打敗菜英文
Friday, March 13, 2009
打敗菜英文
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全球化趨勢，讓各國往來更加密切，也讓跨國性的世界語言變得更加重要，——它，就是英文。過去，會撂兩句英文可能就會被當作精英，但現在，不會說英語，不能寫英文，失去升遷機會是小事，更可能因此找不到工作，甚至被解職……。在英文從補品變成氧氣的時代，你，能不呼吸嗎？
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恢复繁体字
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
全国政协委员潘庆林提出，建议全国用10年时间，分批废除简体汉字，恢复使用繁体字，原因有三：1、上世纪50年代简化汉字时太粗糙，违背了汉字的艺术和科学性。比如爱字，繁体字里有个“心”，简化后，造成“无心之爱”。2、以前说繁体字太繁琐，难学难写，不利于传播，但是现在很多人都是用电脑输入，再繁琐的字打起来也一样。3、恢复使用繁体字有利于两岸统一。现在台湾依然用繁体字，并称其为“正体字”，深有意味，还要为“正体字”申请非物质文化遗产，给大陆方面造成了压力.
正當政客們忙著对繁简之争的战果宣告，我有個另類的觀點：汉字的繁简之变在汉字的演化史上相对是小的变化,从甲骨文、大篆、小篆到隶书,汉字的字形一直存在着巨大变动隨著技術的發展，人类的生活方式也跟着在进步。在电脑普及的今天，用手書寫已經不如用打字來的普及。在美國90％的小學的孩童们，已不知道如何寫草書了，從20年前的100％降至今天不到10％是何其难堪。然而我個人認為，手寫形式的書法技能必遵循像書法本身一样，一併成为藝術的一门，這才是历史的正道，将来只有藝術家才會去细品它們。對於公眾而言，打字必定取代需手寫，人们对于沒有必要的活动是不会多花时间的，对用手書寫的技能必然变得生疏甚至被遗忘。人類社會的自然發展，物竞天擇，文化的傳承也是有其自然的轨迹。
看事情不能太极端，利弊都必需衡量。繁简之争并不是谁好谁不好，在50年前，90%是文盲的中国社会，简体字是有其时代的贡献。然而今日的教育普及， 和打字的方便，废除简体字，恢复使用繁体字的历史必然性，显而易见。
政客舆政治家的差别並不多，谨在其视野的高度。政治家比政客的影响是无比深遠！就當所有人都无法看到更深層的含義，當时馬英九提出對繁简之争实為正简之争，他当时是有历史的高度的，我们更应呼籲對我們鄰國的正名，就像称呼蒙古国一般。正名西伯利亞為鲜卑地，土耳其為突厥国，匈牙利為匈奴国，韓國為高丽国。政客们請您听着：统一中国之前先统一歷史和地理课本吧。 还原歷史的真相才是正道。政客们請您記住，如果你不是真正了解繁简之争的历史渊源，你是无法有前瞻的视野，
注音符号的来源
注音符号为汉字注音而设定的符号，1913年由中国读音统一会制定，1918年由北洋政府教育部发布，共计39个字母，排列以「ㄍㄎ」开头；1920年改订字母顺序，增加一个字母「ㄜ」共计达40个。注音符号的来源并没有正式的文告，但通常是以古文或象形文字的片段修改而成的。采用表声字的原始古字来代表，其因笔划最少。 注音符号来源(参考表) 符号来源取声切韵
ㄅ「包」之古字，说文解字：「勹，裹也，象人曲行，有所包裹。」，读「ㄅㄠ」 取其「ㄅ」声
ㄆ说文解字：「攵，小击也。」即手执竿轻敲，读「ㄆㄨ」(扑) 取其「ㄆ」声
ㄇ"幂"的本字。遮蔽覆盖之意，古音「ㄇㄧˋ」 取其「ㄇ」声
ㄈ说文解字：「匚，受物之器。」古代一种盛物的器具，读「ㄈㄤ」(方) 取其「ㄈ」声
ㄉ古之「刀」字，读「ㄉㄠ」 取其「ㄉ」声
ㄊ古之「突」或「凸」，读「ㄊㄨ」 取其「ㄊ」声
ㄋ古之「乃」字，读「ㄋㄞˇ」 取其「ㄋ」声
ㄌ古之「力」字，读「ㄌㄧˋ」 取其「ㄌ」声
ㄍ说文解字：「巜，水流浍浍也。」川之小者，田间的水道，读「ㄍㄨㄥ」(工) 取其「ㄍ」声
ㄎ说文解字：「丂，气欲舒出，勹上碍於一也。」气受阻碍而无法舒出或行而不利 ，读「ㄎㄠˇ」(考) 取其「ㄎ」声
ㄏ古之「ㄏ」字，山侧避风雨之居处，读「ㄏㄢˇ」(罕) 取其「ㄏ」声
ㄐ古之「纠」字，说文解字：「丩，相纠缭也。」，读「ㄐㄧㄡ」 取其「ㄐ」声
ㄑㄑ：水小流。同"畎"、田间沟渠。读「ㄑㄩㄢˇ」(犬) 取其「ㄑ」声
ㄒ古之「下」字，读「ㄒㄧㄚˋ」 取其「ㄒ」声
ㄓ古之「之」字，读「ㄓ」 取其「ㄓ」声
ㄔ明．张自烈．正字通：「左步为彳，右步为亍，合彳亍为行。」 彳：左脚的步伐。读「ㄔ」 (吃) 取其「ㄔ」声
ㄕ古之「尸」字，读「ㄕ」 取其「ㄕ」声
ㄖ古之「日」字(象形)，读「ㄖ」 取其「ㄖ」声
ㄗ古之「节」字，误读或借作「ㄗ」音。读如(早)之声 取其「ㄗ」声
ㄘ古之「七」字，误读或借作「ㄘ」音。读如(草)之声 取其「ㄘ」声
ㄙ古之「私」字，读「ㄙ」 取其「ㄙ」声
ㄚ古之「ㄚ」字，广韵：「丫，象物开之形。」物之歧头曰「ㄚ」，读「ㄧㄚ」 (押) 取其「ㄚ」韵
ㄛ古之「呵」字，说文解字：「ㄛ，反丂也。」。读如(或)之韵 取其「ㄛ」韵
ㄜ「ㄛ」之转化，由"ㄛ"添笔而成。读如(峨)之韵
ㄝ古之「也」字，读「ㄧㄝˇ」 取其「ㄝ」韵
ㄞ古之「亥」字，读「ㄏㄞˋ」 取其「ㄞ」韵
ㄟ「流」也，读「ㄨㄟ」(威) 取其「ㄟ」韵
ㄠ说文解字：「么，小也。」"麼"的本字。小也，细也。读「ㄧㄠ」 取其「ㄠ」韵 ㄡ握於手之象形字，读「ㄧㄡˋ」(又) 取其「ㄡ」韵
ㄢ说文解字：「ㄢ。艸木之华未发然」。花苞之象形，其意「含」也。读「ㄏㄢˊ」 取其「ㄢ」韵
ㄣ古之「隐」字，又作"乚"：匿也。读「ㄧㄣˇ」 取其「ㄣ」韵
ㄤ玉篇．尢部：「尢，跛、曲胫也。」脚跛也，读「ㄤ」(肮) ㄥ说文解栏位玉裁注：「ㄥ，古文厷，象形，象曲肱。」。厷读「ㄍㄨㄥ」(供) 取其「ㄥ」韵
ㄦ"儿"的简化字。读「ㄦˊ」
ㄧ「一」是数字之始，读「ㄧ」
ㄨ古之「五」字，读「ㄨˇ」
ㄩ说文解字：「凵，饭器，以柳作之。」古盛饭之器，读「ㄩ」(淤)
Heavenly Voice Celtic Woman
黃鶯出谷的歌聲 "The Voice" is sung by Lisa Kelly with Mairead Nesbitt on the fiddle..
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Size Does Matter
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
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The upper torso of the hunting male is wide and tapers to narrow hips, whereas a woman's body is narrower at the shoulders and widens at the hips. Men evolved these features to allow them to lug heavy weapons over long distances and carry home their kills.The man’s chest developed to house large lungs enabling more effective distribution of oxygen and allowing him to breathe more efficiently when running and chasing. In past generations, the bigger his chest, the more respect and power a man commanded, and this is still the case with most surviving primitive tribes.
So women find the man’s chest attractive because of this primitive survival thinking.
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King's Ransom: 1800 Headwords
Friday, March 6, 2009
Author: Ed McBain
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Publication date: 2008
ISBN: 0194792307
Number of pages: 112
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Learn Real English - Authentic Conversations
Author: Kristin Dodds, Joe Weiss, A.J. Hoge
Publisher: Learn Real English LLC
Publication date: 2008
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Practical Chinese Reader
Practical Chinese Reader - vol 1
Publisher: Beijing, The Commercial Press; Edition 4
Pages: 1831 pages
Year: 1986 г.
Language: English
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Practical Chinese Reader - 1 ~ Elementary Course (Book + Audio)
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The Rough Guide to French Dictionary Phrasebook 3 (Audio only)
Thursday, March 5, 2009
Author: Lexus
Publisher: Rough Guides
Publication date: 2006-05-29
ISBN: 1843536250
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The Rough Guide phrasebook will have you speaking French as soon as you arrive. This fully revised third edition includes 16-pages of additional scenario material, from asking for directions and ordering a glass of wine to checking train times and reserving a hotel room. Recorded by native French speakers, the scenarios are available as downloadable audio files either to your computer or iPod – perfect for practicing your pronunciation. With A-Z English to French and A-Z French to English translations, this pocket-sized phrasebook is like taking along your own personal translator!
Learn Spanish in a week - Linguaphone All Talk (8 CD's)
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Publication date: 2007
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Linguaphone has been successfully teaching people Spanish and various other languages for a long time. Its style is to introduce the learner to a conversation in the target language, then break down the conversation into parts to teach the language aspects.
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Just Listening & Speaking: Intermediate British English Version
Author: Jeremy Harmer
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish
Publication date: 2004
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The "Just" series is an integrated series of four books that can be used on their own, in any combination. When used together they make a complete course with a consistent learner-centred approach. Aimed at intermediate learners, it can be used as general preparation and revision for exams at this level. This book is designed for individual language skills development as part of either a class or self-study programme. An audio CD features listening and speaking exercises, an audio script and a full answer key.
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French in Action
Publisher: Yale University Press
Format: pdf/ mp3/ avi
Year: 2003
Language: French
Completely in French. It consists of 52 lessons lasting for half an hour. Typically, first a small video, then this plot is explained in detail. All explanations are accompanied by videovstavkami or drawings, which makes the explanation is almost understandable. Tells the story of the acquaintance of two young people.
The accompanying audio material to the popular Video "French in Action". Each series corresponds to one Video audiourok, which are being made in a series of dialogues and expressions. Usually, the professor invites him to repeat the phrase, or to answer questions.
The quality of the audio (as opposed to the sound of video-clip) is very decent, so that you will be able to hear something that could not deal with watching "French in Action".
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Dunstan Baby Language
Author: Priscilla Dunstan
Publication date: 2006
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The Dunstan Baby Language teaches you to hear exactly what your baby is communicating. As a parent, you will be able to interpret your infant’s sounds and cries – and respond to their needs quickly and effectively.
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The ‘words’ that form the basis of what we have called the Dunstan Baby Language, are sounds that are based on baby’s physical responses. These are called reflexes. For example, when a baby is hungry it will start to suck, and as sound is added to the reflex, the ‘word’ for hunger is produced. These are the baby’s first communications, which occur before actual crying develops. The sooner the ‘word’ for hunger is identified the sooner a parent can respond by feeding, resulting in less crying and less discomfort for baby - and for parents..
The Dunstan System will teach you how to tune your ear to the 5 ‘words’, take you through settling solutions, and gives helpful advice for parents. You will also view Priscilla Dunstan in a ‘live lesson’, teaching new mothers the System – with immediate results.
It was eight years of research that revealed this system of sounds – the language that is shared by all babies. We trust you will treasure the Dunstan Baby Language as your baby benefits from being is listened to – and truly heard.
The Dunstan Baby Language teaches you to hear exactly what your baby is communicating. As a parent, you will be able to interpret your infant’s sounds and cries – and respond to their needs quickly and effectively.
Every newborn communicates from birth to 3 months uses 5 distinct sounds that signal hunger, tiredness, need to burp, lower wind/gas and discomfort. This is regardless of the language their parents speak. It is not a learned language. Rather, it is a natural way for every baby to express their physical needs.
The ‘words’ that form the basis of what we have called the Dunstan Baby Language, are sounds that are based on baby’s physical responses. These are called reflexes. For example, when a baby is hungry it will start to suck, and as sound is added to the reflex, the ‘word’ for hunger is produced. These are the baby’s first communications, which occur before actual crying develops. The sooner the ‘word’ for hunger is identified the sooner a parent can respond by feeding, resulting in less crying and less discomfort for baby - and for parents..
The Dunstan System will teach you how to tune your ear to the 5 ‘words’, take you through settling solutions, and gives helpful advice for parents. You will also view Priscilla Dunstan in a ‘live lesson’, teaching new mothers the System – with immediate results.
It was eight years of research that revealed this system of sounds – the language that is shared by all babies. We trust you will treasure the Dunstan Baby Language as your baby benefits from being is listened to – and truly heard.
Rosetta Stone English US 1, 2, 3
Producer: Fairfield Language Technologies
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Version: 3.2
Levels 1, 2, 3 – Build A Foundation and Navigate Your Surroundings
Build a foundation and navigate your surroundings. Learn fundamental vocabulary and essential language structure, from greetings and introductions to simple questions and their answers. Gain the confidence to talk about your environment: giving and getting directions, telling time, dining out, shopping, enjoying basic social interactions and much more.
British or American English - A Handbook of Word and Grammar Patterns
British or American English - A Handbook of Word and Grammar Patterns
Author:John Algeo
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication date: 2006
Number of pages: 362
Format / Quality: pdf in RAR
Size: 2.91 MB
Language: English
The author of the book describes in detail the main differences between British and American versions of English. The book examines the differences at all levels of language: phonetic, lexical, phraseological and syntactical. The book is addressed to all who aspire to mastery of English.
Speakers of British and American English display some striking differences in their use of grammar. In this detailed survey, John Algeo considers questions
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∗Who says Neither do I, and who says Nor do I?
∗After “thank you”, who says Not at all and who says You’ re welcome?
∗Whose team are on the ball, and whose team is?
Containing extensive quotations from real-life English on both sides of the Atlantic, collected over the past twenty years, this is a clear and highly organized guide to the differences – and the similarities – in the grammar of British and American speakers. Written for those with no prior knowledge of linguistics, it shows how these grammatical differences are linked mainly to particular words, and provides an accessible account of contemporary English as it is actually used.
Mastering American English
Mastering American English
Author: Grant Taylor
Number of pages: 120
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Mastering American English is the book of choice to accomplice the best understanding on all grammar rules. Words, sentences, and other elements, as well as their combination and interpretation are tough by this book in a very precise and American manner. This is the appropriate book to understand American English and the ideal book for foreigners who want to excel doing the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language). This book is prescriptive, descriptive and generative, therefore, nobody should have any problem to achieve good scores on English tests.
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McGraw-Hill's Super-Mini American Idioms Dictionary
McGraw-Hill's Super-Mini American Idioms Dictionary
Author: Richard A. Spears
Publisher: McGraw-Hill
Publication date: 2007
Number of pages: 288
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Size: 1,62 MB
With more than 2,100 clichés, proverbs, and informal expressions, this is your super source of everyday American idioms.
Clear Speech Student's Book: Pronunciation and Listening Comprehension in North American English, 3rd Edition
Author: Judy B. Gilbert
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication date: 2004
ISBN: 0521543545
Number of pages: 192
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Size: 72,5 Mb
A revised and expanded version of the highly successful and innovative pronunciation text for intermediate to high-intermediate students of North American English. The Clear Speech, Third Edition, Student's Book provides learners with visual representations of important pronunciation features, such as voicing and syllable length. It features a reordered table of contents, a greater emphasis on listening recognition, and more coverage of vowel sounds. It also contains a Student Audio CD, so students can practice many of the exercises on their own.
Pronunciation Workshop's American Accent Video Training
Author: Paul S. Gruber
Publisher: Pronunciation Workshop LLC
Publication date: 2005
Format: wmv, 15 sessions & pdf
The Pronunciation WorkshopAmerican Accent Video Training Course consists of 15 video training sessions. To further enhance the benefits of this course, we also provide you with an easy-to-follow printable American Accent Training Manual which complements the video sessions. Our unique American Accent DVD program does exactly what it says it is going to do...Teach you correct American English Pronunciation so that others can easily understand you when you speak. No other program can deliver these results.
The program's creator, Paul S. Gruber, MS, CCC-SLP is a Nationally Certified Speech Language Pathologist and a leading expert in the field of American Accent Training. Although he is an international authority, his style is fun and accessible to all. He will show you simple techniques that will transform the way you speak American English.
