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Introduction to the Assembly Language

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:00:00 +0000

For people who are not in computing, and even for programmers who have always worked with high-level languages, this article is very enlightening. It helps us become aware of and appreciate the effort made by the first programmers and designers to get us to where we are today. Read the original article at this link. Here is the translation:

This is a brief introduction to Assembly language. Assembly is the most basic programming language available for any processor. With Assembly language, a programmer works only with operations performed directly on the physical CPU. Assembly lacks high-level conveniences such as variables and functions, and it is not portable across different processor families. However, Assembly is the most powerful programming language available on a computer, and it gives programmers the insight they need to write efficient code in high-level languages. Learning Assembly is a way to appreciate the time and effort of all serious programmers.

Set Big Goals and Set Your Motivation Ablaze (Translation)

Sat, 16 May 2009 00:00:00 +0000

When you’re learning to speak English, motivation is very important. You need emotional drive to learn and improve quickly.

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One of the easiest ways to get more strength and motivation is to choose BIG goals. Most students have vague, powerless goals. They say things like, “I want to improve my English,” “I want a good TOEFL score,” or “I want a better job.”

These goals are emotionally weak and won’t give you the energy you need for rapid success.

You're Not Stupid! (Translation)

Fri, 15 May 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Hello. Today I want to talk about error correction.

Error correction is a controversial topic. Many people have strong feelings about it.

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Most English teachers believe that error correction is necessary. In fact, they think it’s vital. Many students who have been trained by these kinds of schools and teachers also believe they need to have their speaking and pronunciation errors constantly corrected.

My students get a little confused when I tell them, “I will never correct your speaking errors.”

Learning a New Language Is Like Being in Love (Translation)

Mon, 04 May 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Tonight I have to give a short speech in Japanese to about 30 members of the Japan-Canada Chamber of Commerce. I’m a director of this chamber, which consists mainly of recent Japanese immigrants to Canada who run their own businesses here. Here’s what I plan to say in Japanese.

By: TheDreamSky

Learning a language is like being in love. In fact, you have to be in love to learn a language well. I mean a passion for the language. You have to have a love affair with it. You don’t have to marry the language. You can have an affair and then move on to another language after a while. But while you’re learning it, you have to be in love with it. You’ll learn faster if you stay faithful to the language while you’re studying it.

Learn English Naturally (Translation)

Fri, 01 May 2009 00:00:00 +0000

Most of us intuitively know that the best way to learn English is naturally. Yet many students still choose to use unnatural, ineffective, outdated learning methods … and they remain frustrated. Why is it so frightening for some students to switch to natural methods that don’t require unnecessary effort? (Effortless English)

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The answer is, of course, our education system. Around the world, we have an industrial park—a factory-style approach to teaching. Students sit passively, memorizing information through boring routines. They passively listen to lessons and receive grades.

Learn English with the Mastery Formula (Translation)

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:00 +0000

To learn English, or any other skill, follow the “Mastery Formula.”

What is the Mastery Formula? Well, whenever I’m truly committed to mastering a skill, I follow a very basic “mastery formula.” For example, I use this formula for business, music, and health.

Here’s the Mastery Learning Formula:

Find an excellent coach, mentor, role model, or teacher.
Practice “CANI” (Constant And Never-ending Improvement).
Learn intensively.

(Alternate between and repeat steps 2 and 3 forever.)