วันเสาร์ที่ 31 ธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2554

Does He Love Me? 5 Proven Ways to Know

Does he really love me? Does he feel the same way I feel about him? These questions are obvious when you are trying to figure out whether a guy loves you or not. There is a big difference in loving and liking someone. Sometimes love is confused with a strong liking or attraction towards someone. There are several ways to figure out whether he loves you or not. Read on to find out what these ways are and you can figure out whether he loves you or not.

He cares for you- If he loves you he would show a lot of care and affection towards you every single time. He would care for you as if he was family and would get happy when you are joyful and sad when you are down. A smile on your face would always make him happy.

He treats you like a princess- Another ways to figure out whether he loves or not is to see the way he treats you. When a guy loves a girl he tends to treat her like a real queen. He would treat you with candle lights, open doors for you, he would try to do anything and everything just to make you happy and make you feel special due to his love for you.

He expresses it- The best way to figure out whether he loves you or not is by simply reading his body Language. He would most definitely do little or big things just to show you that he loves you a lot and wants to be with you. He might be shy to actually say the real words but actions tend to speak louder than words.

Expensive gifts- This is one of the best determinant of whether he loves you or not. If he really loves you he would greet you with exceptionally expensive gifts. A guy would only spend money on expensive gifts when he really loves you.

วันศุกร์ที่ 30 ธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2554

SMS Language - Some Examples of Text Messages Including Txt Abbreviations

Is the SMS Language taking over the English-speaking world?

Is it taking over the non-English speaking world, too? Well, this article is a brief insight into SMS Language, and it includes some examples of text messages, with some popular text message abbreviations (aka SMS dictionary) included too. And, as you read it, I hope this SMS language article illuminates rather than irritates.

Remember, it's not only on mobile phones that such SMS language is appearing these days:

* FaceBook and Twitter updates are equally likely to have shorthand sentences that could look meaningless to many

* Instant messaging software like Skype often sees people writing in "txt speak"

* And online forum messages, where everyone is in such a hurry (or people just don't know any better), are often littered with these so-called text message abbreviations

So whilst you may soon be gritting your teeth (as you read this SMS language article), remember it *is* useful to know a bit of this txt lingo...

TEXT MESSAGE EXAMPLES

Okay, here are some examples of text messages including some classic cell phone abbreviations:

1) My smmr hols wr CWOT

2) I wntd 2 go hm ASAP, 2C my M8s again

Believe it or not, these SMS examples were taken from an English essay submitted by a 13 year old British teenager. At school. Seriously! And their meaning, of course is...

1) My summer holidays were a complete waste of time

2) I wanted to go home as soon as possible, to see my mates again

I could easily make up an SMS example or two, by removing vowels and shortening words as much as possible - lk ths, u c! - but I believe this genuine SMS example is of more educational value.

Yes, that's how the SMS language is composed - it's all about word reduction, fewer characters to type (crucial for speed, for example, as well as space on FaceBook and Twitter status updates!) But then it's all about knowing some well-established SMS shortcuts too - no need to reinvent the wheel, I guess. And that's where text message abbreviations come in, otherwise known as 'SMS dictionary'.

Here's a really short example of what I mean:

SMS DICTIONARY

BF - boyfriend

GF - girlfriend

D8 - date

L8 - late

U - you

LMAO - laugh my ass off

IMAO - in my arrogant opinion

IMHO - in my humble opinion

(Er, in my humble opinion, opinions should always be humble!;-) )

And, finally, here are a few txt msg abrs for you to nod your head in agreement with...

TEXT MESSAGE ABBREVIATIONS

BRB - be right back

RUT - are you there?

LOL - laugh out loud

MTE - my thoughts exactly

OMG - Oh my God!

AFZ - acronym free zone (!)

FFS - for *freak* sake

2M2H - too much to handle

2MI - too much information

IK - I know

:-* - kiss

:-@ - screaming

O:-) - saintly

;-) - wink (just in case you didn't know!)

NB freak is more often replaced with a different word beginning with F! If you get my drift!

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As with all languages, the SMS language is ever-evolving, and only a few of the thousands of words/phrases/shortcuts available will ever be in common use at any one time. So panic not!

Still, these examples of SMS messages give a flavour of the communication going on out there, via phone or online...

วันพฤหัสบดีที่ 29 ธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2554

How To Make A Girl Fall In Love With You

Getting a girl of your dreams is much like getting the car of your dream. But unlike a car which you can always bargain for, there is nothing like a 20 percent discount in courting the girl of your dreams, she's so sweet a thing to be discounted, you dearly are in love with her and your feelings for her can only be communicated not by the words of the mouth, but by the words of the heart. Getting the girl actually depends on how big your heart is - faint heart, never won fair lady.

The first step in the heart-winning exercise for any man is to make a good impression. In your doing so, you don't have to talk, dress or do the common things that all the Toms do to get a decent girl's attention. Be unique, that's all you need. Be a man of his own style. Dress decently - indecency can make one be mistaken for arrogance; watch your Language - obscene Language gives the impression of immaturity, being uncultured and cheap; be a man of good habits - don't drink or smoke like any other loser.

Let her fall in love gradually. Romance is an important part of falling in love. When in College I had a crush on the most beautiful lady in our first year lot. Though all senior guys were out to get that girl, I managed to divert her attention from the other guys. I wrote her three letters without disclosing my identity and slid into her room secretly; all I said was 'Yours Secret Admirer.' The first letter contained the meaning of her name, this I got by playing around with the initials of her name to make meaning. The second was a funny message that could only be read backwards and it was all about her physique and her smartness. In the third letter I told the girl to be ready to receive a rose flower from her admirer, but only if she could be kind enough to phone him using a number that I had included in the letter. The girl did phone me that very night, and her first words to me were, "Hallo Secret Admirer." So, the story of our love affair came to be. Later she told me that was so creative of me, no one had approached her in that manner. I made her fall in love with me in the romantic manner.

Befriending and understanding the girl you are out to get is the next important thing. This is what I also did. You have to understand that as a lady, she loves to be loved, adores to be adored and needs to be needed. This will move you closer to the girl and you'll get to know what she's into, what she likes and dislikes, and what her style is. Love is built upon friendship and it always leaves individuals better off having known each other should they break up. I and my College steady were to break some time later but to date, we are the best of buddies. Be sure that bringing out the selflessness friend in you will make her create room for you in her heart.

A shoulder to lean on and some good friend that she can always turn to is all that a lady wants. Please don't hesitate to be helpful and supportive. Be that friend who rekindles her zeal of hardworking and restoring hope back into her life when she looses hope. This above all other things will make you her daily vitamin simply because you bring out the best in her in terms of personality and character. In you, she'll have found that friend whom she can open up to, share with and advice each other on the rights and wrongs, the dos and don'ts of life. Don't forget to always be there to celebrate the good times, and to lend an ear when the girl needs you to listen as a friend.

Make the girl feel special; because she's someone's friend - your friend, and let her know that she too has touched your life in a unique way like no one else could. Compliment her for her company and for being there when you needed her, when you felt sad and all alone. Show appreciations for the comfort the girl offers you and for making you smile.

In your day to day talks, share your dreams, your world, and every aspect of your life with your girl. Always dream with her, build with her, and always cheer her on and encourage her. Tell your girl how you always think about her even when you try not to think about her. Let the girl know that she's your first thing in the morning and the last thing when you go to bed at night.

Her knowing that you were thinking of her when you slipped beneath the softness of your blanket and gave in to the bliss of sweet dreams, will make her go 'my my' and her heart will sing your name all the year round.

You have to be creative and constructive to keep girl's interest in you so full of life. I remember one time I told my girlfriend to be to imagine we are both deaf and dump. We then sat opposite each other on the table and started sharing our feelings for each other using eyes and hand signs. It turned out to be some fun. There was also this time that we were in the library and we decided we are not going to speak to each other verbal, so I wrote a love note on a paper and passed it across the table to her, she replied and on and on we carried on our love on paper conversation till we almost exhausted a whole rim of paper. At sometime, I noticed that some guys sited with us on the table were enjoying our ordeal than their studies. Such are the things that made the girl embrace my world. I remember her suggesting that we play deaf and dump two years after we broke up, can you imagine that?

Never fail to phone her, even when she least expects it. I once called some girl that I was interested in at four o'clock in the morning. When inquiring of what I was doing up so early, I told her I was in thirteenth heaven, where people think of their loved ones when they can't sleep. Wow! First thing early the next morning, she was at my door with a king-sized hug for me.
No matter how many dates you take her, don't make any elbow - exceeding moves after any date, just drop her home and with a friendly handshake, wish her good night. Don't kiss her when she expects you to. Your respect as a gentleman will be earned on how patient you are with her when it comes to such matters as kissing her and accessing her inner graces.

The writing is on the wall that you want her, but you can't have her just yet. Increase your demand. Try to show her that men are also hard to get at times. Make her realize that when she feels a little dizzy, a little tired, a little sad, a little sick, a lot bored and very much cold, she's actually missing vitamin you. By this time, she'll be so much into you and since love is truthful and is characterized by open and honest communication, honestly promise her your everlasting devotion, loyalty, respect, and your unconditional love for a lifetime. Prove to her that you'll always be there for her, to listen and to hold her hand, and that you'll always do your best to make her happy, and feel loved.

Remember, patience is the key to her heart; be like that gardener watching a fruit as it hangs on the tree, day after day admiring it, but, exercising tremendous self-discipline, neither feeling the fruit, nor pinching it, nor testing it to see if it is ready. And then, one day he holds out his hand and the fruit simply drops into it, ripe, warm and eager to be eaten.

The patience and self-control which you practice will make you more attractive and charming. This will qualify you as her daily vitamin and win you that heart hers.

I wish you to meet the girl of your dreams ASAP, make her fall in love with you, and make her feel the happiest girl in the world!

วันพุธที่ 28 ธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2554

Love Language Part 1 - Words of Affirmation

Verbal compliments, or words of affirmation, are powerful communicators of love. They are best expressed in simple, straightforward statements of affirmation, such as:

"You look sharp in that suit."

"Do you ever look nice in that dress! Wow!"

"You must be the best potato cook in the world. I love these potatoes."

"I really appreciate you washing the dishes tonight."

"Thanks for getting the baby-sitter lined up for tonight. I want you to know that I don't take that for granted."

"I really appreciate your taking the garbage out."

What would happen to the emotional climate of a marriage if the husband or the wife heard such words of affirmation regularly?

Within every Language, there are many dialects. Here below you will find just a few but in the end you need to understand your spouse's dialect.

Verbal compliments: read above

Encouraging words:

The word encourage means 'to inspire courage'. Infuse your spouse with encouraging words in areas of insecurity.

Kind words: Love is kind. If then we are to communicate love verbally, we must use kind words. That has to do with the way we speak. The same sentence can have two different meanings, depending on how you say it.

Humble words: Love makes requests, not demands. The way we express those desires is all-important. If we make known our needs as requests, we are giving guidance, not ultimatums.

If your spouse's love Language is WORDS OF AFFIRMATION:


To remind yourself that 'Words of Affirmation' is your spouse's primary love language, print the following on a 3x5 card and put it on a mirror or other place where you will see it daily:
Words are important!

Words are important!

Words are important!


For one week keep a written record of all the words of affirmation you give your spouse each day. At the end of the week, sit down wit your spouse and review your record.
On Monday I said:

"You did a great job on this meal."

"You really look nice in that outfit."

"I really appreciate your picking up the laundry."

On Tuesday I said: ...


Set a goal to give your spouse a different compliment each day for one month. If "an apple a day keeps the doctor away," maybe a compliment a day will keep the counsellor away. You may want to record these compliments also, so you will not duplicate the statements.
As you read the newspaper, magazines, and Books, or watch TV or listen to radio, look for words of affirmation which people use. Observe people in conversation. Write those affirming statements in a noteBook. (If they are cartoons, clip and paste them in your noteBook.) Read through these periodically and select those you could us with your spouse. When you use one, note the date on which you used it. Your noteBook may become your love book. Remember, words are important!
Write a love letter, a love paragraph, or a love sentence to your spouse, and give it quietly or with fanfare! (Chances are, when he dies, you will find your love letter tucked away in some special place.) Words are important!
Compliment your spouse in the presence of his parents or friends. You will get double credit: Your spouse will feel loved and the parents will feel lucky to have such a great son-in-law or daughter-in-law.
Look for your spouse's strengths and tell her how much you appreciate those strengths. Chances are she will work hard to live up to the reputation.
Tell your children how great their mother of father is. Do this behind your spouse's back and in her presence.
Write a poem describing how you feel about your spouse. If you are not a poet, choose a card that expresses how you feel. Underline special words and add a few of your own at the end.
If you find speaking "Words of Affirmation" is difficult for you, practice in front of a mirror. Use a cue card if you must, and remember, words are important.

(Please also refer to the book 'The five Love Languages' by Gary Chapman)

วันอังคารที่ 27 ธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2554

How to Read Male Body Language and Signs of Attraction - The Basics of Attraction

How to read male body Language and signs of attraction can be pretty easy. It is because body Language is designed to be read and it is followed by his sense of attraction. Body Language will reveal probably more information than speaking the words. You don't need to be a mind reader to be able to read him. All you have to do is pay attention to what he does.

Basic #1 - Eye contact

If there are no rules in any relationship, there is however a rule in body language. To measure his interest simply count how many times you caught him staring and for how long he holds your gaze. Obviously when a guy is interested, he would want to get your attention through visual interaction.

Basic #2 - Body position

His body position can be interpreted in many ways. Usually when a man is interested, he will lean towards you when you are together. He also stands right next to you. If he does it this way, he wants you to be more than his friend.

Basic #3 - Preening

How to read male body language and sign of attraction are basically based on how he grooms himself on the spot. Usually he straightens his shirt and his tie. He would run his fingers on his hair and brush the "dusts" on his shirt that don't exist. As he does this, notice how he smiles. He might not be aware of it but you do.

Basic #4 - First impression

Since men know that women usually look into attitude more than the physical, they usually have the need to be polite all the time. He will always find his manners and become the gentleman that women crave.

There is really no need to be concerned about how to read male body language and sign of attraction. Men can be easy to read if you just pay attention to him.

วันจันทร์ที่ 26 ธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2554

How To Flirt With A Guy - 5 Powerful Flirting Tips For Girls!

Many people think a girl has to be drop-dead gorgeous to be really successful at flirting with a guy. Actually, anybody can do it. What you need to do is to learn how to flirt with a guy correctly in order to impress the guy you like and also show the guy that you like him, and you may be get surprised when you find out that he likes you too.

These flirting tips for girls, teen girls and ladies in all walks of life is just some guide for you to go out and find that special someone, in case, you have your own style, just incorporate some of the tips here and I guarantee, you'll be irresistible! Okay, here are the 5 tips on how to flirt with a guy:

1. Be conscious of your appearance

If you want to flirt with guys, the first thing that you need to pay attention is your physical appearance. It is not always necessary to dress provocatively, but you should wear something that looks elegant, clean looking, comfortable, and at the same time makes you feel confident. Remember, you don't need to have millions of expensive clothes to look beautiful because some simple fashions never go out of style. Try sporting dark, slimming jeans, a simple solid colored tank or cami, some chunky bead necklaces, or a cute sun dress.

Be sure that you shower and clean yourself regularly. You should also wear deodorant, shave frequently, clean your ears, brush your teeth and hair, and you could try to paint your nails. Also, try to wear your hair in a style that makes you feel pretty and use a perfume that smells sweet, but is not too overpowering.

2. Ensure That You Are Alone

Don't stay in a group. A guy may find it a little uncomfortable to approach you if you are in a large group of people. No man can bear a rejection in front of a herd. Also, he may feel that he can't approach you because of your friends.

So, ensure that you are sitting or standing alone for at least some time, so that he can approach you easily. Also, try to minimize the distance between the two of you. For example, you can sit at the chair next to him.

3. Act Right

There are multiple ways to act flirty, here are some of the best suggestions:

Compliments

Be sure to compliment them on things that are true. Sometimes people will make up compliments just to talk to someone, but that is the total wrong thing to do. You really should compliment on things you really like, so you sound more sincere naturally.

Eyes contact

The eyes can be your most effective tool for flirting. It's possible to make a guy's heart skip a beat by giving him a playful, lusty, or lingering stare. Here is how to do it:

If you're walking by someone you've got the hots for, give him a 2-3 second stare and then slowly glance away (slow is important). Smile just as you start to look away. He'll get the message.

Additionally, when you're talking to a guy you like, take a second to momentarily break away from his eyes and pause on his upper body or chest. Let 2 seconds pass. Then slowly move your eyes back up and make eye contact again. This will give him chills of excitement. He'll realize that you were checking him out...and he'll love it.

Hair Flip and Twirl

If you want to catch a guys attention, flip your hair casually over your shoulder, twist it and then untwist it, tuck it behind your ears, or run your hands through it.

Soft Giggle and Smile

According to polls, a laugh and a smile are the sexiest things a female can wear. If you perfect your smile and laugh to be seductive and sweet, you will find some great results. Practice forcing a natural smile and laugh, it can help through awkward situations.

Magic Touch

You can learn to brush a guy in such a way that you send tingles up and down his spine. Casually tap him while laughing, rest your head on his shoulder if you're tired and hold his hand when you're nervous; it will give him a sense of manliness and you a touch sweetie-pie, no pun intended.

4. Move Closer to Him and Start The Conversation

Approach him and start a light conversation to get things going, but don't make it too obvious that you like him. If he approaches you, look him in the eyes as a sign of affection and confidence. The best opening line is saying hello. Talk about what you have in common, talk about your surroundings, ask a question, ask for help, state an opinion.

5. Get To Know Him

After he has come up to you and both of you have started talking, just try to find out whether he is your type or not. Is he one of the pushy ones or will stop at the line you draw. If you feel comfortable with him, carry on with the evening. In case he is not your type, just excuse yourself politely from his company. However, remember that you are the one who led him on. Now if you don't feel up to it, don't get outrightly rude.

Lastly, if he's interested in you, don't just go immediately to be "best friends" or"boyfriend." Just start hanging out with him, and become friends, slowly become best friends, until it becomes even more! You want to make sure it is the right guy for you, and you know what he likes! Good Luck, Girls!

วันอาทิตย์ที่ 25 ธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2554

How to Approach a Girl With the Right Body Language

How to approach a girl when you have no idea what to say to her is not all that easy. But there are ways to overcome these hurdles. Preparing for the outcome is one of the most important things you can to do. You want to already have a successful outcome in your head. You want to prepare yourself for whatever you may run into out there. Getting right in your own head is the first step.

The second thing to do in how to approach a girl is look up a few resources that can help you understand if a girl is interested in you coming up to talk to her. There are a lot of signs that women give off to let a man know she is interested in talking to you. If you don't know what these signs are, then it will be really hard for you to know who to approach.

There are a lot of publication, videos and other material online that can help in this area. The more information you can process and put into the action the better off you will be when you finally get out there to meet someone.

The third thing in learning how to approach a girl is your confidence levels. Make sure you have a good idea how you want to come across to a girl. Don't come across as someone who you are not. Girls are really good at knowing when a guy is not being honest with them.

Be confident in who you are and live up to your own personality. If you don't have a lot of money then don't act like you have a lot of money. Contrary to popular belief, women don't just like a guy because he has a lot of money, a lot of muscles or a cool car. Women are much more complex than that.

Men who get girls based on just money, looks and other material objects may get a girl for a short amount of time, but end up losing her in the long run. These men do not possess the things a woman is truly looking for in a man. Confidence is a big one that all men need to have.

Finally you are going to really want to work the body Language. Most guys have no idea how this works and in the end will lose the girl to a more interesting guy. You may have seen this in a club. A guy walks up to a girl and starts to talk to her, yet at the end of the evening, she is leaving with someone else.

What ended up happening is the guy that originally started to talk to her did not have the proper seduction technique locked down. A conversation can only go so far with a girl. A guy needs to engage her emotional, sensual and sexual aspects to be worthy of her time. Most men never get to this level and hence will lose a girl in a club to another guy.

Learning how to approach a girl is all about skill. It is a skill set that can be learned and when done right, it works really well. Just keep in mind you want to master the techniques that will match who you are. You don't want to walk into a place all suave and sophisticated if you don't truly act that way in real life. Use the techniques to engage the girl not to change your overall personality.

วันเสาร์ที่ 24 ธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2554

12 Keys to Using Songs For Teaching Children English As a Foreign Language

Teaching Children English Using Songs

In answer to a reader question on using songs for teaching Italian children English, I gave the following twelve quick keys. They're equally effective, however, for children from any country, or of almost any age too for that matter.

Here they are:

1. You can use most songs for English Language Teaching, but learners usually prefer songs which are currently popular. Both you and your learners can collaborate on selecting songs.

2. You should also select songs with easy-to-understand lyrics, absolutely NO profanity, violent, illegal or immoral themes like sex, drug use, prostitution, gang violence, kill-your-mother, suicide, etc. (It's easier to fall into this trap than you think. Many popular song lyrics are horrid)

3. For motivating children take along a dozen or so children's songs on cassette or CD with the lyrics. Beg, borrow or steal a selection of popular children's songs and you're all set. (Okay, don't steal them, ask - politely, about a million times until they say "yes")

4. Most popular song lyrics are available online. You'll need to be very, very careful of downloads from sites like these since they frequently FULL of viruses, Trojans, worms and lord only knows what else.

5. Walt Disney has a truckload of great children's songs. Us e films and shorts directly or just a recording with display pictures for visual support.

6. In addition to the above keys, there are the standard children's favorites any primary song child or teacher can tell you. You can even use songs from your childhood, if you were ever a child, that is.

7. Use inter-active games and Total Physical Response (TPR) along with the songs. Choreograph simple moves and actions to the beat and rhythm of the song.

8. Keep a fairly fast-paced class going as children get bored and restless easily with their short, short, short attention spans. Change activities every 15 minutes or so - even LESS with tiny "Chiquiticos".

9. Try incorporating some simple "dance" moves into the songs too for some added benefit. Have the "kiddies" ad lib, lip sync, pantomime, swing, sway kick, hop, slide, glide, whirl, spin, dip, step, jump and wave - you get my drift?

10. Use pictures as an aid in teaching key words in the song lyrics. Cutouts, posters, drawings, anything that provides positive visual support and reinforcement for lexical elements, grammatical them, connected speech, pronunciation or use in context is fair game in EFL classes for children (and adults too, actually)

11. Practice a couple of the songs and activities beforehand in front of a mirror on your own. (See how silly you look! That's okay though, so don't worry. We can't see you)

12. Oh yes, and be sure to have lots of FUN yourself! Whoever said English and foreign Language teachers can't have fun too? (Certainly not me. Despite my scholarly appearance, sometimes I'm nuts in EFL classes!)

So "Don't Worry, Be Happy".

I hope this helps you with using songs to teach English to children. Be sure to check out the other article posts of mine like "9 Reasons Why You Should Use Songs to Teach English as a Foreign Language" on my blog for teaching English using songs.

วันศุกร์ที่ 23 ธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2554

5 Reasons to Use Popular Movies for English Language Teaching

As progressive professionals in our continual search for additional resources, approaches, techniques and methods for expanding our repertoire of English Language teaching tools, often, we need not look far beyond our immediate surroundings for inspiration. A commonly available resource of authentic English is movies. Are movies practical for English Language teaching? How do you go about it? What are good movies for English teaching? Where can you get them? Why bother using movies at all? These questions, and others, will be briefly explored in this series of articles. Here then, are five good reasons why you should use popular movies with your learners for English Language practice and acquisition.

1. Movies in English are widely enjoyed

A wide variety of learner types enjoy watching movies. It is one resource from which you can extract considerable mileage on a wide range of themes and topics.

2. Movies in English are easily available

Unless you live in Tibet or Borneo perhaps, movies in English are usually available from a variety of sources. Rental shops, Book stores, theaters, media outlets, record shops and music stores all have numerous titles avail at any given time. Offerings change or are upgrades as new films are released.

3. Different movie formats are available

Whether your available viewing equipment is VHS or BETA format, NTSC or PAL, 35mm, 16mm or even 8mm video, you can still find an expansive variety of flicks from which to choose.

4. The length of viewing is controllable

How long are your English Language class sessions? Fifty minutes? One hour? Ninety minutes? Two hours or more? No matter what length classes you have, movies can be adapted to suit the timeframe you have available. How? Simply use clips from films or "installments" instead of the whole film in one shot. This actually seems to work much better for many teachers and class groups.

5. Use of sub-titles and close-captioning is controllable

Another useful aid in movie-watching is the ability to turn on or turn off features like sub-titles in English or the learners L1, or the use of close-captioning in movies, documentaries or videos produced with this feature. Using sub-titles in English not only provides listening comprehension support, but aids in vocabulary development and reading comprehension as well. As the English language learners' skills develop, these aids can be turned off.

As progressive professionals in our continual search for additional resources, approaches, techniques and methods for expanding our repertoire of English language teaching tools, movies can offer us an easily accessible, dynamic resource to enrich and expand our English language teaching. These reasons contain only a few of the many benefits we and our learners can experience. In the companion to this article entitled, "5 Ways to Use Popular Movies for English Language Teaching", we'll look at ways movies, clips and videos in English can be exploited in the EFL class room.

วันพฤหัสบดีที่ 22 ธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2554

Male Body Language Flirting - 4 Tips To Read Men's Signals

Body Language flirting is complex. Men and women often have very different ways of flirting through body Language. This can lead to confusion or unnecessarily hurt feelings when each assumes that the other is not interested. Therefore, it is important to understand how men flirt. Understanding male body Language flirting techniques can make you more likely to correctly interpret a man's signals.

When a man is ready to flirt, he will scan the room for available females. If he catches your eye, it is a sign of interest. His gaze will pass quickly over women that he does not find attractive. Once he has your attention and through the point where you actually meet and chat, then his flirting signals do become a little more subtle. Check the following signals below. Men often do this!


His face and body language are opened. He's putting himself on display and looking receptive. His eyebrows raise, the eyes widen, the lips part slightly even the nostrils flare. What this means is that he's taking away the blocks he might use in his more lad-oriented life and inviting you to see and engage with the sensually sensitive real him.
He'll stand tall and look manly. He'll square off and pull himself up to his full height, displaying his prowess and he'll make sure you have time to admire him.
He'll sit with his legs apart. If standing, he'll hook his thumbs over his belt, or leave them outside his pockets, Most men do this to appear macho and posed, but a commonly unknown fact is that this action also highlights the genital region sending the message: "I'm virile."
He'll touch and preen himself. In part, this is nervousness and self consciousness. It's also because he wants to look good for you. If he's smoothing a collar or tie, or any piece of clothing for that matter and it's an auto erotic gesture then he's thinking sensually because of you.

So, when you know that a guy is flirting, what can you expect from a connection?

It is very simple. Flirting is the first step of foreplay. Even though a man might be flirting with you, it doesn't necessarily mean anything. Flirting is a nice way for people to be playful and have fun.

A guy who flirts is not saying:

"I want to marry you and spend the rest of my life with you"

All he says is:

"I feel attracted to you and I want to connect"

Take the flirting game exactly for what it is: a light innocent connection. Sometimes, a flirt evolves into something deeper and very often a flirt stays a flirt and does not shift to dating or relationship. So, just stay in the moment! And enjoy it exactly for what it is!

วันพุธที่ 21 ธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2554

How To Tell If He Likes You - Top 20 Signs To Know If A Guy Really Likes You!

How do you tell if a guy likes you? That is the question that I always hear when a girl is asking to their friends about a guy that she starts getting interested to him.

Sometimes, it can be frustrating not knowing the whether he may feel the same way as you do. Sometimes we might think that he does like us but the fact might be the opposite.

Well, to know that a guy likes you then you have to read the signs from himself to know if he really likes to you or not. So, here are some signs to look for to know when a guy likes you:


He will make eye contact with you, then look away when your eyes meet.
He always be willing to help you or do you favors (like rides home, or physical work)
He will always look for you in a crowd, then when he finds you will act like he doesn't see you
He will laugh at all your jokes/will try to make you laugh.
He talks to his friends about you
He mentions activities that you are interested in so there is a chance for you two to do them together.
He will always find a reason to talk to you or touch you in any way.
He pokes fun at you, but in a nice way
He seems genuinely interested in what you have to say.
He remembers little things that you've talked about before a long time ago, and brings them up in conversations to let you know that he remembered.
He will always stare at you, and your friends may notice it too.
When you are talking with him and your friends, he will only comment on something that you say, or will look at you whenever he speaks.
He starts acting nicer when you're around him
He says "yes" to all the things you ask him to do
He treats you differently to other girls (He will make you feel special)
He looks at you a lot every time you smile or laugh
He finds any excuse to touch you or sit next to you
If you flirt with a friend of his when he can see, and he looks jealous or automatically flirts back
He asks about you to your friends when you're not around
He has cute little nicknames for you

Now, after knowing all these signs, what will you do next?

Once you know fairly sure that he likes you, it is time to take action. Put together a step-by-step plan for getting him to fall for you.

But how about if he seems does not interested in you?

If that so, then you need to know the trick is. The trick here is to know what it is that makes a man feel this kind of attraction for you. You need to learn the specifics tips for how to create that kind of attraction inside a man, whether you're just meeting him, or you've been together for months or years.

When you do the things that are sure to make a man feel that gut-level attraction that goes deeper than just his physical attraction and desires, then he'll do and try anything to be close to you.

Finally, what you need to do is to learn skill about knowing how to make man feel attraction for you. What you have to do is to learn. It's a skill, and I honestly believe that any woman can learn it if she wants.

วันอังคารที่ 20 ธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2554

Know If Someone Is Interested In You Immediately By Reading Their Body Language

If there is one thing that can save all of us a lot of time, trouble and heartache it's learning how to read the body Language of the opposite sex. How many times have you misread the body Language of someone, thinking they were attracted to you and when you made your move you were shot down in flames! The ability to read the body Language of the opposite sex can tell you whether they are attracted to you or not from across a room. It can also help keep you from sending the wrong signals yourself. Reading body Language isn't all that difficult to learn and once you get used to it you will find it is almost instinctive.

One very easy way to tell if someone may have an interest in you is how close they stand to you. If they are standing farther away and move closer this can be an indication that they are interested, on the other hand if they are close to you and move away it can mean the opposite. It's similar to the two foot rule in sales, if they come within two feet of you they are very likely to be interested in you. The reason this is such a big deal is because they are sharing space with you within reach of you and trusting that they are safe with you. If someone stays more than two feet away from you it is almost certain that they are not romantically interested in you.

Mirroring your body language is another way that someone can show they are interested in you. This is usually done without even thinking about it, but if you notice someone doing it now that you have a little knowledge about body language you can feel comfortable that they are interested in you. In most cases the other person doesn't even realize they are doing it, but it is simply instinctive for us to imitate people we want to be close to.

The way that someone stands when they are speaking to you can show body language that tells you whether or not they are interested as well. If someone is speaking to you and they are turned towards you and possible even leaning in towards you it is an indicator that they are interested in you. Much of romantic body language is built around trust and safety. If you appear unguarded then it makes the other person feel safe, if you open yourself up to another person and they mirror that body language, they are most likely interested in you.

One of the biggest indicators of romantic interest is eye contact. When we have an interest in someone or we are attracted to them we strive to make eye contact with them and if they maintain eye contact with you they are definitely interested in you. When someone purposely looks away or avoids making eye contact with you they are not interested so either way you get a pretty clear message from the eyes.

Even though body language is usually understated and involuntary it can also give a clear sign of romantic interest. It seems that because body language is instinctive also makes a very precise signal of romantic interest.

วันอาทิตย์ที่ 18 ธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2554

Diversity in the Workplace: Benefits, Challenges and Solutions

Workplace diversity refers to the variety of differences between people in an organization. That sounds simple, but diversity encompasses race, gender, ethnic group, age, personality, cognitive style, tenure, organizational function, education, background and more.

Diversity not only involves how people perceive themselves, but how they perceive others. Those perceptions affect their interactions. For a wide assortment of employees to function effectively as an organization, human resource professionals need to deal effectively with issues such as communication, adaptability and change. Diversity will increase significantly in the coming years. Successful organizations recognize the need for immediate action and are ready and willing to spend resources on managing diversity in the workplace now.

Benefits of Workplace Diversity

An organization's success and competitiveness depends upon its ability to embrace diversity and realize the benefits. When organizations actively assess their handling of workplace diversity issues, develop and implement diversity plans, multiple benefits are reported such as:

Increased adaptability

Organizations employing a diverse workforce can supply a greater variety of solutions to problems in service, sourcing, and allocation of resources. Employees from diverse backgrounds bring individual talents and experiences in suggesting ideas that are flexible in adapting to fluctuating markets and customer demands.

Broader service range

A diverse collection of skills and experiences (e.g. Languages, cultural understanding) allows a company to provide service to customers on a global basis.

Variety of viewpoints

A diverse workforce that feels comfortable communicating varying points of view provides a larger pool of ideas and experiences. The organization can draw from that pool to meet business strategy needs and the needs of customers more effectively.

More effective execution

Companies that encourage diversity in the workplace inspire all of their employees to perform to their highest ability. Company-wide strategies can then be executed; resulting in higher productivity, profit, and return on investment.

Challenges of Diversity in the Workplace

Taking full advantage of the benefits of diversity in the workplace is not without its challenges. Some of those challenges are:

Communication - Perceptual, cultural and Language barriers need to be overcome for diversity programs to succeed. Ineffective communication of key objectives results in confusion, lack of teamwork, and low morale.

Resistance to change - There are always employees who will refuse to accept the fact that the social and cultural makeup of their workplace is changing. The "we've always done it this way" mentality silences new ideas and inhibits progress.

Implementation of diversity in the workplace policies - This can be the overriding challenge to all diversity advocates. Armed with the results of employee assessments and research data, they must build and implement a customized strategy to maximize the effects of diversity in the workplace for their particular organization.

Successful Management of Diversity in the Workplace - Diversity training alone is not sufficient for your organization's diversity management plan. A strategy must be created and implemented to create a culture of diversity that permeates every department and function of the organization.

Recommended steps that have been proven successful in world-class organizations are:

Assessment of diversity in the workplace - Top companies make assessing and evaluating their diversity process an integral part of their management system. A customizable employee satisfaction survey can accomplish this assessment for your company efficiently and conveniently. It can help your management team determine which challenges and obstacles to diversity are present in your workplace and which policies need to be added or eliminated. Reassessment can then determine the success of you diversity in the workplace plan implementation.

Development of diversity in the workplace plan - Choosing a survey provider that provides comprehensive reporting is a key decision. That report will be the beginning structure of your diversity in the workplace plan. The plan must be comprehensive, attainable and measurable. An organization must decide what changes need to be made and a timeline for that change to be attained.

Implementation of diversity in the workplace plan - The personal commitment of executive and managerial teams is a must. Leaders and managers within organizations must incorporate diversity policies into every aspect of the organization's function and purpose. Attitudes toward diversity originate at the top and filter downward. Management cooperation and participation is required to create a culture conducive to the success of your organization's plan.

Recommended diversity in the workplace solutions include:

Ward off change resistance with inclusion. - Involve every employee possible in formulating and executing diversity initiatives in your workplace.

Foster an attitude of openness in your organization. - Encourage employees to express their ideas and opinions and attribute a sense of equal value to all.

Promote diversity in leadership positions. - This practice provides visibility and realizes the benefits of diversity in the workplace.

Utilize diversity training. - Use it as a tool to shape your diversity policy.

Launch a customizable employee satisfaction survey that provides comprehensive reporting. - Use the results to build and implement successful diversity in the workplace policies.

As the economy becomes increasingly global, our workforce becomes increasingly diverse. Organizational success and competitiveness will depend on the ability to manage diversity in the workplace effectively. Evaluate your organization's diversity policies and plan for the future, starting today.

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วันเสาร์ที่ 17 ธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2554

Cell Phones: Text Messaging as a Second Language

Recent news stories have reported a phenomenon that most knew existed: there is a gap in the use of text messaging between younger and older cell phone owners. Reports vary but indications are those 12 to 30 years of age account for 80% of text messaging usage.

Because of the instantaneous nature of texting and the tiny keypads and screens on a cell phone, an entire Language has developed around text messaging. For those cell phone owners who do not make use of text messaging, the intricacies of this Language can make messages almost incomprehensible. This Language is abbreviated for speed and ease of use. It is a rather phonetic language where single letters or numbers may stand for entire words, such as "Y" for "why" or "8" for "ate". Vowels may be omitted to further reduce keystrokes, such as "btwn" for "between" and capitalization and punctuation are rare. Acronyms are used for phrases and whole sentences such as "ADBB" for "all done, bye, bye". Symbols are also common in text messaging language.

Non-verbal communication such as facial expression and tone of voice have been said to express more meaning than words themselves in a spoken message. In any form of written communication this is lacking. This is particularly true in text messaging. Knowing whether the phrase "thts gr8t" (that's great), is expressing something positive or sarcastic is important when communicating. Texting allows the user to create "emoticons" or "smileys" to add the tone to a comment. For instance, "thts gr8t :)" would give the statement a positive meaning while typing "THTS GR8T" would indicate a shout for excitement.

Because of the uniqueness of the communication, those who do not make use of messaging on their cell phone are at a loss then for understanding or communicating in this texting language: the language of their children, grandchildren, younger co-workers, and many others. Certainly knowing the language of those with whom there is a need to communicate is a tremendous advantage.

Text messaging with a cell phone can offer other advantages that non-users might want to consider as well. Text messaging is less expensive than talk time and allows the user to communicate basic messages without incurring unnecessary expense. Text messaging can also be a great way of remaining accessible without creating a disturbance. Obviously, when taking a cell phone call in a meeting or in a crowded area, all those nearby are disrupted as the call is answered and conversation ensues. With text messaging others are seldom aware that an interruption has even occurred. One other distinct advantage of text messaging over voice calling can be the ease of communicating via cell phone with a person who has hearing impairment.

There are a number of ways to dive into the world of cell phone texting. One method used by many parents is to consult a child who is a habitual user of text messaging. However, for those on their own in the endeavor there are many resources to consult. Online, netlingo.com and webopedia.com provide references to assist cell phone owners in learning the vocabulary of text messaging. Another site, lingo2word.com offers a translator to assist cell phone owners in composing a text message or to translate a text message they receive into plain English. Other sites can assist with texting in other languages such as Transclick.com which, for a fee, will translate text messages in real time. A visit to the local Bookstore or to Amazon.com will also reveal a number of reference Books that can be invaluable for beginners.

Certainly, use of text messaging can be a challenge for those who are unaccustomed to what at first glance appears to be a more impersonal method of communication or for whom it may merely be a foreign or unnecessary concept. However, learning and using text messaging can certainly open the doors of communication to a broader audience just as learning any second language.

วันศุกร์ที่ 16 ธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2554

What Kind of Women Do Aries Men Like? The 5 Woman Traits They Find Absolutely Desirable

Aries men are known for their every strong personality and amazing leadership skills. These men are more often than not, the alpha male of the zodiacs and will not stop at nothing to get what they want. They know how to take control and they always are the leader of the pack. So what do they exactly look for in a female? What kind of women do Aries men like? Do you have the personality to make you standout and make a male Aries fall hard for you? Then, you must have the following sexy traits. The Aries man will definitely get uncontrollably attracted and seduced by you:



Mysterious. The male Aries loves a challenge and will defy all odds just to get you. So the more you try to play hard to get, the harder he'll try to please you. However, once you're caught, he'll stop the chase --- but will definitely let you feel you're lucky you made him catch you.

Unpredictable. Intrigue his mind and don't be too transparent with your feelings. The Aries male loves to solve riddles and reading between the lines --- they love a free-spirited and exciting female! Don't say yes to every whim --- instead, speak your mind but respect his opinions as well. A strong Aries seeks for a strong woman.

Passionate. One fascinating and dominant trait of Aries men is that they don't give up easily --- heck, they actually don't give-up. They never quit and they will always make use of all their options to reach their goals. They love obstacles and they have fun playing with danger. A life with an Aries man will always be thrilling and full of adventure.

Independent. Sure, a male Aries can be totally sweet and romantic --- but don't expect them to baby-sit you all the way. They find smart and independent women very attractive, who know what they want and will not stop in getting them --- just like them. The Aries has a very crazy zest for life and they're always positive. They want a woman who will support them with their dreams and passions and encourage them more to be a much better man.

Oozing with sex appeal.Here's a secret you should definitely know about Aries men --- they can get pretty rough and wild in bed. Expect mind-blowing lovemaking sessions with the ram --- sex is a very vital need. So learn to build your confidence and ooze with sex appeal. Send him flirty signals and make use of strong body Language --- Aries men are sensual lovers and you won't regret hooking up with one. Believe me.

Are you still having trouble uncovering the secrets on how to be attractive and absolutely desirable to the opposite sex? Do you want to know how to successfully be seductive and make her want you more? Discover more on what kind of women Aries men like and the Chinese astrology romance compatibility by visiting my website right now. It holds all amazing methods on how to do it all! You're one click away from all the excitement.

วันพฤหัสบดีที่ 15 ธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2554

How to Improve Language and Speech Skills

I'm going to give you some advice to show you how to improve Language and speech skills. This is a wonderful goal for yourself to develop such skills. Most people don't the courage to learn these and would rather stay in their comfort zone. For that, I commend you.


Learn By Doing: This is part of the slogan from Toastmasters (a non-profit public speaking organization). This probably isn't what you wanted to hear, but it really is the truth. If you want to get better at this, you really need to just get up in front of people and speak. There is just no way around it. It is by far the best way of learning. You'll feel bad sometimes. You'll feel bad about mistakes and other little things. That happens. That's what it takes to be good because you learn from those mistakes and become a better speaker. It doesn't sound nice, but I guarantee there is a light at the end of the tunnel.


Table Topics: This is another exercise that comes from Toastmasters. Basically the idea is that doing prepared speeches, only really practices so many different skills. There are other skills to harness that can really improve your Language skills and speaking on your toes. Table topics is a situation where you go up to the podium and you have no idea what you're going to talk about. Someone will give you a topic or scenario and you're supposed to give a speech on the spot. This probably scares most people and it is a bit scary, but the skills you learn from this are amazing. Forcing yourself to think on your feet, while standing in front of a crowd, can really push you past the nervous behavior that makes your mind go blank.

วันพุธที่ 14 ธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2554

Use the Eye Body Language of Love to Attract Her - Make Her Fall in Love With Your Eye Body Language

The eye body Language of love is something that seems to be widely under reported. If you are serious about attracting a girl and ultimately want her to fall in love with you then you have to know how use your eyes. This is one of the most powerful seduction tools in the world, if not the most powerful seduction tools.

Many men do not think it through when they are about to approach or pursue a women they wish to attract. Instead of attracting them, they tend to scare them off. That is because they are not correctly using their bodies.

Believe it or not love first starts in the eyes. Haven't you heard the term love at first sight? You should first be building attraction with a woman with the use of your eyes not your words, at least not yet. The way you correctly apply the eye body Language of love to attract her is to establish direct eye contact when you first see her.

Make sure she sees you starring at her and your eyes lock, that is imperative. Many men do not realise that they did not actually establish eye contact. I am not saying to stare at her in an obsessive manner, but I am taking about a focused glanced that will get her attention. Once your eyes lock keep looking in her eyes and let her be the one to look away. After she looks away observe what she does. If she looks back at you within one minute (I mean straight at you), plays with her hair, or stares up or at the ground, then it means she is interested in you. Keep a look out for those signs. If she does, then stare at her again, but after a minute or two. This time when your eyes lock smile at her. If she returns the smile then she just invited you to approach her. If she doesn't return the smile, but her eye body Language shows you that she is looking at you for more then three seconds then that is also an invitation to approach her. If you don't get any of these signs after the second glance at her, then I would move on to another girl. You will be surprised how powerful this technique is and the high success rate it has when there is positive body Language.

If you would like more details on how to master the eye body language of love and general seduction techniques then visit my website to get your hands on the free report that has helped thousands of men easily attract beautiful girls.

วันอังคารที่ 13 ธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2554

Learning a New Language

There are a variety of ways to learn a new Language. Some people prefer to learn the grammatical aspects of the Language. Others prefer concentrating on the conversational aspects. Others prefer to learn by concentrating or focusing on vocabulary. Whatever your preference might be, becoming fluent will likely require a combination of all these.

The grammatical aspect is likely one of the most difficult to master for most people. They might remember the taxing and tedious sentence diagrams from elementary school English or the tedious exercises identifying adverbs, gerunds, or adjectives. Whatever the case may be, verb conjugation in particular is extremely important to mastering a new language. Those who find it beneficial point to the fact that grammar provides clear rules to follow, at least in most cases. These rules provide a decipher or code necessary to interpret, understand, and conjugate foreign words correctly.

Focusing on conversational skills is probably one of the most popular exercises for people to follow. The reason for this lies in the fact that it provides the most practical skills. When people are traveling abroad a phraseBook, translator, or the conversational skills they have learned become the most important elements in their communication. Grammar of course is important when looking for effective communication beyond the minimal requirements of a trip abroad. Grammar insures that every word can be understood and that an individual can properly express present and future tense scenarios.

Other individuals focus on building vocabulary as the core of the language study. The idea is that since vocabulary forms the core, this should be the focus for any student. The idea here is that the gaps of grammar and conversation can be filled in naturally, the same way that a child pieces together bits and pieces of vocabulary to make themselves understood. Slowly but surely, a child connects their vocabulary with proper grammar typically learned by absorption from interaction of with speakers who are proficient.

A variety of language programs are available. Many of them seek to focus on a particular element as illustrated above, while others focus on providing a complete experience. They do so by providing sections and exercises focusing on grammar and sentence structure, conversational dialogues, and vocabulary exercises.

วันจันทร์ที่ 12 ธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2554

So What Is The Easiest Language To Learn?

Learning a Language is difficult at the best times, even for the most experienced linguist. The two most important factors to judge the difficulty of a Language is your native Language and the age at which you start learning the new one.

The native language element is very important because someone who is a native Spanish speaker will find it very easy to learn Italian or French, why? Because the three are all extremely similar, they're all Latin based and they have the same spelling and grammar nuances.

On the same note, if you were a native Spanish speaker and you were looking to learning Italian or French but you were 80 years old, then you might find it a lot more difficult, when compared to learning at the age of 20. It's been statistically proven that the further down the line you get, the harder it becomes to learn a new language, no matter how similar the new language is to your native language.

So if you're looking to learn an easy language then don't wait till there is white hair on your head. Normally the easiest language to learn for any native speaker, young or old, is a language that is extremely similar to their native one.

For instance, west Europeans will find other west European languages easy to learn. Russians in Eastern Europe will find the Lithuanian or Estonian language easier to learn, when compared to say French or Spanish. However there are some exceptions, such as the English language which is like no other language so it's difficult to find a similar language to learn next.

However there is a clear language out there that is easiest language to learn for any native English speaker. And that language is, drum roll please, the Spanish language. Unlike French, it's a logical language to learn from afresh and unlike, say, the Italian language, it doesn't have a colossal vocabulary that you have to learn.

Spanish is a brilliant language to learn as well. It's fantastic if you live in a community where there are native Spanish speaking people, you can communicate better and you may even make a few friends along the way.

Also, if you learn Spanish it will massively improve your travels, there are Spanish people everywhere and in a Spanish speaking country if you can speak Spanish as well, you'll have a great time. Seeing the culture from the inside and you'll have a totally unique experience.

วันอาทิตย์ที่ 11 ธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2554

Attractive Body Language

Is she interested?

If you want to meet women I suggest you first make sure you have mastered your body Language and learned the ability to interpret a woman's body Language. Before any conversation takes place, a woman has already formed an opinion of you. Body language is a subtle, subconscious language that tells people reams about you.

When it comes to your own body language, the first thing to work on is your posture. Good posture immediately conveys confidence and self esteem.

Pay attention to your body and what it is doing. Ask a friend to tell you when you are doing a nervous habit so you can learn to stop it. Make sure you make eye contact with everyone you speak to.

There are many Books about body language and I suggest you pick one up and study it, take notes and memorize what it says.

In my favorite Book of this genre, The Definitive Book of Body Language by Allan and Barbara Pease, I learned some ways to tell a woman is interested.

According to this Book there are subtle signals and gestures a woman has to show she is interested. Here are a few of them:

Tossing or flipping her hair - This is one of the first signs a woman gives that she is interested. The woman will toss or flip her hair off her shoulders or away from the face and even women with short hair do this.

An open, pouting mouth and wet lips -- This mimics the redness and openness of other body parts we won't mention.

Touching herself -- stroking herself, such as her thigh, throat or neck.
Having a limp wrist - this conveys a submissiveness to the man

Fondling something cylindrical - Fondling something like a cigarette, stem of a wineglass, a finger, or any other phallic-shaped object is a subconscious indication of what she may be thinking about.

Exposing the underside of her wrists and palms - a subconscious sign of interest
A sideways glance - this is usually done over a raised shoulder, which mimics a breast. The gaze is only held for a few seconds before she looks away.

Rolling hips when walking - this is a sex signal emphasizing the difference between the genders.

A tilted pelvis - again another primitive sex signal showing she is capable of child bearing.

Handbag location - if a woman keeps or moves her handbag close to the man this is a sign she is attracted because it is almost an extension of her body. She may even caress the bag or ask him to pass it to her, a sign of intimacy.

Knee direction - if one leg is tucked under, the knee may point to a man she is interested in.

Shoe Dangle - Dangling her shoe off her toes has subtle undertones as she puts her foot in and out of the shoe.

Twining the legs - When a woman has one thigh pressed tightly on the other, it makes the legs look more attractive but is also an indicator of interest along with crossing and uncrossing of legs.

วันเสาร์ที่ 10 ธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2554

Learn to Read Body Language - The Basics

Reading body Language can be helpful in determining the emotion behind, or in place of, spoken words. An adult can easily, and correctly, understand that a child is terrified of thunder when they see the child crying and covering their ears. There are mistaken notions, though, about body Language that might cause miscommunication unless the language of the entire body is read.

The eyes have long been called the windows to the soul and it might be this concept that created the largest myth in reading bodies. It is commonly believed that if a person avoids, or does not keep, eye contact, that person is not telling the truth. Though popularly understood, this is a mistaken belief. Habitual liars, in fact, will maintain prolonged eye contact as they know most people believe looking away from the eyes indicates an untruth. People who are telling the truth do not keep up eye contact as they are simply stating fact, and feel no need to convince anyone of this.

An avoidance of eye contact happens when a person is distressed or uncomfortable. A child being chastised by a parent, for example, will often look down at the ground rather than directly into the parent's eyes. Painfully shy or insecure people, as well, have a very difficult time meeting the eyes of another person in conversation. Those with little true knowledge of reading body language will, through popular error, consider the people in both of these examples as lying when, instead, the child is showing the authority figure, the parent, they are contrite and the shy person is showing a common sign of distress or discomfort.

The overall body language used need to be looked at in addition to the eye motion. Fidgeting, drumming fingers or playing with hair matched with a lack of eye contact are indicators that a person is uncomfortable with the situation or topic of discussion, yet eyes focused on a distant point by a person with crossed arms, one who is attentive to the conversation, indicates, instead, deep concentration and serious though on the topic of discussion.

Accurately reading body language can give a person insight into the thoughts, feelings and emotions of another person. To read accurately, though, it is important to remember looking at the motions, or language, of the entire body rather than looking at each part of the body as independent from the other parts.

วันศุกร์ที่ 9 ธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2554

Use A Language Program to Learn German

A foreign Language such as the German can well be learned if a person ventures out in searching for the right materials and resources that can help his learning experience. Using the Internet is a convenient way for getting ahead of others in many areas of technology and interests. Though some people still prefer learning German in the conventional way, there are actually a lot of benefits one gets by trusting the technological advancement of today's age.

An example of the change from a traditional learning material such as Books are Language program software. These are most common today and can be found all over the pages of the Internet. Some websites even are dedicated to just offering a language program software. So, you will then ask, what is really a language software's benefit and significance to a language beginner such as you are.

The German language is a popular European language and is one of the Romance language descendants that have been growing popular amongst individuals of the world which, of course already includes yourself. We are not saying that Books are of no use nowadays, in fact, if it were not for Books, we would not be as educated as we are today. What we are just trying to emphasize here is that using language programs for learning German is advantageous for a person who keeps up with his everyday schedule.

A German language program could contain most of your German learning needs. Since it so easy and convenient for distribution to interested buyers online, a language program may contain a combination of audio course (for pronunciation purposes), flashcards (for memorization), and the language software itself. The owner of the program for example, may still include other extras and bonuses for a language program. This makes it even more interesting of a deal for many eager beavers who want to really learn the German language.

It is actually beyond what a learner could expect if he uses a German language program. The benefits are eminent both ways. One is the convenience in getting it and second is the ease to how you learn it.

วันพฤหัสบดีที่ 8 ธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2554

Japanese Language Lessons - Learn Japanese Using a Simple Online Course

An Alternative Means of Having Japanese Language Lessons

There are some people that need to learn other Languages due to work or travel purposes. One example of it is getting Japanese language lessons. Learning the Japanese language is indeed beneficial and fun at the same time. Yet a lot of individuals cannot afford to have private tutorials or enroll in expensive language schools. This held them back from being able to learn Nihongo - the term for Japanese language - fluently. Fortunately, with the help of technology and the internet, you can now inexpensively and conveniently learn how to speak Japanese. This can be achieved through using Japanese language software.

Compared to the traditional way of learning Nihongo, the language software is priced cheaply. It is almost half the price of hiring a private tutor or getting enrolled in Japanese speaking courses. In addition to that, using the software will not require you to attend daily studying sessions. You can freely manage you time and choose when you want to study.

Learning Nihongo through Japanese Language Software

The first thing you need to consider before purchasing the language software is your purpose of learning Nihongo. The type of software or program you'll get will depend on this reason. If you want to learn Japanese because you'll be travelling in Japan for a short time only, then you don't need to spend a lot on studying their language. You can look for online programs that teach traditional Japanese courses or greetings. This programs often comes in inexpensive prices (some even for free) since you will be studying with them for several weeks only.

On the other hand, if you want to study Japanese language lessons due to work assignment or relocation, then it's best that you purchase fine-quality language software. Good Japanese software will offer you vocabulary, word/phrase tutorials, audio lessons and even culture teachings. You will surely enjoy learning how to speak and understand Nihongo with the software's aid.

Time is also essential when studying a foreign language. You can't just learn a new lingo in a matter of days or even weeks. So better check your free time before you start on your course of learning Nihongo. If you got tons of vacant time, then choose a software that will help you learn the language in a gradual pace and is guaranteed to teach you how to speak Japanese same as the natives.

In case you got a busy schedule and can only spare little time in studying, then look for online crash courses. These programs are intended to assist you learn Nihongo quickly. Though you'll be able to speak Japanese faster, the course will only concentrate on teaching you on a particular subject. For instance, if you chose to only know how to communicate in business matters, you will not be taught about Japan's culture or how common people normally converse.

Speaking Japanese is Now Easy

The introduction of the software has made learning Japanese language lessons simple. You can now break the communication barrier in case you'll be assigned to work in Japan or live there. You might be surprised of how good you can speak and understand the Japanese lingo in just a short time of learning.

วันพุธที่ 7 ธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2554

Male Body Language Flirting Signs - Reading a Man's Body Language to Know If He Likes You

Don't you just wish you can read what men are thinking sometimes? Unless you're in a movie or a comedy sitcom, that is very unlikely. But if you know how to decipher male body Language flirting signs, who needs ESP?

There is nothing complicated about reading body Language, and interpreting male body language flirting signs is quite easy. For starters, it is the same for almost all men. And second, a lot of them don't even realize that they're sending out these signals, thus giving you the upper hand!

Male Body Language Flirting Sign # 1: To Preen Or Not To Preen

Ever notice how some guys tend to adjust their ties or smooth over their hair before approaching you? Well, that's not them being vain or obsessive-compulsive. That's just their way of trying to show off their masculinity to you.

Instead of being turned off, be flattered that some guy is putting his best foot forward for you!

Male Body Language Flirting Sign # 2: Soft And Subtle Touches

A singular touch can be a powerful thing. When a guy touches your fingers or brushes against your elbow subtly, this is a sign that the guy is most definitely interested in you.

If, however, he touches you in a place less appropriate, feel free to leave the loser and move on to better prospects.

Male Body Language Flirting Sign # 3: Smiling Face

If a guy smiles, then you already know that he is someone good-natured and probably easy to get along with.

If a guy smiles at you more than once, then chances are that this man is very interested in you, especially if he maintains eye contact. If you smile back, then be ready to be approached in five minutes.

As you can see, reading male body language flirting signs is not that complicated. All it takes is the basic knowledge of how men move and you're ready to deal with anything!

วันอังคารที่ 6 ธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2554

Body Language & Lying - Six Top, Must Know Body Language Signs That Will Tell You They're Lying

There are six main telling signs that someone is lying to you and they are easier to master then you could ever imagine. Once mastered you will be able to quickly and effectively know for sure when someone is taking you for a fool and regain control of a relationship or a negotiation.

We have all probably heard little snippets of information from friends, Books or the Internet that give us a very basic idea of some of the signs to look for when we believe someone is lying to us. The bad news is, is that relying on one or two body Language "tells" can often give false results and cause a lot of damage in a relationship or at work.

Below I will highlight the six main giveaways that with practice and further study will ensure that you will know when you are being lied to in the future.

1) Involuntary body signs.

These are signs we have probably learned from an early age and are telltale signs given off by a bad liar. They include sweating and blushing of the face. Unfortunately, as we learn to lie from an earlier age almost all people are able to hide the signs when under pressure.

2) Eye movements

When people lie they use a different side of the brain from when they are remembering a true event that's happened in the past. The eyes actually move to the side of the brain that is being used when a question is being answered. It's therefore quite easy to spot someone lying simply by observing their eye position when answering your question.

3) Facial expressions

Generally speaking, a true heartfelt emotion will affect both sides of someone's face evenly. When somebody smiles look for symmetry on their face as this will indicate a genuine emotion. When someone is faking a smile they tend to hold that smile as they have to think about it rather than feel it. When someone is genuinely feeling an emotion they do not have to think about these matters as it comes naturally and therefore the smile also appears natural.

4) Body movements

Generally speaking when someone is lying to you they are likely to fidget more than usual. They are trying so hard not to give away their guilt in other ways but ultimately the body will leak the truth subconsciously. Clearly some people are nervous and fidget a lot anyway, so you are looking for an increase in their normal behavior. Liars will want to hide or cover their body from you so don't expect to see a liar to stand in front of you when you ask questions. They may well stand to the side of you all stand with one foot slightly in front of the other and therefore reducing their profile.

5) Hand and arm signs

When someone is lying they tend to rein in their hand and arm movements. Most liars are aware that most folks have a basic understanding of body Language and will therefore actively hold back on any actions in case they give something away. There is one exception to this and that his hands to face movements which increase when someone is lying.

6) Feet and leg signals

Given the chance a liar will try and hide his feet either under a chair or a table. If this is not possible look for feet tapping as this is a very common signal that someone is finding the questions stressful. Also look out for leg crossing as the person tries to protect themselves from your questioning.

Taken randomly the signs will not give you a true indication of whether the person was talking to is lying. The above tips really need to be mastered before you can confidently assess someone's truthfulness. It is always best to err on the side of caution until you are sure you have understood all the body Language rules. It is certainly worth the time and effort to master these as it enables you to remain in total control of your home and work life with confidence.

วันจันทร์ที่ 5 ธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2554

Learning German As a Second Language

If you have thought about picking up a second Language, you are on the right track. There are many reasons to do this. Because of the many people that come into the United States there is a big call for translators. There are areas of the U. S. where there are large German communities.

The health field often needs people who can speak other Languages. Learning German is easier than ever with all of the different options that you have to learn. There are online courses, tapes, courses that you can buy, or even Books that you can read.

You need to choose what the best is way for you to learn to speak German. Learning German can be made easier if you know what type of a learner you are. Do you do better with visual learning, vocal learning, or would you be better in a classroom? Look at what classes you did best at in school, and think about how you learned in them.

Some people need hands on learning. Some people comprehend better by reading and reciting information. Others do better by listening and repeating. German can be an easy Language to learn for many people. Learning German is a good idea if you plan to visit Germany. It is a beautiful language when spoken properly.

If you want to work for the government in a homeland security position, it is often required to know certain languages. Police departments like to have translators available in case they have to deal with someone that speaks a foreign language. If you are in the military, and will be stationed in Germany, that would be a good reason to learn to speak German. You will want to know the language to communicate in everyday life.

It's surprising to know that German is a much more wider spoken language than you may think as several countries and regions in the world have German as their primary language.

Switzerland is one are of Europe that has a large German-speaking population, as many residents of the major cities such as Geneva and Berne for example are host to substantial native Swiss German-speaking populations.

Whatever your reasons, you can learn German. Check out the different programs available and choose the one that best suits you, learning a foreign language can be both rewarding and fun, giving you a very useful addition to your armoury.

วันอาทิตย์ที่ 4 ธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2554

Five Advantages of Learning a Foreign Language

To attempt to do something new, many times we need to understand the benefits as well as the advantages of doing it. When it comes to learning a foreign Language how quickly we develop our learning skills can directly relate back to how we feel about the benefits we will receive. In this article we want to take a look at a few advantages of learning a foreign Language and the benefits of doing it.

1. Depending where you are in your career you may be looking for business advantages in the foreign language that you are trying to learn. If your job requires you to travel overseas then there may be specific languages that you need to learn depending on where you travel.

For example, if you are traveling to Europe, you may need to know the French language. If your business travels take you to Mexico or south, learning Spanish may be important to you. There are many benefits that can be obtained from being able to speak a foreign language in the career that you have.

2. Only one out of 12 people in this world speak the English language, yet, over half of all Internet visitors speak English. For this reason there are many benefits of learning a foreign language if you wish to communicate online.

3. If you are into Internet e-commerce you may need to translate your website into multiple languages. If you do e-mail marketing, and you know that one out of two visitors speak English, you need to become fluid at writing grammatically correct email messages.

4. To realize the advantages of learning a foreign language, you may have to take language courses. This could involve immersing yourself in the language, and culture you are trying to learn. Language lessons are available online for any language that you are willing to learn.

5. If you like to travel there are many benefits to learning a foreign language. Being able to speak more than one language can come in handy when you are in an airport, ordering at a restaurant, asking for directions, or even ordering room service at a hotel in the country are visiting.

This is five different advantages of learning a foreign language. You may be able to come up with a list of your own that features different benefits to you personally. You never know when you may need a foreign language to help you out, and you will be glad that you took the time to learn it.

วันเสาร์ที่ 3 ธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2554

Getting to Know the Body Language

Movements of the human body are separated into two categories. Conscious movements are made to perform an action, emphasize conversation or a statement. Unconscious movements are behind majority of signals made through the human body. These subconscious movements make up 93% of human communication. And these movements are small and involuntary. Subconscious movements consist of eye movements, facial expressions, gestures and body posture. These signals may be used to ascertain a person's state of mind or attitude.

The display of certain movements can be read. Signals can be established if the subject is intoxicated, amused, ecstatic, relaxed, bored, interested or angry. Other emotions that may be interpreted in a subject are shame, satisfaction, relief, pride, guilt, excitement, embarrassment, contentment, and contempt. Words can be used to mislead people from what the subject is actually thinking. The understanding of these signals can help a person establish a subject's true state of mind.

Kinesics is the study of the involuntary movements of the human body. These involuntary movements are triggered either by the subconscious or by biological reactions. When reading these cues, the gesture analyzers should take into consideration the biological reasons for such movement. Some samples of biological reactions are fight or flight actions and lack of interest due to the absence of survival or sexual interest. These must be considered when reading body Language for they can be misinterpreted when looking at subconscious cues. An example of this possible confusion is when someone clutches their arms together. This may be a signal that the person is trying to erect a wall defending them from the person or situation they are faced with. However, it could also be a biological signal that the person is feeling chill. When faced with conflict, this gesture could be understood as opposition. Understanding these factors is the key to properly identifying involuntary movements.

How you interpret body Language can significantly increase your conscious awareness of both the signals you transmit and the signals you observe from others. This can give you a significant advantage in the way you deal with other people, whether personally or professionally. Take note that understanding body Language is not only to be able to read the signals in other people, but more importantly to obtain better self-awareness and even self-control. You can improve or refine what your body says about you when you understand body Language. This way, you will be able to generate a positive improvement in your daily interactions with other people.

วันศุกร์ที่ 2 ธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2554

How To Change Keyboard Language In Windows XP

If you want to learn how to change your keyboard Language while using Windows XP, you come to the right article. It's fairly easy once you know how it's done and by the end of this article you will.

Of course, the first step is to sit in front of your turned on computer which I assume you are since you're reading this article. Now that you're sitting comfortably, you can begin to change your keyboard Language.

1. Click the Start button at the bottom left corner of the screen. This will present you with a long two column menu. On the right menu, click the option Control Panel.

2. There are 2 options in which the Control Panel icons may be presented: catergory or classic. You want to be in Classic view. You can see at the left side of the Control Panel which view you're currently in. If it says Switch To Category View, it means you're now in Classic view which is what you want. If it says Switch to Classic View, click that link.

3. In The Control panel, click the Regional and Language Options icon. This will open a small dialog. You're about halfway to changing your keyboard language.

4. In this new dialog, you will see 3 tabs. The middle one reads Languages. Click on that.

5. In the top half of this tab, you will see a button which reads Details. Click on that button. A new dialog window will open.

6. In The lower half of the new dialog window, you will see and Add button. This will open yet another dialog window.

7. At the top half of this screen, you will see a Combo under the title of Input Language. Choose the language you wish to add and click OK twice.

8. Look at the bottom of your screen in what is known as the System Tray (bottom right corner), you will see an indication of the current language you're using (EN signifies English). You can now switch between the different language you've installed by pressing Alt+Shift keys.

There you have it. You've successfully changed your keyboard language.

วันพฤหัสบดีที่ 1 ธันวาคม พ.ศ. 2554

Going Cheap - English Language Courses in London

London, known worldwide as the capital city of the English Language, has long been an expensive place for overseas students to study the Language.

That has all now changed thanks to the credit crunch. English Language Schools in London and the UK in general are experiencing a real upswing in inquiries. Massive currencies fluctuations have made learning English in London now far cheaper especially for those armed with Euros or currencies such as the Yen to attend an English language school in London.

This trend is backed up by the Worldwide Cost of Living survey published by the Economist Intelligence Unit, which compares the cost of living in 140 major cities around the globe. The survey uses a range of different costs into account, for example property rental, hotel costs, entertainment such as theatre trips and right down to costs of food and drink. Crucially the costs take into account currency exchange rates, and this is where the big savings come into play for foreign students.

The survey has shown that London has slipped from joint 8th in 2008 to joint 27th in 2009, a long way below many European cities such as Paris, Frankfurt and Copenhagen, and Asian cities such as Tokyo which tops the cost of living list.

So what difference does this make to the average student Booking and English Language Course? Take a 7 week full time English course, costing say 2700 Franks with accommodation thrown in. Between April 2008 and April 2009 any paying in Euros would have found that they are paying about 15% less than before and that's before taking into account the great deals available now on flights and rentals.

The message for anyone considering studying English in London or the UK must be to take advantage now before the currencies swing back.