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About French Language: Manquer ~ H ~ French terms used in English

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From Laura K. Lawless, your Guide to French Language

All about manquer

The regular -ER verb manquer means "to miss," but can cause confusion because it is sometimes used in an unusual construction. Does Tu me manques mean "I miss you" or "You miss me"? Find out here - don't miss this lesson on the confusing French verb "to miss."

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H in French

The always silent French letter H comes in two varieties: H muet and H aspiré. The type of H at the beginning of a word lets you know whether to make contractions and pronounce liaisons with that word. Check out my lists of words with each type of H and then see how well you do with my quiz.

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French terms used in English

Some French vocabulary has been so completely absorbed by English that speakers might not realize its origins. Other words and expressions have retained their "Frenchness" - a certain je ne sais quoi which speakers tend to be much more aware of. Take a look at this list of French terms commonly used in English and then try the quiz.

Common mistakes and difficulties

There are numerous French characteristics that cause confusion for many if not most students of French. This page includes links to areas of common mistakes and difficulty to help you overcome these issues once and for all.

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About Continuing Education: It's Time for People Bingo!

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Continuing Education

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From Deb Peterson, your Guide to Continuing Education

Remember The Limbo from the 60's? Limbo! I always hear that whenever I see People Bingo. It's not the same, of course, not remotely. I guess it's just that limbo-bingo is so darn fun to say. I can't offer you limbo, although that might be fun in the classroom, but I do suggest you consider playing a nice game of People Bingo to get your class back together after spring break.

Class a Little Crazy After Spring Break? Play People Bingo

Class can be a little hard to take after strutting along the beach somewhere during spring break. Engage your class by playing a quick game of People Bingo. And be sure to check out the hundreds of example characteristics in the Continuing Ed. forum! Read more

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Gateway to Opportunity? A Look at Community Colleges

Do students think about the community college in which they are enrolling, or do they just go to the closest one? Read more

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Non-Trad Student with Criminal Record - Law School?

I love my Google Alerts because I find stuff like this: non-traditional student with criminal record wonders if a law school will take him. Read more

Higher Ed. Administration Requires Master's Degree

Positions in higher education administration almost always require a master's degree. Contributing Writer Melanie Zoltan writes this week about the master's degree in higher ed. administration at Bay Path College. Read more

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About Homeschooling: Autism Awareness - Memory Books - April - Easter

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From Beverly Hernandez, your Guide to Homeschooling

The end of the year is quickly approaching...to help capture the memories of the year, use these printable memory books.

Autism Awareness Month - Printables and More

April is Autism Awareness Month and April 2nd is World Autism Day. My 5 year old grandson has autism, so I am honored to help you and your children understand autism. Don't be afraid of children with autism, reach out to them and get to know them. You'll be glad you did.

Autism Awareness Printables

Early Intervention - Getting a Diagnosis

Do you homeschool your child with autism?

Homeschooling Autism Resources

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Homeschool Memory Books

These printable memory books are an excellent starting point for students to capture the memories of their school year. Use them as is or as a springboard for your own creation.

My Kindergarten Portfolio

My Memory Book (Gr. 1-6)

Junior High / Senior High School Memory Book

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April Fundays Calendar

April is Autism Awareness Month, National Garden Month, and National Donate Life Month. April also brings:

April 1st: April Fool's Day
April 13th: Thomas Jefferson Day
April 15th: Income Taxes Due
April 18th: San Francisco Earthquake Anniversary
April 22nd: Earth Day
April 24th: Easter
April 26th: Hug an Australian Day

Check out the April Fundays Calendar, the April Coloring Calendar and the April Icons.

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Easter Printables and Activities

The word "Easter" is named after Eastre, the Anglo-Saxon goddess of spring. Learn more about Easter with with these fun Easter printables and activities.

Easter Printables

Easter Printables: He is Risen!

Easter Poetry

Easter Quiz

Marshmallow Peep Experiment