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March 7, 2008
The most recent video, as of March 7, is about compound words. A blackbird as opposed to a black bird. Two different concepts or ideas. When I was making the video, I neglected to say that the difference between the two ideas is in how you SAY the words.
In the compound word you emphasize the first word, so it becomes BLACKbird. In the other term, black bird, you emphasize the second word so it becomes black BIRD or green HOUSE or every ONE.
Remember that I do these videos ad lib which means they aren't really scripted. Less professional perhaps but a lot easier to make. I should so a flashy, professional video to see if the reaction is any better. I kind of like the amateur feel of the videos. I hope you do also! Comments are welcome.
More entries: A New Year, New Ways to Learn (1), English sucks...but don't give up. (6), Learning English is never easy, but it's worth the effort. (4), Easy English Stories, English vocabulary - another way to learn (1), A Shit of Paper (3), Break a leg - another English idiom. , Repost: Are all Chinese girls lesbians? (3), How language affects your life. (3), Chinese Writing (5)
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