Sunday, November 22, 2009

Nile River Resource

Want to be an expert on the Nile River?

Go to the following website for information:

Monday, November 9, 2009

Become an Expert on Mesopotamia

Curious about Mesopotamia? Want to be an expert on how the wheel was invented? Or how Babylonians designed plumbing for their city?

Explore this website for tons of information.

http://mesopotamia.mrdonn.org/index.html

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Foreign Words Frequently Used in English

Word

Origin

Definition

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grand prix

France

A competition of cars

embargo

Spanish

A command for ships to leave the dock

tour de force

France

To accomplish a feat with great ability and skill

cuisine

France

A kind of food

chic

France

To adapt to style

connoisseur

France

A person who has expert knowledge or excellent judgment

macho

Spain

Aggressive

a la carte

France

Separate, side dishes

Don Juan

Spain

A man that tries to get many women

bona fide

Latin

Genuine, or completely real

laissez-faire

France

Freedom from governmental control

rendezvous

France

A meeting of two people

Monday, November 2, 2009

Donate Rice and Study Grammar!

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Click on the English Grammar subject and feed the hungry while improving your English language skills!