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How to Say 'above' in Spanish

Eric W. Vogt
Categories : Spanish language guides & study tips

Are you wondering how to express the exact meaning for above in Spanish? There are different words which are used for nuance in Spanish. Is something …

How to Say "About" in Spanish

Eric W. Vogt
Categories : Spanish language guides & study tips

In English, there are various meanings of the word “about.” This creates some confusion to students of Spanish. This brief article covers …

How to Talk about "agreeing" in Spanish

Eric W. Vogt
Categories : Spanish language guides & study tips

Watch out for the English verb “to agree.” There are various ways that this verb is nuanced in English, depending on the prepositions used …

Modern Latin in the History of the Latin Language

John Garger
Categories : Tips for learning & translating latin

Modern Latin is a collection of previous Latin periods, but mainly concentrates on the Classical period materials that have survived to modern times. …

Nothing but the Truth Test

Peter Boysen
Categories : English lesson plans for middle school

This test uses identification and short-answer questions to assess student learning and comprehension of Avi’s documentary novel about a boy who …

Robert Frost Lesson Plan: How to Use Quotes

Peter Boysen
Categories : High school english lesson plans grades 9 12

Help students take the step from using quotes in their writing to incorporating quotes in smooth prose. Robert Frost’s “Nothing Gold Can …

Using a Journal to Keep Poetry Interesting: Tip for Teaching High School Students

Christopher
Categories : High school english lesson plans grades 9 12

In this article, I’ll be talking about the poetry journal—an awesome way to introduce your high school students to the craft and beauty of …

What 'Actual' Means in Spanish

Eric W. Vogt
Categories : Spanish language guides & study tips

Most problems surrounding these words for English speakers who are learning Spanish is realizing how they are using them. This article shows the two …

An Introduction to the History of the Medieval Latin Language

John Garger
Categories : Tips for learning & translating latin

Medieval Latin is associated with the Middle Ages in Europe. The language is noted primarily as the language of scholarship and liturgy.

An Introduction to the History of the Vulgar Latin Language period

John Garger
Categories : Tips for learning & translating latin

Vulgar Latin is the variety that gave rise to the precursors of modern Romance languages. By the middle of this period, English was in its earliest …