Pronouncing Italian Vowels and Consonants
Posted January 5th, 2009The correct pronunciation in Italian can be difficult for some beginners. Yet it is standard and stays the same. Once the rules are understood it is simple to pronounce each word correctly. Here are some step by step instructions on how to pronounce the Italian vowels.
A - sounds like a in father
E - has two [...]
A History of Lincoln Part 2
Posted January 4th, 2009The raising of the siege of The Castle of Mont Sorel and Lincoln Castle.
The army of Louis and the barons of England arrived at Dunstable, and there spent the night. In the morning it marched northward, hastening to the relief of the castle of Mont Sorel, Earl Ralph of Chester and the others who were [...]
The Mysteries of the Chinese Language
Posted January 4th, 2009There was this person who was amazed by the intricate patterns of the Chinese language and he was totally confused trying to understand the same. He tried out the various translation sites on the net in order to gain further knowledge about the Chinese language but always came up against a wall. For the uninitiated [...]
King’s College Chapel, Cambridge
Posted January 2nd, 2009Passing the exams for admission to Cambridge University is a major accomplishment, as any of its students will tell you. Remaining there is the other half of the feat. A good place to pray for success is not a bad thing to have on campus.
Perhaps such was on Henry VI’s mind when he decided to [...]
What Does an Independent Junior School Education Offer?
Posted January 2nd, 2009Independent Junior Schools offer a broad curriculum, specialist teaching, small classes, a fantastic range of facilities, wholesome food, teacher-parent partnerships and a huge focus on the development of the individual child academically, socially and spiritually.
On receiving a prospectus from an independent school it will often say that they offer a broad curriculum, but what does [...]