Languages & Linguistics

Question 70525 asked on 2010-03-03 17:27:05

what is a concession statement?

Question 70576 asked on 2010-03-04 17:08:32

How can I browse the titles of novels written in Spanish that you have? Thank you

Question 70713 asked on 2010-03-07 12:01:39

what does Caelitus vihi vires mean?

Question 70747 asked on 2010-03-08 00:29:59

THE ONLY 15LETTER WORD THAT CAN BE SPELLED WITHOUT REPEATING A LETTER

Question 70765 asked on 2010-03-08 08:24:56

What Does the name Sadie mean?

Question 70795 asked on 2010-03-08 12:32:16

Please provide me with the fastest access to the list of DVD and books in Russian.

Question 71003 asked on 2010-03-11 13:17:51

Is "she/her" used instead of "it" when referring to provinces? ie Alberta and her regions.

Question 71247 asked on 2010-03-17 14:41:40

what is another word for anti-gun

Question 71268 asked on 2010-03-18 01:08:32

a group of animals called a yoke

Question 71398 asked on 2010-03-21 09:30:41

wats aloof?

Question 71527 asked on 2010-03-24 11:01:51

how do spell the word incubate

Question 71656 asked on 2010-03-27 14:21:26

When writing a latin name like Canis lupus (for the grey wolf) , do you capitalize both words (Canis Lupus) or not?

Question 71686 asked on 2010-03-28 14:30:22

can i find printable pictures somewhere with spanish words for a non english speaking patient I need to provide healthcare to?

Question 71690 asked on 2010-03-28 15:46:12

What does the proverb, sanitation is next to piousness mean?

Question 71728 asked on 2010-03-29 11:26:58

why is a raven like a writers desk.

Question 71782 asked on 2010-03-30 12:46:25

Are you able to respond to questions submitted in French? Are you able to refer to sources published in French?

Question 71843 asked on 2010-04-01 14:18:06

How is seychelles pronounced?

Question 71856 asked on 2010-04-01 22:11:48

Dear Ask-A-Question, Would you please provide 3 to 5 quotations, from Canadian intellectuals (e.g., academics, writers, judges), about the importance of protecting freedom of speech and/or expression in Canadian society and/or the university. I'd prefer not to receive quotations from political pundits, journalists, religious figures, celebrities, politicians, or businesspeople. Please note that it's important, for my purposes, that these quotations are verifiable (i.e., the original source of the quotation must be cited). I'd also appreciate it if you'd indicate which licensed databases provide good indexing to, and/or full text of, Canadian quotations. Thanks a lot.

Question 71862 asked on 2010-04-02 08:14:44

what is the Latin word for the name Terry? And what does it mean?

Question 71875 asked on 2010-04-02 22:29:39

what does varies mean?

Question 71885 asked on 2010-04-03 10:45:03

What is the fear of leaving your house called

Question 71908 asked on 2010-04-04 06:03:40

What is the anwser to this riddle? There is a word in the English language in which the first two letters signify a male, the first three letters signify a female, the first four signify a great man, and the whole word, a great woman. What is the word? Can you solve the riddle?

Question 71968 asked on 2010-04-05 23:27:53

I would like to know how American, British, and Canadian English are different, especially in a writtten form. Could you find me some good examples?

Question 71981 asked on 2010-04-06 08:46:03

Hi, my name is erica, I'm from Brasil and I'm going to Calgary to study english. I'll arrive next week.I was looking the courses that you have and I was interesed in the Learn english at the library (intermediate/advanced) in Louise Riley. Will you offer this course again? How is this course? And, If I can watch just one class off this course that is almost in the end, just to know how is the classes? Thanks, Erica Acioli

Question 71982 asked on 2010-04-06 08:46:44

Hi, my name is erica, I'm from Brasil and I'm going to Calgary to study english. I'll arrive next week.I was looking the courses that you have and I was interesed in the Learn english at the library (intermediate/advanced) in Louise Riley. Will you offer this course again? How is this course? And, If I can watch just one class off this course that is almost in the end, just to know how is the classes? Thanks, Erica Acioli

Question 72009 asked on 2010-04-06 18:29:33

what is a preposition

Question 72044 asked on 2010-04-07 20:54:48

I have heard that you offer Spanish lessons from time to time. When is your next session, and how do I find them on your site?

Question 72093 asked on 2010-04-09 10:26:47

What does the French "à la une" mean? I see it used in headlines announcing news stories. Thanks.

Question 72100 asked on 2010-04-09 12:52:05

I want to know if you are offering any Spanish Speaking classes.

Question 72205 asked on 2010-04-12 13:31:19

How can I find out where or when you could be holding Spanish Classes. Thank you, Sheila Anderson

Question 72294 asked on 2010-04-14 21:30:46

my speaking power is so week pls tell me how can i improve

Question 72411 asked on 2010-04-18 17:06:10

what does the word frequently mean

Question 72558 asked on 2010-04-23 08:18:08

Hello Does the library have lists of graded children's books? I'm tutoring a 10 year old girl. I am looking for a book list, likely in the grade 3 range. Thanks

Question 72560 asked on 2010-04-23 08:39:33

Is there a sequel to Guardian of Lies

Question 72563 asked on 2010-04-23 10:32:43

how can you tell the differrence between a direct and indirect object in a sentence?

Question 72606 asked on 2010-04-25 08:29:15

What does enigma mean.

Question 72827 asked on 2010-05-02 05:18:12

whats a friction?

Question 72860 asked on 2010-05-03 10:13:01

What are syllabics and how are they applied? The Blackfoot and Cree peoples of the plains use syllabics.

Question 73028 asked on 2010-05-06 12:27:58

If you wrote, "Two high school representatives were sent to our nation's capital, Wahington D.C. Would the n and c in nation's capital be capitalized?

Question 73050 asked on 2010-05-06 22:46:29

a boat race or a series af races are called???

Question 73180 asked on 2010-05-12 10:20:54

what is the definition of pericope, a word found recently in my Sunday School lesson

Question 73369 asked on 2010-05-18 22:53:20

Write six preposition sentences. Prepositional Phrase+ Subject+ Verb

Question 73370 asked on 2010-05-18 22:56:50

Write six adverb sentences. One start with Anxiously ly word+ Subject+ Verb+ Details

Question 73379 asked on 2010-05-19 09:08:06

in the word ceiling the letter C makes an S sound.What word begins with C but sounds like an S

Question 73390 asked on 2010-05-19 18:15:40

What does non pariel mean

Question 73426 asked on 2010-05-20 13:45:59

This is an Hispanic terminology. What is the meaning of El Gordo

Question 73789 asked on 2010-06-02 15:18:41

what is an irregular adjective

Question 73842 asked on 2010-06-03 23:35:35

is this sentence correct? where did you bought it?

Question 73912 asked on 2010-06-06 22:08:56

what is the english for these spanish question voy a llevar los tres cinturones

Question 73913 asked on 2010-06-06 22:11:26

what is the english for these spanish question voy a llevar los tres cinturones

Question 74029 asked on 2010-06-10 11:20:30

What is the antonym for persistence? Is it A. stopping , B. continuation , C. insistence or D suggestion..

Question 74035 asked on 2010-06-10 13:29:56

what does amicable mean

Question 74156 asked on 2010-06-15 15:41:16

What is the offical language of Hawaii?

Question 74284 asked on 2010-06-20 09:44:02

Which is the correct way to refer to scissors. I have heard it said just "scissors," like "I need a pair of scissors" and I have also heard it said "a scissors" like "Do you have a scissors?" Which is the correct way, "scissors" or "a scissors?"

Question 74357 asked on 2010-06-22 10:11:39

Do you have any teach yourself French books written in Spanish

Question 74490 asked on 2010-06-26 15:28:24

a gaggle of geege, a herd of cattle, a clutch of eggs and a murder of ??

Question 74500 asked on 2010-06-26 22:11:31

what exactly does ludic mean?

Question 74559 asked on 2010-06-28 16:52:46

what it the world dugout means

Question 74611 asked on 2010-06-30 07:51:44

WHAT PART OF THE GRAMMAR IS THE WORD SALE

Question 74757 asked on 2010-07-05 08:57:52

Hello Does the Calgary Public Library still have an online language learning module for French (online exercises with video and audio feedback)? If so, could you please tell me how to access it? I saw it some months ago but am now unable to find it on the site. thank you Dan Maher

Question 74860 asked on 2010-07-07 10:57:57

who are youths?

Question 74887 asked on 2010-07-08 07:54:39

what is the french word for rabbit

Question 74976 asked on 2010-07-10 18:24:45

how do I look up german written reading books on the internet? I get german books in english and I want the books in german.

Question 75001 asked on 2010-07-11 17:19:26

Hello What are some good books you think I will enjoy? I am 13 years old. I LOVE Alex rider Artemis Fowl and Harry Potter! I have read almost all of Gordan Kormans books! I like books with twists and are related to present time! I LOVE spy books ( ALEX RIDER HARRY POTTER ARTEMIS FOWL)!!! Please respond with books you think I would enjoy! THanks

Question 75061 asked on 2010-07-12 21:09:05

TRANSLATION OF ALPHA GAMMA DELTA

Question 75229 asked on 2010-07-17 09:52:54

How do you say Happy birthday in German?

Question 75265 asked on 2010-07-18 20:12:17

what does afficated means

Question 75557 asked on 2010-07-26 11:20:40

What does parapherualia mean?

Question 75588 asked on 2010-07-27 10:07:16

Find the number of arrangement of all nine letters of the word SELECTION in the E are not next to each other.?

Question 75842 asked on 2010-08-06 09:07:39

Hello to all I wanted to ask if the work “Troncho” is in spanish or italian and what does it mean ? Thanks in advance.

Question 75932 asked on 2010-08-09 15:56:53

What is the pronounciation of the Bible name Jephthah?

Question 75988 asked on 2010-08-11 21:09:46

what do you call a traveler who is on there way to a holy place?

Question 75994 asked on 2010-08-12 07:18:22

send me a material of english communication skillls improvent material

Question 76015 asked on 2010-08-12 21:49:57

What is it , the more u pull, the smaller it gets

Question 76104 asked on 2010-08-18 19:25:56

what is a baby turcky could

Question 76279 asked on 2010-08-26 22:42:59

What is the definition of the word, assurance?

Question 76316 asked on 2010-08-29 00:57:36

who can translate it into modern english? Thyn astrolabie hath a ring to putten on the thombe of the right hand in taking the height of thinges.

Question 76346 asked on 2010-08-30 12:44:02

I would like a list of references available through the college or city library in Medicine Hat for audio materials in Italian language by native speakers.