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| Michelle Eppley |
Expressing appreciation is a universally important
function of language. Of course, every language and
culture has its own way of saying thank you.
Impress your friends and family at Thanksgiving--try
these out*:
If you would like to learn this basic phrase in many more languages, click on this link. This website documents the phrase of appreciation in over 450 languages. How ever you choose to say it, it is one of the most powerful phrases in any language. Have a happy and healthy Thanksgiving! *All phrases taken from linked website |
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If you've learned some Spanish along the way, and
you would like to increase expand your options for
expressing appreciation beyond "gracias" click on this link. Gerald
Erichson gives you several alternatives in his
article "You're Not Limited to 'Gracias'".
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There...their...they're? Effect...affect?
Capital...capitol?
I found a great website that can help clear up confusion you might have about over 3000 English words. You can enter a word that is confusing. Words are arranged according to how they are confused. Click here to check it out. |
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Workshops and Seminars
JAN 16: Presenting--YOU!
This workshop will provide safe, supportive place for you to practice your presentation skills and receive expert feedback. It is valuable whether you are a seasoned speaker or public speaking is your greatest phobia.
FEB 11: Speak from the Peak! Tips and Tools for More Powerful Presentations If you need to speak in public to enhance your career or build your business, whether you fear presentations and avoid opportunities or you enjoy speaking but want to be better, this workshop is for you! Michelle Eppley of The Sound Center will be joined once again by executive and personal coach Elene Cafasso of Enerpace for a fast-paced, interactive workshop.
Make professional development a priority in 2006~~an investment in yourself is priceless! JAN 18 and MAR 15: Anatomy of an Accent Two dates offered at the Business and Professional Institute at the College of DuPage. This eye-opening seminar is for people who want to change their accents and people who manage a diverse workforce. Foreign and regional accents are complex patterns of speaking. If you want to change your accent, it isn’t enough to change a few sounds. Learn the elements of an accent, how accents can be changed, and how accents fit into the even larger parameter of language and culture.
For online registration and maps, click here. For more information, call the Business and Professional Institute at (630) 942- 2412, or e-mail faykris@cdnet.cod.edu. For business focused online learning go to www.cod.edu/BPI/training/online.htm. JAN 25, FEB 22, and APR 26
Three dates offered at the Business and Professional Institute at the College of DuPage.
For online registration and maps, click here. For more information, call the Business and Professional Institute at (630) 942- 2412, or e-mail faykris@cdnet.cod.edu. For business focused online learning go to www.cod.edu/BPI/training/online.htm. |
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