English is a tricky language. You’re pretty sure you know what a word means, then you blink twice and its meaning has changed entirely. Want some examples? Here are 10 words that don’t mean what they originally did! Here are ten examples: Source: List25.comThe Guardian See also:More articles about People and Culture
Traveling abroad this summer? Which phrases you should really learn before you say “bon voyage?” Never fear…here are 20 common phrases to know when traveling abroad. Consider writing the foreign translation next to the phrases below. This can help if you forget what you wanted to say. It is also useful if you are unable …
Wherever there are communities of deaf people, over time, sign languages have developed. Love and serve your deaf and partially deaf friends and neighbors by learning how to communicate with them! A common misconception is that all sign languages are the same worldwide or that sign language is international. Each country generally has its own …
“Can I take this training course on my iPad? Smartphone? Tablet?” Many instructional designers have heard that question lately and wondered exactly how to get their course content to fit into a mobile learning environment. Instructional designers (IDs) need to know which tools are fast, friendly, and provide cross-platform functionality and support. Stop and consider …
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For many of us, our furry, scaly, and feathered friends are just as much a part of the family as anyone else. Of course, nothing can spoil holiday celebrations like a trip to the emergency veterinary clinic. This Q&A guide is full of tips (and purr-fect puns) you can use to keep the winter holiday season safe and festive for all.
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The Society for Technical Communication (STC) helped technical writers for more than 60 years. It offered training, set standards, and brought people together. STC started in the 1950s and grew as the field of technical writing became more important. Over time, it faced many changes and challenges. This timeline shows how STC began, grew, and …
Here are a few of our favorite funny job interview spoof videos. Enjoy! 1. Evil Panel Interview—Overly Negative Employer Applying Pressure on the Interviewer 2. The Origin of Job Interviews 3. IT Interviews Gone Wrong See also:Funny Job InterviewsMore funny videos
Last week’s post was all about being positive. To be fair and balanced, this week’s post is about “10 hateful words.” Bah, humbug! Here’s the list. These words all begin with the Greek roots mis- and miso-, meaning “hatred” or “dislike of.” Source: Mental FlossThesaurus.com See also: More articles about Words