Monthly Archives: August 2013

11 words that you can not translate into English

There is no doubt that the relationship between the words and their meaning is a fascinating one. Linguists spend countless years deconstructing it, taking it apart letter by letter, all in order to figure out why there are so many feelings and ideas that we cannot even put words to, describe the meaning from one language to another. The richness of the English language is in the willingness to accept new words from different cultures and languages – this is one of the reasons that makes it so popular and widespread. However, in spite of all the richness and variety of words for thousands of terms, there are still words that can not be translated with one word only. Here are only 11 words that can not be translated into English and they all come from different cultures. I hope you find them interesting.
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Manage your way into a great career

A project manager is someone who is professionally trained and experienced in the field of project management, and their job is to plan, execute and close out commercial or industrial projects. Projects vary in size, from a rollout of new IT hardware in a small accounting firm to large construction projects.
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How to get your kids interested in learning?

One of the biggest issues when raising children is their education. Many children have learning disabilities, are distracted by things outside of school, or just don’t seem to be interested in the current curriculum. As a parent, it falls on you to encourage the love of learning in your kids. One of the best ways to do this is to present supplemental and alternative educational opportunities to your children. Weeknights and weekends can be spent taking in new information too, if you know how to package it right. By taking your kids outside, incorporating technology, and making reading fun – you can foster a love of learning from a young age.
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Royal lessons, regal values: What Disney Princesses can teach George Alexander Louis?

Two royal families have captured the world’s imagination. One is the British Royal Family, whose newest addition is George Alexander Louis, son of Prince William and Duchess Kate Middleton. The other is the imaginary royal family that the Walt Disney Company has created. And you might be surprised at how many lessons the Disney princesses can impart to young George.
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Dealing with job interview nerves

Job interviews are never easy. Whether an interview is in person or over a video conference or telephone call, everyone experiences nervous jitters when they know they’re about to put their career on the line and be judged on every aspect of their professional life. There’s nothing wrong in being nervous during an interview, but it’s important to not let your nerves get the best of you and negatively impact how well you do. With a little preparation and these four helpful tips you can conquer those nasty jitters and kick that interview behind.
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How to write an engaging presentation paper?

Attending a conference is a great opportunity to meet new people, break out of your industry bubble, and get a feel for what’s going on in your field. And if you’re the one presenting, it can be an exciting way to show the industry what you have to offer.

To make the most of your presentation, you need a well-written paper. You don’t have to be a professional writer to have a good paper to present though. Just follow these guidelines, and you should be able to get your message across while keeping your audience engaged.
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