วันพฤหัสบดีที่ 3 พฤศจิกายน พ.ศ. 2554

6 Quick Tips For Reading Male Body Language

Have you ever been confused because not knowing whether a guy is interested in you or not? Do you know how to read male body Language so that you can know whether he is into you or not?

Well, now you need to learn a few male body Language signals in order to know whether a guy feels attracted to you or not. Reading body Language will help you in understanding the intentions of the other person. It is also a great way to express your emotions without speaking a single word. Given below are a few significant tips for reading male body language.


According to male body language, when a man tucks his thumb in his belt, then it means that he is fully interested in you and is in love.
Positioning of the body is another factor that must be considered. If a man's body is turned towards you, then he is interested in you.
Suppose you are sitting or standing in a crowd and he is sitting somewhere close to you. Check out his feet. If his feet are positioned at you, then he is interested in you.
If the man gazes at you constantly, then probably he is very much in love.
When a man gazes at your eyes, followed by chin, neck and other body parts, it signifies his liking for you.
When a man puts his hands on his hips, it signifies that he is confident and assertive.

Note: Remember when reading male body language, look for a bunch of three or more signals, made close to one another and targeted at the same person.

Finally, you've already known the signs that he is probably interested to you by reading his body language. Once you know fairly sure that he likes you and you like him too, then what are you waiting for? But how about if he seems does not interested in you?

Well, then you need to learn a skill about knowing what the things that can make a man gets interested in you and also you need to learn how to make man feel attraction for you. What you do have to do is learn. It's a skill and it is not magic, and I honestly believe that any woman can learn it if she wants.

วันพุธที่ 2 พฤศจิกายน พ.ศ. 2554

Learning Spanish Language Should Be Fun

Learning to speak Spanish can be an enjoyable and rewarding experience. You gain the satisfaction of mastering a Language other than your own. You can then converse with Spanish speaking friends or acquaintances. You can shop confidently in Spanish speaking countries and gain much more enjoyment from traveling in a country where Spanish is the normal Language. If you become really fluent in the Language then it could be of considerable advantage to you when dealing with business colleagues who come from a Spanish speaking background.

On the other hand you might find trying to learn to speak Spanish is an overwhelming chore. You become bogged down in the grammar, the pronunciation and the apparent complexity of the Language; the boring lessons.

The amount of satisfaction you experience in learning a language other than your own depends in a large measure on the language course you use and its structure. Some courses are formal in structure with emphasis on learning endless verbs and grammar. Some may teach formal Spanish, which could be useful in an academic arena, but not of great practical use in day to day situations. In fact you may find yourself being laughed at if you use formal Spanish in an every-day situation.

You would also want to achieve your goal of learning to speak Spanish without spending endless months studying. The time spent on the course should give you a feeling of having achieved your aim and if possible, experienced some light relief in the process. Of course you may find that once you have gained some fluency in the language that you would like to study the language more seriously, so it would be helpful if the course also had the capacity to take you through to a higher level.

You need a course in keeping with your requirements. More than likely you would just like to hold a conversation with your friends or others you have met casually. You probably don't wish to speak at length on some profound subject, but rather be able to converse at a level which would be sufficient for every-day conversation. If you are traveling abroad maybe you only need a basic understanding of the language, sufficient to enable you to ask "where is the bathroom?" or "When does the train leave for Barcelona?"

The course you choose should also provide audio instruction so you are able to correct your pronunciation. This is vital to the success of learning Spanish and of course makes the understanding of the language that much easier.

วันอังคารที่ 1 พฤศจิกายน พ.ศ. 2554

Teaching the Difference Between MAKE and DO to English Language Learners

Distinguishing the Differences Between "Make" and "Do"

English as a Foreign Language learners like those whose first Language or L1, is Spanish can have considerable difficulty in distinguishing when to use "make" and when to use "do". Why? It's because in Spanish, for example, the same verb, "hacer", is commonly used to represent both. The trick then, is to find a way of aiding these English language learners with making the distinction.

Here's how I do it.

Make

Essentially "make" means to "create" or cause something to happen or produce a result.
You make a cake, make noise, make trouble or make friends.

Do

On the other hand, "do" usually signifies simply performing an action without alluding to the results. So you do aerobics or exercises, do business or do your job. You can do well or do badly, do better or do worse.

Other Uses of Make and Do

Depending on context, both make and do can be used in a sentence to give it different meanings. A good example is homework. Teachers make homework, but learners do homework.

The two verbs form a part of scores of idioms and expressions too. This can sometimes cause their distinction to be less clear, but usually the definitions given above still hold true. Some additional examples using "Do" and "Make" are:

DO

Do a dance, do a deal, do as you're told, do away with, do chores, do favors, do harm, do it yourself, do (it or something) over again, do someone in, do the dishes, do the laundry, do the right thing, do time, do well, do without, do your best, do your duty

MAKE

Make a contract, make a delivery, make a difference, make a list, make a mess, make a phone call, make a point, make a profit, make a promise, make amends, make an effort, make believe, make contact, make enemies, make fun of someone, make love, make money, make news, make out, make over (very similar in context to do over), make peace, make room, make sense, make someone happy, make someone laugh, make someone sad, make sure, make the bed, make time, make room, make tracks, make up (has multiple meanings), make up a story (same as create a story), make up your mind, make war, and make way

This is but a quick reference list to give you some idea of the range and distinction that using "do" and "make" can have in the colloquial English language. For the most part, after a session explaining and demonstrating these language elements in context, my learners have far fewer problems in distinguishing when to use "make" and when to use "do". I hope that this helps you and your EFL learners too.

วันจันทร์ที่ 31 ตุลาคม พ.ศ. 2554

Why Learn English As a Second Language?

Why not? It's the international Language of choice for so many organisations and businesses world-wide. Frankly, whilst the USA remains the dominant economic and political power globally, then English is likely to retain its importance and popularity. So if you're in the International marketplace, be it as a Sales person, an Engineer, scientist or politician, then maybe having a good level of confidence and competence in English is a necessity? Coming from an automotive background, I can immediately think of several scenarios that I have found myself in with colleagues from around the world where e better level of English would not only have helped them, but also moved the business forward significantly! Here's the non-English speaker in a meeting - maybe he or she is a leading authority on their subject:


Our subject hears something said in the meeting that he knows is rubbish - the speaker obviously hasn't grasped a particular point. "He's wrong!" - but how do I tell him that politely?
Again, our man listens (and understands from the slides being shown) to an idea being put forward. "That's not the best way" - but how do I tell them what the best way is in terms that they will understand and without offending them?
Imagine a particularly long meeting. "I'm thirsty" - but how do I ask for a drink around here?
It's getting to some more technical point in the discussion or presentation. "I'd really like to see the way that he calculated that" - but how do I ask him?
After the meeting - the social occasion, where business is often done over a few drinks, or a good meal. "I don't want to eat here; I've heard it's no good!" - but how do I let them know?
Getting to the point of the meeting: "That's a lousy deal!" - but how do we discuss this in the kind of detail I want to go into?
"I really want to understand what makes this colleague / customer 'tick' - it would make this project / negotiation much easier" - but I'm stuck for words! English is too difficult!

How many more reasons does a boss need to get his best people well trained in speaking English as a Second Language?

วันอาทิตย์ที่ 30 ตุลาคม พ.ศ. 2554

Language Lesson Plans - Form a Solid Language Teaching Strategy This Semester

Regardless of the Language you teach, it's nevertheless a good idea to have a solid teaching plan for each semester. Languages and linguistics are complex subjects that require structured planning if your students are to get anything out of your teaching. Here are a few things to consider when writing out your own Language lesson plans.

Whether you're teaching elementary school, middle school, high school, or college courses, it's likely your lesson plans will be submitted for scrutiny before a committee. This not only ensures that the materials is suitable for your students' current level, but it also makes sure that there is enough time to include everything you need to teach. Typical items to include in your Language plans include texts, movies, tapes, essay topics, assignments, field trips, and others. Many language courses also include days where they study the culture of the language they study as well. This may include a day set aside to enjoy music, food, and games from the language's place of origin.

With this in mind, it's easy to see why having quality language plans is important. In addition to having everything planned out and approved, having your plans looked over also ensures that your students have enough time to grasp and absorb the material at hand. Language courses, after all, are unique in that the material isn't always common knowledge, and so the resources for getting help are somewhat limited. By making sure there is enough time for your students to study, ask questions, and relearn difficult material, you are doing your part to make absolutely sure that your material remains cemented in their memories.

Some teachers, however, argue against language lesson plans. They see them as far too structured and rigid, leaving no room for spontaneity or fun. However, it is possible to arrange extra time aside for days when classroom discussions run off on tangents or you simply need an extra day or two to go over a certain topic. The key is simply arranging things ahead of time. This can be a tricky endeavor, as it's not possible to predict everything that may happen throughout the semester, but it is indeed possible.

These are only a few things to consider when making language lesson plans. If you're self-teaching a language, you'll find that you'll do much better with a lesson plan than without one, especially if you're juggling work, school, or domestic duties with your lessons. Learn more about language lesson plans today!

วันเสาร์ที่ 29 ตุลาคม พ.ศ. 2554

Language Translation Jobs Are A Growing Area Of Need

Language translation jobs are a great avenue for a career. More different Languages are used in the social and business climates today. The need is ever increasing for more individuals who can translate Languages from and to English. The choice to retain the native Language is being taken by more people as well and this magnifies the need.

One requirement for translation is that a person be fluent in the language he or she will be translating. Fluency is important because there may be different needs for the translation. General, business, and technical interpretation are different levels of the need. Business translation ranges from receiving benefits to understanding what is required to function lawfully, such as registering a car with DMV or applying for a social security card to get a job. General services may be necessary for social gatherings. Technical conversion may apply to school or specific industries.

There are different arenas that require these services. Court testimony from witnesses is a very prominent situation requiring translation. There is an important and relative need to make sure that the witness understands the question and the court understands the answers. Also, medical situations require the need to make sure that everyone understands the situation. The government is an area that uses these services to offer new citizens the opportunity to understand benefits and direction in this country.

This can be a very worthwhile career. Gratification received from helping another person understand the information presented and be able to process that information is vital. Employment for interpreters has risen tremendously and translation covers various industries. Choosing translation as a career is not only rewarding but also profitable. This work pays well and does provide challenges and growth opportunities. Language translation jobs benefit both parties and helps to develop the cultural diversity aspect of society.

As stated above, language translation jobs are ever increasing and there is a need for more individuals to choose this career. More people of different races are choosing to maintain their native language and therefore, the need for translation increases. Language translation jobs include the courts, business arenas, government positions and social service venues. There is a variety of places and opportunity for these jobs.

This is indeed a great avenue to pursue for the person who is fluent in a language other than English. A job in this field carries over to several different industries. Though Spanish is more prevalent as the language for translation, other languages are calling for more interpreters such as Chinese, French, Korean, and others. The variation of languages needed calls for many different individuals. The more languages that are spoken increases the number of opportunities to be employed.

วันพฤหัสบดีที่ 27 ตุลาคม พ.ศ. 2554

Arabic Language Course - The 3 Best Arabic Language Courses Compared

Deciding to learn Arabic is one of the best decisions that you can make. Not only will you be able to experience a Middle Eastern holiday in the way that most people could only dream of, but it will open up huge business opportunities and/or make you infinitely more employable. Everybody learns new things in different ways (Languages in particular) so deciding what Arabic Language course to use can determine your success in learning Arabic, so read on for an in-depth comparison of the most popular Arabic courses today.

1. Pimsleur Arabic

Pimsleur Arabic's method of teaching Arabic is to focus exclusively on teaching you to speak - as opposed to read and write - Arabic. The Pimsleur Arabic language course makes extensive use of repetition, which may be a good or a bad thing depending on your learning style. For me, I found the repetition to be a bit taxing on my "self-discipline tank", but I also will admit that I can recall every word I was taught in Pimsleur Arabic with ease.  Using Pimsleur was a great choice for me, but it's by no means perfect. If you want a full understanding of Arabic, which of course includes being able to read and write, it may be best to look elsewhere.

Good For:


Beginners
Motivated & self-disciplined students
Learning on the go
Not Good For:


Beginners on a budget (costs $800+ for all 3 levels new, cheaper second hand/Ebay)
Anybody who wants to read/write Arabic
People with low self discipline
Intermediate Arabic students
2. Rosetta Stone Arabic

Rosetta Stone's method of teaching languages involves showing you an image and then telling you the word associated with that image. Then it will show you slightly different images to show you the relationship between them, which mimics the way in which we all learned our first language. This is ultimately Rosetta Stone's goal - to teach you Arabic the way in which you learned your first language. Having used Rosetta Stone for a number of languages, I can attest to its quality - it's quite enjoyable and I've learned a lot. A couple of nitpicks: Rosetta Stone is by no means cheap - the entire Arabic course costs $500US dollars and you are limited to using Rosetta Stone on your computer only, you can't transfer any files to your iPod or pop a CD in your car. Still, Rosetta Stone is always a solid choice for learning the Arabic language.

Good For:


Beginners
Visual Learners
Not Good For:


Beginners on a Budget (full course costs $500)
Learning on the go (you're stuck to your computer)
3. Rocket Arabic

Rocket Arabic is the recently released Arabic language course from Rocket Languages, a relatively new company that is very popular online. Rocket Arabic combines elements of both Pimsleur and Rosetta Stone to create a hybrid of sorts - you will learn through audio lessons (ala Pimsleur) and flashcard software games (like Rosetta Stone). Neither aspect of Rocket Arabic's package could be called as comprehensive as Pimsleur or Rosetta Stone, but it doesn't really need to be; it's a well rounded and quite fun way to learn Arabic, which is perfect for beginners.

Good For:


Beginners on a budget (downloadable course costs $100)
People who are bored easily
Learning on the go
A solid foundation of Arabic
Not Good For:


Intermediate Arabic students
People with dialup (downloadable course is a couple hundred megabytes)