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How to Make a Good Speech
A good speaker needs to have three things under control: the argument, the presentation, and the audience.
You should be well prepared with your speech in advance.
1: Anaphora: Repetition of a word or a phrase, typical in political speeches. I demand justice. I demand understanding, I demand...
2: Inversion: Reversing the usual word order, such as 'infinite is his sorrow' (instead of 'His sorrow is infinite').
3: Irony: Saying one thing when you mean the opposite, e.g. 'I really enjoyed being stuck in that traffic.'
4: Rethorical questions: Questions that make a statement, e.g. 'Would you like shiney, glossy hair?'
5: Analogies: (Comparison) 'He stood there like a dying duck in a thunderstorm' (Banal) or He was as confused as a comma at the end of a sentence' (Creative).
6: Antithesis: A contrasting thought to produce tension, e.g. 'He was beautiful, strong and...unhappy.'
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Here's an interesting etymology of the word Sorbet.
Meaning: Sorbet usually means a dessert made of fruit-flavored ice.
How the word came in the English language:
Brace yourselves because it gets interesting.
The word Sorbet was derived from the French language and was used to define 'Sweetned fruit juice.' It entered into the French language through the Italian word '<em>Sorbetto</em>.' Sorbetto, in turn, came from the Turkish word '<em>şerbet</em>.' <em>şerbet</em> came from the Persian word '<em>sharbat'</em> which actually came from the Arabic word '<em>sharba</em>' which means 'drink.' Sharba, finally, came from the Arabic verb <em>šariba</em> which means 'to drink.'
So technically it entered the English language through Arabic.
Do you know any interesting origins or English words? :)
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Here's an interesting etymology of the word Sorbet.
Meaning: Sorbet usually means a dessert made of fruit-flavored ice.
How the word came in the English language:
Brace yourselves because it gets interesting.
The word Sorbet was derived from the French language and was used to define 'Sweetned fruit juice.' It entered into the French language through the Italian word '<em>Sorbetto</em>.' Sorbetto, in turn, came from the Turkish word '<em>şerbet</em>.' <em>şerbet</em> came from the Persian word '<em>sharbat'</em> which actually came from the Arabic word '<em>sharba</em>' which means 'drink.' Sharba, finally, came from the Arabic verb <em>šariba</em> which means 'to drink.'
So technically it entered the English language through Arabic.
Do you know any interesting origins or English words? :)
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Here are top 10 life lessons I learned along the way.
1. You don't have to have a dream.
2. Don't seek happiness.
3. Remember it's all luck.
4. Excercise.
5. Be hard on your opininons.
6. Be a teacher.
7. Define yourself what you love.
8. Respect people with less power than you.
9. Don't rush.
10. Never forget where you came from.
What are yours? Do let me know. :)
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Practice Japanese or Swedish
Hi everyone,
I'm looking for a language exchange partner to practice Japanese or Swedish. In exchange, I will help you teach English (Written & Spoke).
Hope to make some really good friends.
Cheers!
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Great Films to Practice Your English
Hi folks,
If you're looking for some films to improve your English, here's a good list:
Glengarry Glen Ross
Paris:Texas
In Bruges
My Dinner With Andre
The Conversation
Thank You for Smoking
Annie Hall
As Good As It Gets
Birdman
The Truman Show
Shawshank Redemption
Before Trilogy
Magnolia
Clerks
Enjoy!
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