http://www.english-at-home.com/pronunciation/improving-your-pronunciation/ Improving your English pronunciation Here are some tips to help you improve your English pronunciation. First of all, don't worry about not having a native-English accent. It's important to be able to speak clearly, so that people can understand you. However, it's almost impossible to sound exactly like a native English speaker if you are learning English as an adult in a non-English speaking country. However, there are
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It was the year 1850 when our parents died of Tuberculosis. Sarah was 12, and I was 20 when they died. Our father was a lawyer, and was very successful at it, and our mother stayed home and looked after the house, and us. When they died, they left their fortune to Sarah, since she was always the favorite child, and left her in my custody. As long as she was in my custody, the inheritance would be mine. But that changed the day she turned twenty four. She went to run some errands in town, wearing
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One of the most eye-opening movies I have seen in a while is the 30:30 film by ESPN called Broke. In the movie Broke, former athletes from all of the major sports leagues are interviewed and give their real life stories on how things were when they were pro athletes and how it is harder than it seems to hold on to the millions of dollars that they make in their careers. I for one knew that many players went broke fast, but I honestly had no idea how they did that until this film. To be honest it
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looking apple pie with a great smile right in front of your house while you came back from work. Happy family and affluent life, that is the typical American life anyone can dream to live. Ever since our country was formed, the endless hope for better life was present in every citizens' mind which now we call American Dream. American Dream is defined as the idea that everyone in the United States has the chance to achieve success and prosperity which includes freedom, wealth, love, material things
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refuses the blackberry pie, but says, “I like blackberries very much.” Because of the memories attached to blackberries for Sal, blackberries symbolize Sal’s mother. In ne recollection Sal’s mother is walking in a field. Sal remembers writing in the school-required journal, “She popped the blackberries into her mouth. Then she looked all around…I thought I could detect as from a small dark stain, as from a blackberry kiss.” The blackberry kiss could signify Sal’s family’s love for each other and their
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go to closer shops. Revenue The definition of revenue is the income generated from sale of goods or services, or any other use of capital or assets, associated with the main operations of an organization before any costs or expenses are deducted. I got this from business dictionary. To work out revenue you do quantity sold x selling price Importance of revenue An increase in revenue could mean an increase in profit, however if revenue increases, expenses will also increase and so the percentage
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that stuck to her as if it was tailored made. It was moments like this that made the blond girl so sure of her love for her wife. A few words from her and even the darkest cloud, like Charles' group coming down on them, disappeared to the spiritual sun named Pucky. "I can feel it you know.. Your soul, I mean. I know, I know it sounds esoteric and a bit insane, but I do. It's warm and bright, I can feel it on my skin every time I'm near you." She said in a low voice, the one she used while letting herself
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surrounding my house and the cars in my driveway are unable to move due to how much snow is covering them. Angel Fire, New Mexico is where I picture myself in the near future. I would love to visit there during Christmas time and I picture the scenery with everyone around you walking with snow boots, about eight layers of clothes on, mittens, ear muffs, and a beanie. I visualize the pure white snow which the children are having snowball fights with for about an hour at a time. Their joy of laughter when
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Thanksgiving, such a great holiday. You get loads of food, how could'nt you love it! It's one of my favorites, I really love food. I would like to share some of my favorite recipes of course. My favorite dishes I would have to say, is deviled eggs, pickle wraps, jello cubes, mashed potatoes, and apple pie. So let's start with deviled eggs, of course you can make as many deviled eggs as needed but for each 6 hard boiled eggs, peeled cut in half with the yolk out, you will need 1/4 cup Light Mayonnaise
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Friendship is the most wonderful relationship that anyone can have. Ideally a friend is a person who offers love and respect and will never leave or betray us. Friends can tell harsh truths when they must be told. There are four different types of friends: True friends, Convenient friends, Special interest friends, and historical friends. To have friendship is to have comfort. In times of crisis and depression, a friend is there to calm us and to help lift up our spirits. There are many illustrations
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