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a degree in english

Val — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 12:45:08 GMT

Hello
I am Val, I study pharmacy (3ed year) I have a left bac and I want to study english with it. My english is not bad, i understand the american english perfectly, i watch movies in english all the time. If there are some who study english here, what can you tell me about it? Is it dificult? Can I study it with pharmacy (pharmacy is very difficult). Is it preferable to do lmd system or classical system?thank you

Here we are! once more

Faithful_num1 — Mon, 25 May 2009 09:15:04 GMT

Hello Dear Candles,how is going? it's a long time no see!and I know that you have a long way to go before you get your diploma.But where have you been ?
Answer me dear Admin!

Hi finally my poem

ihcen — Sun, 22 Feb 2009 10:48:42 GMT

Hi guys, this is my so called poem, your remarks are the most welcome: Temptation: A light showed up from a distance Calmly floated, my soul it surrounded To my ears passionate songs it whispered Who am I to oppose? In delight drenched was my heart Tickled, amazed my being went up Yes, I was dissolved into light Who am I to oppose? A voice echoing from eternity Took my heart, soul, and sanity Gathered me, called on me “Who are you to oppose!!!” It painfully ...

Department's Website For all the students

rosalinda — Wed, 15 Apr 2009 15:39:08 GMT

http://englishdepartment.youneed.us/forum.htm

Tow websites are always better than nothing

Avatars

Val — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 12:46:59 GMT

I have a question, why do you all have books in your avatars ? can I have one without a book?
thanks

who wrote the world's first novel?

Val — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 13:00:39 GMT

It is a woman. I know that all the woman who are reding me are so happy now.
Her name is Murasaki Shikibu, and the title of the novel is "The Tale of Genji", it talks about a prince who looks for wisdom and love.

French retro music

Saoussen — Sun, 05 Apr 2009 11:44:33 GMT

I don't know if we share the same tastes in music.. I'm fond of the french retro music..

Here is a very interesting radio for those who like it..

http://www.retrofm.com/

Pride and prejudice

Val — Tue, 07 Apr 2009 12:49:21 GMT

The first novel I red in english. I loved it. Very much. Is there people who red it? I want to discuss some points about this novel.

About Jack London...

BurningDaylight — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 18:50:34 GMT

This great man is fabulous. born in an epok where learning wasn't easy... he had to work very young, and grew up sooner than anyone could... i let you find his biography on the Web, it should be easy... the point is that what is really important to know about Jack, is that he wasn't simply a writer, he was a philosopher, and a humanist... one of his greatest books is "White fang"... lot of people can considere this sroty as a simple story to read to children, or for fun... but ...

Reading

Rania — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 18:21:39 GMT

I very much love reading,i read all the time.but not english just french.
I will talk about the books i read,i will try to do it in english.but please correct me when you find mistakes.

BurningDaylight or how to be happy...

BurningDaylight — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 18:37:02 GMT

Hi all,

I'm Burning Daylight... you can call me Burn if you wish...

well, my favourite writer is Jack london... that's what made me choose this pseudo...

I enjoy joinning you, and hope we will share alot of knowledge and fun...

New

Rania — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 17:43:39 GMT

Saoussen encouraged me to join you, and I love your work.Iam happy to see that students read. I did not speak english for a long time,and i miss it.i wish to remember it with you.

it was so hard to learn how to use the forum.
see you all

Especially for Ihcen

rosalinda — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 18:55:48 GMT

http://www.esnips.com/web/RECETTESDECUISINE?docsPage=1#files

Very interesting if you want to cook

British Idiomatic Expressions,it is time!

Faithful_num1 — Sat, 20 Dec 2008 21:17:07 GMT

Well I thought twice and I found that there are some members of our forum who are a British English fans.HENCEFORTH,I made my up mind to set an other post which tends to discuss some British Idiomatic expressions.
Just enjoy it and let your hair down!

Word of the Day

rosalinda — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 18:48:23 GMT

philately Collection and study of postage stamps. The first postage stamps were issued in England in 1840, and in the U.S. in 1842. Stamp collectors usually specialize, collecting stamps of one country, one period of time, or one subject (e.g., birds, flowers, art). Value depends on rarity and condition. An issue of stamps that includes a printer's error may have increased value.

Today in History

rosalinda — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 18:59:24 GMT

Canada: was ceded by France to Britain when the Treaty of Paris ended the French and Indian War (1763) "Chattanooga Choo Choo": earned bandleader Glenn Miller the first gold record for sales of[b] over 1 million (1942)[/b] Deep Blue: computer won its first game against world chess champ Garry Kasparov (1996)

Quote of the day

rosalinda — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 19:08:37 GMT

Quote: "People are like stained-glass windows. They sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light from within." — Elisabeth Kubler-Ross

Today's highlights

rosalinda — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 08:36:16 GMT

Spotlight: In 1769, Josiah Wedgwood opened his famous pottery factory. That same year, James Watt received a patent for his steam engine, heralding the Industrial Revolution. Forty years later, on this date in 1809, two babies were born who would profoundly change history: Charles Darwin and Abraham Lincoln. Wedgwood's grandson, Darwin studied medicine and divinities, but a 5-year voyage of the HMS Beagle as a naturalist lead to his publication (150 years ago) of On the Origin of Species. Lincoln ...

Especially for Ihcen

rosalinda — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 18:53:48 GMT

http://www.esnips.com/web/RECETTESDECUISINE?docsPage=1#files Very interesting if you want to cook

Today's Birthdays

rosalinda — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 19:32:47 GMT

Joseph L. Mankiewicz (1909-1993): director, screenwriter and producer, All About Eve Farouk I (1920-1965): king of Egypt Sarah Palin (45): governor of Alaska who ran unsuccessfully for vice president of the US Jennifer Aniston (40): actor, Friends, Marley and Me; other actors born today include Leslie Nielsen (83), Conrad Janis (81), Tina Louise (75), Burt Reynolds (73), Philip Anglim (57), Carey Lowell (48), Damian LewisBrandy (30) and Matthew Lawrence (29) (38), Mike Shinoda ...

What Proverbs are?

rosalinda — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 03:50:38 GMT

"Proverbs are mental gems gathered in the diamond fields of the mind."- William R. Alger "The genius, wit, and the spirit of a nation are discovered by their proverbs."- Francis Bacon "Until a friend or relative has applied a particular proverb to your own life, or until you've watched him apply the proverbto his own life, it has no power to sway you."- Nicholson Baker "How many of us have been attracted to reason; first learned to think, to ...

Our quotes' collection

Saoussen — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 23:59:02 GMT

Every quote we love belongs to here.. Let's breed and feed our collection..

Weight watchers "Let's cook"

rosalinda — Tue, 24 Feb 2009 21:04:51 GMT

Agrumade Préparation : 10 min citron jaune citron vert 2oranges 1pamplemousse rouge 4 c.à soupe d'édulcorant bouteille d'eau pétillante aux extraits naturels d'agrumes 4glaçons Presser tous les fruits, récupérer les jus au fur et à mesure et les tamiser. Mélanger les jus avec l'édulcorant. Répartir le cocktail dans 4 verres avec 1 glaçon.Compléter avec de l'eau pétillante aux extraits d'agrumes. Décorer de quelques quartiers d'orange et de citron. Biscuit à l'orange Préparation ...

New English Words

rosalinda — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 10:30:29 GMT

word Spy NEW Self-tracker n. Aperson who uses websites or other technologies to meticulously track various aspects of his or her body, mental state, and activities.—self-tracking pp. The Internet had long ago turned navel-gazing into an international pastime, but self-tracking takes the self-absorption to a new level. Using elaborate graphs, pie charts, websites and newer technologies, self-trackers catalogue everything in their lives, sometimes with no clear result. —Zosia Bielski, ...

Did you Know?!!!

sorayaYASSINE — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 18:14:28 GMT

Before the year 1000, the word "she" did not exist in the English language. The singular female reference was the word "heo", which also was the plural of all genders. The word "she" appeared only in the 12th century, about 400 years after English began to take form. "She" probably derived from the Old English feminine "seo", the Viking word for feminine reference. isn't that cool?

Riddles! just enjoy it and be more clever!

Faithful_num1 — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 15:38:45 GMT

you know how effective is when you learn a foreign language unconsciously.One of the most successful methods is Entertainment. So let us see how enjoyable it is !specially when we deal with riddles which bring about a serious challenge along with a deep impression that allows to jog our candles' minds and learn more about the language either. So ,let us play riddles and be more clever. :star:

Best of Luck !

rosalinda — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 19:34:13 GMT

Hello everybody , how are you? I guess everybody is busy revising for the exams ...Just wanna wish you good luck , I'm pretty certain that you gonna all have the best marks , I trust you ...and don't forget that I looooooooooooooooooooooooooove you ...who knows may be this would help in bringing chance during the exams Hey! read carefully the questions , think twice before you answer and everything will be all right . Best wishes !

Happy Vantentine's day

rosalinda — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 08:49:07 GMT

Roses say :I love You ...

Origin of Valentine's day

rosalinda — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 21:08:19 GMT

The origins of Valentine's Day, like the origins of love itself, are somewhat obscure — a combination of myth, history, destiny, chance and marketing. Legend has it that a certain third-century priest named Valentinepersisted in performing marriage ceremonies despite a ban by the Romanemperor Claudius II(Claudius was persuaded that single men made better soldiers for hisarmy). Thrown into jail, Valentine formed a relationship with hisjailor's daughter (some say he cured her blindness) and ...

Happy Vantentine's day

rosalinda — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 08:23:25 GMT

Valentine's Day Traditional symbols of Valentine's Day include hearts, doves, Cupid, and love notes. American postcard, circa 1900.St. Valentine's DayWestern and Western-influenced culturesChristian, cultural, multinationalLovers express their feelings to each otherFebruary 14:Sending greeting cards and gifts, dating Valentine's Day or Saint Valentine's Day is a holiday celebrated on February 14. In the Americas and Europe, it is the traditional day on which lovers express ...

"Kleptomania" a strange mental illness!

Faithful_num1 — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 10:21:10 GMT

Kleptomania: (also spelled 'cleptomania') (Greek: κλέπτειν, kleptein:"to steal", μανία, mania :is to rage or to be furious) is a very strong and uncontrollable desire to steal especially without any need or purpose ,usually considered to be a type of mental illness. http://www.cartoonstock.com/lowres/rjo0606l.jpg http://www.faqs.org/health/images/uchr_05_img0536.jpg.

William shakespeare 's valentine's day

rosalinda — Sat, 14 Feb 2009 08:40:44 GMT

Valentine's Day is mentioned ruefully by Ophelia in Hamlet (1600-1601): To-morrow is Saint Valentine's day, All in the morning betime, And I a maid at your window, To be your Valentine. Then up he rose, and donn'd his clothes, And dupp'd the chamber-door; Let in the maid, that out a maid Never departed more.

(William Shakespeare, Hamlet, Act IV, Scene 5)

Some nice songs?

Saoussen — Fri, 23 Jan 2009 06:19:17 GMT

Why not?

Today in History

rosalinda — Thu, 12 Feb 2009 08:38:11 GMT

Today in History Chile: Santiago, the capital city, was founded (1541); country declared independence from Spain (1818) NAACP: early civil rights organization was founded (1909) the Last Emperor: the Republic of China banished 7-year-old Qing emperor Puyi to the Forbidden City (1912) Bill Clinton: impeachment trial ended in Senate acquittal (1999) Mattel: announced the breakup of Barbie and Ken after 43 years (2004)

For Whom the Bell Tolls

rosalinda — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 20:44:07 GMT

For Whom the Bell Tolls For Whom the Bell Tolls is a novel by Ernest Hemingway published in 1940. It tells the story of Robert Jordan, a young American in the International Brigades attached to an anti-fascist guerilla unit during the Spanish Civil War. As an expert in the use of explosives, he is assigned to blow up a bridge during an attack on the city of Segovia. The title and epigraph are drawn from "Meditation XVII" of Devotions Upon Emergent Occasions, an essay by metaphysical ...

Spotlight on ....

rosalinda — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 18:23:22 GMT

Happy 70th birthday to singer Roberta Flack. Flack was singing in clubs and had cut two albums before Clint Eastwood included her version of "The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face" in his thriller Play Misty for Me. The song immediately went to the top of the charts and stayed there for six weeks. Her next No. 1 song, "Killing Me Softly With His Song," was at the top of the charts for five weeks in 1973. Flack won numerous Grammy awards and in 2005 she released Songs From ...

Good night and sweet dreams !

rosalinda — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 21:31:50 GMT

Lullaby and good night In the sky stars are bright 'Round your head Flowers gay Set you slumbers till day Lullaby and good night In the sky stars are bright 'Round your head Flowers gay Set you slumbers till day Close your eyes Now and rest May these hours Be blessed Close your eyes Now and rest May these hours Be blessed Bonne nuit cher enfant Dans tes langes blancs Repose joyeux En revant des cieux Good night dear child In your white sheets Rest happy Dreaming of Heaven Quand ...

Word of the day

rosalinda — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 14:24:53 GMT

Word of the Day phillumeny Phillumeny is the hobby of collecting different match-related items: matchboxes, matchbox labels, matchbooks, matchcovers, matchsafes, etc. The word was introduced by the British collector Marjorie S. Evans in 1943 (at the time - the president of The British Matchbox Label & Booklet Society). A person who engages in phillumeny is a phillumenist.... Usage: Lucy enjoyed her hobby as a phillumenist, but sometimes thought it would be easier if she weren't ...

Spotlight on ....

rosalinda — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 17:05:35 GMT

[b]Beatlemania!! [size=12]It's been 45 years since John, Paul, George and Ringo made their first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show on this date in 1964. The screaming of the teenage girls in the audience was so loud that it nearly drowned out the music of the four moptops. Their appearances on the show ignited an unprecedented hysteria among teenagers. By the first week in April, The Beatles had the top five best-selling singles in the US. Most of their songs and albums hit No. 1 on the charts ...

Word of the day

rosalinda — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 16:38:39 GMT

Word of the Day agapē Agapē is one of several Greek words translated into English as love. The word has been used in different ways by a variety of contemporary and ancient sources, including Biblical authors. Many have thought that this word represents divine, unconditional, self-sacrificing, active, volitional, and thoughtful love. Greek philosophers at the time of Plato and other ancient authors have used forms of the word to denote love of a spouse or family, or affection for a particular ...

Today in History

rosalinda — Mon, 09 Feb 2009 16:37:13 GMT

Today in History Davis Cup: international tennis competition was played for the first time; its donor, Dwight F. Davis, won (1900) daylight savings time: clocks were turned forward one hour in the US to aid the war effort; the change was year-round and lasted till the end of WWII (1942) Hollywood Walk of Fame: the first embedded star was awarded, honoring Joanne Woodward (1960) Satchel Paige: became the first Negro League player elected into Major League Baseball's Hall of Fame ...

Today in History

rosalinda — Sun, 08 Feb 2009 14:44:17 GMT

Today in History Mary, Queen of Scots: was beheaded after being implicated in the Babington plot against Elizabeth I (1587) The Devil's Footprints: 100 miles of hooflike prints appeared in the snow in Devon, England (1855) Russo-Japanese War: began with a surprise attack by Japan on the Russian fleet at Port Arthur (now Lüshun) (1904) NASDAQ: the world's first electronic stock market opened, facilitating trading directly between the investors and buyers/sellers; the acronym ...

What intelligence is ?

rosalinda — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 14:41:56 GMT

Quotations by Jean Piaget

* "Intelligence is what you use when you don't know what to do."
* "Intelligence organizes the world by organizing itself.
* The principal goal of education in the schools should be creating men and women who are capable of doing new things, not simply repeating what other generations have done
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Jean piaget said :

rosalinda — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 14:17:28 GMT

Quotes:

"The principle goal of education is to create
men who are capable of doing new things, not simply of repeating what
other generations have done -- men who are creative, inventive and
discoverers.""

Characters in the Sound and the Fury

rosalinda — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 15:50:49 GMT

* Jason Compson III (? -1912) – Father of the Compson family, a nihilistic thinker (and alcoholic) with cynical opinions that heavily influence (and torment) his son, Quentin. The character is loosely based on 19th century politician Jacob Thompson[citation needed]. * Caroline Bascomb Compson (?-1933) – Wife of Jason III, a self-absorbed neurotic who has never shown affection or cared for any of her children except Jason, whom she only seems to like because he takes after her side of the ...

The Sound and the Fury

rosalinda — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 15:49:45 GMT

The novel takes place in the fictional Yoknapatawpha County and is split into four sections. The first is from the viewpoint of Benjy Compson, a thirty-three year old man with mental retardation. The second segment is set eighteen years earlier than the other three and is told from the point of view of Quentin Compson, the Harvard-educated student who commits suicide after a series of events involving his sister Caddy. The third is from the point of view of their cynical, embittered brother, ...

As I Lay Dying

rosalinda — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 15:22:05 GMT

As I Lay Dying The book is told in stream of consciousness style by 15 different narrators in 59 chapters. It is the story of the death of Addie Bundren and her family's quest—noble or selfish—to honor her wish to be buried in the town of Jefferson. As is the case in much of Faulkner's work, the story is set in Yoknapatawpha County, Mississippi, which Faulkner referred to as "my apocryphal county," a fictional rendering of the writer's home of Lafayette County in ...

Some of William Faulkner's Quotes

rosalinda — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 15:13:45 GMT

Quotes: "People between twenty and forty are not sympathetic. The child has the capacity to do but it can't know. It only knows when it is no longer able to do --after forty. Between twenty and forty the will of the child to do gets stronger, more dangerous, but it has not begun to learn to know yet. Since his capacity to do is forced into channels of evil through environment and pressures, man is strong before he is moral. The world's anguish is caused by people between twenty and ...

Piaget 3

rosalinda — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 14:36:28 GMT

Influence Despite ceasing to be a fashionable psychologist, the magnitude of Piaget's continuing influence can be measured by the global scale and activity of the Jean Piaget Society, which holds annual conferences and attracts very large numbers of participants. His theory of cognitive development has proved influential in many different areas: * Developmental psychology * Education and Morality * Historical studies of thought and cognition * Evolution ...

Very important to read "Piaget"2

rosalinda — Fri, 06 Feb 2009 14:33:10 GMT

3. Preoperational stage: from ages 2 to 7 (magical thinking predominates. Acquisition of motor skills) Egocentricism begins strongly and then weakens. Children cannot conserve or use logical thinking. 4. Concrete operational stage: from ages 7 to 11 (children begin to think logically but are very concrete in their thinking) Children can now conserve and think logically but only with practical aids. They are no longer egocentric. 5. Formal operational stage: after age 11 (development of ...