Forum Job Openings Homework Tips Libraries.Jiskha Link to Us Reference Parents & Teachers School Supplies Se...
Thursday, February 8, 2007 at 8:54am

description for Jiskha.com
A few of you have noted that Google's description of jiskha.com is ineffective on the search results. It currently reads: ----- Articles, games, humor and puzzles for many school areas including art, computers, English, foreign languages, health, home economics, mathematic...
Wednesday, January 24, 2007 at 2:59pm

French for Aubrey
Present Tense of Regular -ER Verbs, Affirmative jouer = to play (I play, I do play, I am playing) SINGULAR je joue tu joues il joue elle joue on joue PLURAL nous jouons vous jouez ils jouent elles jouent NOTE: The personal endings of the present tense (le présent), of -er...
Tuesday, January 16, 2007 at 5:25pm

English
I am working on bibliography cards. If the book was written by one author, then translated by someone else, how or would i source the translator? http://wwwold.ccc.commnet.edu/mla/transl​ations.shtml This webpage will explain and give examples of how to do this. =) Thank...
Tuesday, January 2, 2007 at 8:32pm

for David, French
Thank you for using the Jiskha Homework Help Forum. I have been unable to read your question because of "error, Gateway timed out" BUT since I know you are requesting a translation site to do long sentences correctly, let me post what I wrote yesterday for the same t...
Tuesday, December 19, 2006 at 9:43pm

Where can I find a site to translate German?
Where can I find a place to translate German? Search on google or here under foreign languages click german. Here is one translation website, but be careful -- machine translators are often inaccurate. http://babelfish.altavista.com/ =) Thank you for using the Jiskha Homework ...
Monday, December 18, 2006 at 8:25pm

Science
HELP! I need to know what the Latin meaning of Rectus femoris, Subscapularis, Masseter, and Tibialis anterior are!!!! I'ma doing a matching sheet, these are the meaning to choose from: Chewing, Under the scapular, Straight of the femur, in front of the tibia. Someone must ...
Wednesday, December 6, 2006 at 9:27pm

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what name comes from a greek word meaning strange If you dont put the right subject in the block, the foreign language experts will fail to see it. περ&I​circ;¯ÎµÏ&Ic​irc;³Î± ? It depe...
Wednesday, November 8, 2006 at 4:59pm

English!_+ check please!
Rank the following sentences from most formal to least formal by writing the appropriate number in the blank beside each sentence: 1 = most formal; 3 = least formal. /3 ___2__I was pumped. I mean, we had scored the best seats for the show. Awesome ___1__In conclusion, I ask al...
Friday, November 3, 2006 at 2:16pm

Foreign Language
I have a question about conjugating verbs in Spanish. I am a sophomore in college and I just need some help on this. Can you still help? My question is this: How would you conjugate the verb hacer in the various forms? http://users.ipfw.edu/JEHLE/VERBLIST.HTM​ You'll...
Friday, October 27, 2006 at 12:21pm

Foreign language websites
I'm trying to compile a list of online foreign language dictionaries for one of my education classes. If you know of any free, reliable sites, please post them as a response. Thanks, Amy :) I searched Google under the key words "foreign language dictionary" to ge...
Thursday, October 26, 2006 at 12:44pm

how can we improve jiskha.com?
How can we improve jiskha.com? Any ideas for improvement are welcome. Thanks! Perhaps separating the subject areas. The subject area categories could be fairly general: English, including how to research Mathematics/economics Sciences Social studies/history Foreign languages A...
Thursday, October 12, 2006 at 1:47pm

Open Invitation
Please post some questions on foreign language/ESL as that area is my speciality. It's discouraging for me to see so few questions for my area! I would especially love to see questions re: Spanish, French, Japanese and literature. I am in French two. I am going to france t...
Saturday, September 16, 2006 at 11:42am

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