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------------------------------- N&V-L Digest 549 - Apr 3, 2000 -------------------------------

There are 7 messages in this digest

1. Trinity Seminar - modification 2. Third International Cycle on Foreign Language Teaching 3. Proverbs Query 4. Little Red Riding Hood 5. Online dictionary wanted 6. Seminar: Coordinating successfully 7. APIBA Methodology SIG

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................... Thought for the Day ................................................

Education is not making a man clever, but making a man good.. - unknown ...............................................

______________________________________________________________ | ELT News & Views is a moderated list. Nevertheless the list | | editor accepts no responsibility for the truth or accuracy | | of facts published in this list and reserves the right not | | to be associated with opinions stated in postings. | -------------------------------------------------------------

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-------------------------------- 1. Trinity Seminar - modification ---------------------------------

[ In view of an omission in the posting below I am reposting it at the request of Trinity. List Editor ] ..........................................................

Trinity announces its Trinity 2000 Teacher Training Seminar 'Task-based learning in practice: heuristic approaches to language learning'. Lecturer: Catherine de Lara (visiting from UK). In her lecture Catherine will be examining the theoretical principles behind task-focused language learning and presenting a number of case studies from her own experience of organising ESOL courses in the UK. Date: April 8th

Time: 09.30 - 12.00 - Academic Talk

13.00 - 15.30 - The afternoon session offers grading and examination preparation guidance for the ESOL spoken examinations. Venue: Belgrano Day School E.Bernard Green Auditorium, Juramento 3035 - Capital Federal

Admission to the seminar is free of charge.

Enrolment is essential, please contact: Trinity 'The International Examinations Board'

Tel: (011) 4798-0983 / Fax: (011) 493-4803 e-mail: trinityeb@ba.net

Posted by: List Editor mailto:me@eltnewsandviews.com

** --------------------------------------------------------- 2. Third International Cycle on Foreign Language Teaching ---------------------------------------------------------

Dear Colleagues,

I promised I'd be posting the programme of activities of the Third International Cycle on Foreign Language Teaching, 26th International Buenos Aires Bookfair, from the Author to the Reader.

Hope we can all make it! Pass the word, please.

The details are as follows:

Date: Thursday 20 and Friday 21 April, 2000

Venue: La Rural: Avda. Sarmiento 2704

Previous enrolment required at Fundación El Libro (see the end of the posting)

Fees: a) Up to April 7: $10,00 b) After April 7: $15:00

Thursday April 20

8:30: Accreditation

9:00 10:00: Opening Session

10:00 11:30: Bilingualism and cognition. Recent research in language acquisition

Plenary: Ranka Bijeljac-Babic: Poitiers University, France (simultaneous interpretation)

Round table discussion: Mario López Barrios (German)- Clarisa Otero (Portuguese)-Analía Soria (Italian)

Coordinator: Isabel Bompet (French)

12:00 13:00 Lunch break

12:00 13:30: Reflection in the foreign language teaching/learning process

Plenary: Fredricka L. Stoller (Northern Arizona University, USA (simultaneous interpretation)

Round table discussion: Amelia Maria Bogliotti (French)- Beatriz Burgio (German)- Daniel Fernández (English)

Coordinator: Mabel Gallo (English)

13:30 14:00 Coffee-break

14:00 17:00: Communicative environments and precommunicative tools in contemporary foreign language teaching

Plenary: Jose Carlos de Almeida (Campinas University, Brazil (simultaneous interpretation)

Practitioner's pedagogical experience as linguistic policy

Plenary: Joao Antonio Telles, State University of São Paulo, Brazil (simultaneous interpretation)

Round table discussion: Josefina Garat (French)- Cristina Isenrath de Díaz (German)-Laura Moro (Italian)

Coordinator: Clarisa Rovira (Portuguese)

Friday, April 21

10:00 11:30: Language teacher education for autonomous learning

Plenary: Martin Muller (Fribourg University, Switzerland (simultaneous interpretation)

Round table discussion: Graciela Cariello (Portuguese)- Mora Pomares (English)-Roberta Valsecchi (Italian)

Coordinator: Hans-Dieter Dräxler (German)

11:30 12:00 Coffee break

12:00 13:30 Rational and affective aspects in language teaching: foreign language teaching methodology from a humanistic point of view

Plenary: Gianfranco Porcelli, Milano Catholic University, Italy (simultaneous interpretation)

Round table discussion: Veronica Andrés (English)-Martha Méndez (French)-Olga Regueira (Portuguese)

Coordinator: Claudio Daniele (Italian)

13:30 14:00 Lunch break

14:00 Conclusions: Graciela Perrone and Diana Repetto (Fundación El Libro educational committee)

Closing ceremony. Book raffle

Fundacion El Libro Hipólito Yrigoyen 1628 5th floor (1089) AAF Buenos Aires, Argentina Phone: (54-11) 4374-3288 Fax: (54-11) 4375-0268 E-mail: fund@libro.satlink.net Web site: http://www.el-libro.com.ar

Posted by Ana Armendáriz mailto:armenda@elsitio.net

** ----------------- 3. Proverbs Query -----------------

I've been all week trying to remember the Spanish equivalent to these proverbs and my brains seem to be exhausted already. Can anybody help me? Thanks a lot!

Don't count your chickens before they are hatched A friend in need is a friend indeed To bite off more than one can chew (el que mucho abarca poco aprieta?) There's sth. fishy (Hay gato encerrado?) All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy Best is Cheaper A penny saved is a penny earned Don't cross the bridge until you come to it Many hands make light work Look before you leap

Regards

Posted by: Maria Elisa Suarez Buenos Aires - Argentina mailto:mariaelisa@arnet.com.ar

** ------------------------- 4. Little Red Riding Hood -------------------------

Little Red Riding Hood

Can anyone explain to me why does that sweet little girl have that unusual name?

Thanks a zillion!

Posted by: Adriana Benvenuto mailto:amb@compured.com.ar

** --------------------------- 5. Online dictionary wanted ---------------------------

Does anybody know of a Spanish - English/ English-Spanish on -line dictionary ? Many thanks in advance.

Posted by: Gabriela Fernandez Testa. mailto:avefenix@arnet.com.ar

** ------------------------------------- 6. Seminar: Coordinating successfully -------------------------------------

A seminar - Coordinating Successfully - will be given on Saturday, May 13, 2000.

It covers different topics including recruiting teachers, training and induction, observation of classes, motivating, and dealing with the difficult employee, among other topics.

For further information, please contact 4832-3000 or mail <lewin@einstein.com.ar>.

Posted by: Laura Lewin ABS International - Buenos Aires mailto:lewin@einstein.com.ar ** ------------------------ 7. APIBA Methodology SIG ------------------------

APIBA (Asociacion de Profesores de Ingles de Buenos Aires) would like to announce the details of the first APIBA Methodology SIG (Special Interest Group) meeting:

Co-ordinators: Roxana Viñes - Silvia Luppi

Date: Friday, April 28

Time: 6.30 to 9 pm

Venue: Language Two School of English Av Gaona 1846, Buenos Aires

Agenda:

1. Introduction of Methodology SIG Co-ordinators and members.

2. Presentation of SIG Internal Rules: comments, additions, etc.

3. Exploration of interests and needs to be taken up in later sessions: e.g.brainstorming, group discussions / subsequent production of a prioritised list of activities.

4. Following SIG event: venue, date, time, and agenda (topics / activities / persons in charge / time allotted)

Fees: APIBA members / teacher trainees: None Non-APIBA members: $10 per session

Those interested in participating in this first *Methodology SIG* session please send an e-mail message to <apibasigs@hotmail.com> to confirm their attendance.

For information on APIBA, e-mail <apiba99@yahoo.com> For information on APIBA SIGs, email <apibasigs@hotmail.com>

Posted by: Analia Kandel APIBA SIGs Liaison Officer mailto:apibasigs@hotmail.com

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------------------------------- N&V-L Digest 550 - Apr 7, 2000 -------------------------------

There are 7 messages in this digest

1. Reply to Gabriela Testa (1) 2. Plays wanted in English 3. Little Red Riding Hood (1) 4. Little Red Riding Hood (2) 5. Language query 6. FAAPI Elections 7. Reply to Gabriela Testa (2)

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................... Thought for the Day ......................................... When I get a little money, I buy books; and if any is left I buy food and clothes - Erasmus .........................................

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------------------------------ 1. Reply to Gabriela Testa (1) ------------------------------

Re. your question posted in ELT News&Views ARG, April 3, 2000, check:

http://www.babylon.com

"Babylon is a program that provides on-screen translation of English words and expressions and on-screen conversions of numbers, in all Windows applications. It is the ideal aid for people who are not native speakers of the English language but who use textual English Windows applications, such as Internet Browsers, encyclopedias, or even instructions for the latest cool games. When you read through such text and encounter a word you want to translate, a single mouse click displays the translation for this word into the language you choose, conveniently just above the word."

Babylon is a FREE one language-to-another (there are many languages available) dictionary you can download through the Internet, then use offline. Babylon was developed by Babylon Ltd., a member of the Mashov Group, Israel. You can use it online too, at:

http://www.babylon.com/online/index.htm

Even if it is not what you are asking for, let me tell you about WordWeb, the BEST English-to-English thesaurus/dictionary software I've found up to date. It is FREE, from Princeton University. See:

http://www.netword.demon.co.uk/wweb OR http://www.x-word.com/thesaurus/

You can combine WordWeb ***vers 1.53*** (for Windows 3.1, but it works nicely in Win95/98) with The Thinking Man's Thesaurus, see:

http://www.ozemail.com.au/~kevsol/sware.html

(search down in the page... a lot of freeware/shareware listed there)

I usually use this WordWeb/Thinking Man's Thesaurus combo as a regular sidekick to find about unknown/doubtful words (to me) I read in newspapers, e-mails, webpages, etc. It is truly amazing: even the most 'hard to find' words are included.

Hope this helps.

Posted by: Bernardo Banega mailto:buck@mail.pccp.com.ar

** -------------------------- 2. Plays wanted in English --------------------------

My name is Jonas, and together to a group of friends we are trying to perform a play (in English of course), AIMED FOR CHILDREN.

Our problem concerns the PLOT. We haven´t yet found a single plot, so I am pleased to ask you about it. I would appreciate to receive any information concerning ENGLISH PLOTS (GUIONES EN INGLES), to perform a theatre play for KIDS.

HELP!!!

Thanks a lot!!!

posted by: Jonas Mosse mailto:joni@indicom.com.ar

** ----------------------------- 3. Little Red Riding Hood (1) -----------------------------

In response to Adriana Benvenuto's query, the name refers to her striking choice of headgear which in some of the more convuluted versions of the famous tale, is described in great detail. Normally, a hood is the kind of hat which is stitched-in or permanently attached to a garment such as a cloak, cape, jacket or coat. In most of the illustrations of the tale she is indeed pictured in the kind of cape worn by females whilst out iding horseback in 17th and 18th century Europe, and the colour is so bold and unmistakable that she became known simply by her cloak and, being but a young girl, is, hence, little red riding hood. I hope this makes it clear! Posted by: Graeme Clive Hodgson SKY COURSES AND TRANSLATIONS, Fortaleza, Brazil. mailto:sky@fortalnet.com.br

** ----------------------------- 4. Little Red Riding Hood (2) -----------------------------

For the liberal parent concerned about his/her offspring being corrupted in the nursery, here is a politically corrected version of the fairytale.

There once was a young person named Little Red Riding Hood who lived on the edge of a forest full of endangered owls and rare plants that would probably provide a cure for cancer if only someone took the time to study them.

Red Riding Hood lived with a nurture giver whom she sometimes referred to as 'mother', although she didn't mean to imply by this term that she would have thought less of the person if a close biological link did not in fact exist.

One day her mother asked her to take a basket of organically grown fruit and mineral water across the forest to her ill grandmother's house.

'But mother, aren't you oppressing me by ordering me to do this?' Red Riding Hood's mother pointed out that it was impossible for women to oppress each other, since all women were equally oppressed until all women were free.

Many people believed that the forest was a foreboding and dangerous place, full of thieves and deviants, but Red Riding hood felt that in truly classless society all marginalised peoples would be able to 'come out' of the woods and be accepted as valid lifestyle role models.

When she was in the woods, Red Riding Hood was startled to find herself standing before a wolf, who said, 'You know, my dear, it isn't safe for a little girl to walk through these woods alone.'

Red Riding Hood said, 'I find your sexist remark offensive in the extreme, but I will ignore it because of your traditional status as an outcast from society, the stress of which has caused you to develop an alternative and yet entirely valid worldwide. Now, if you will excuse me, I would prefer to be on my way.'

But the wolf burst into the house and ate grandma, a course of action affirmative of his nature as a predator. Then, unhampered by rigid, traditionalist gender role notions, he put on grandma's nightclothes and awaited developments.

When Red Riding Hood entered the cottage the wolf leaped out of the bed, grabbed Little Red Riding Hood, and opened his jaws so wide that she could see her grandmother cowering in his belly.

'Aren't you forgetting something?' Red Riding Hood bravely shouted. 'You must request my permission before proceeding to a new level of intimacy!'

Suddenly a forester burst into the cottage, brandishing an axe. 'Get your hands off that endangered species! This is an FBI sting!' he screamed and sliced off Red Riding Hood's head.

Posted by: Martin Eayrs mailto:me@eltnewsandviews.com

** ----------------- 5. Language query -----------------

I would be very grateful if somebody can answer the following questions: 1) Does anybody know how to say in English: 'encaje bancario' ? 2) Does anybody know the story behind the word Easter? One of my students asked me if I knew why Easter is called Easter, and frankly I never thought about the reason (if there is any!). Posted by: Mónica Weisz mailto:mweisz@movi.com.ar ** ------------------ 6. FAAPI Elections ------------------

The Annual General Meeting of the Argentine Federation of Associations of Teachers of English (FAAPI) was held on Saturday, March 25, and the following Committee was voted in:

President: Mario LOPEZ BARRIOS (ACPI, Córdoba)

Secretary: Cristina SENÍN (ASPI, Salta)

Treasurer: Blanca RÍPODAS (ACPI, Córdoba)

Members: Cristina BANFI (APIBA, Buenos Aires) Irma LARRINAGA de BECKER (ASPI, Salta)

Deputy Members: Nora SÉCULI (APrIR, Rosario) Marcela ALVARADO (APIBB, Bahía Blanca)

Auditors: Cristina GRONDONA WHITE (APIBA, Buenos Aires) Analía KANDEL (APIBA, Buenos Aires)

Address: Antártida 3628 Bo. Matienzo RA-5010 Córdoba Argentina

Phone: 0351-4840656

Mail: lopez@powernet.net.ar

Webpage: http://sunsj.unsj.edu.ar/faapi/faapi.htm

Dr. Mario López Barrios mailto:lopez@powernet.net.ar

** ------------------------------ 7. Reply to Gabriela Testa (2) ------------------------------

There is a message by Gabriela Fernandez Testa (Digest 549, April 3rd) who is interested in an on-line dictionary.

I think this website might be useful http://www.dictionaries.travlang.com/SpanishEnglish Posted by: Debora Nacamuli Klebs mailto:karat@ciudad.com.ar

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------------------------------- N&V-L Digest 551 - Apr 11, 2000 -------------------------------

There are 11 messages in this digest

1. Reply to language query 2. Internet query 3. Multimedia recommendation 4. Info required on Santa Fe Conference 5. Technology Course for English teachers 6. Pen pals 7. Upcoming ESP events 8. Easter etymology 9. APIBA Business SIG 10. British and American English 11. Yonder nor sorghum-stenches

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................... Thought for the Day ................................................................ When I get a little money, I buy books; and if any is left I buy food and clothes. - Erasmus ................................................................

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-------------------------- 1. Reply to language query --------------------------

The origin of the word Easter can probably be found in http://www.wordwithyou.com , a very interesting site to visit.

Regards

Posted by: Connie Bellocq mailto:jbellocq@waycom.com.ar

** ----------------- 2. Internet query -----------------

HELP!! I've been navigating on the internet for weeks, looking for an 0n-line master in translation. Up to now I've only found one offered by the University of Birmingham.

Does anybody know any other alternative? I'll accept any recommendation.

Thanks.

Posted by: María Alejandra Estrella de Armas mailto:Aleestrella@aol.com

** ---------------------------- 3. Multimedia recommendation ----------------------------

Wendy Pye -the owner of the Sunshine Group New Zealand - was in BA April 3rd and 4th to launch their new multimedia package for children aged 5 to 9.

It is a wonderful aid for kids to practice reading and structure. It consists of four interactive CD Roms and story books.

This programme is also available in the internet at http://www.contenidos.com/galaxykids Posted by: Carolina Ruiz Montani mailto:carolina@effective-english.com ** --------------------------------------- 4. Info required on Santa Fe Conference ---------------------------------------

Dear colleagues, I've heard there will be a conference in Santa Fe on May 25th, 26th and 27th organized by Universidad del Litoral.

Could anybody give me more information about it? Many thanks

Posted by: Claudia Martino mailto:garciamartino@cscom.com.ar

** ----------------------------------------- 5. Technology Course for English teachers -----------------------------------------

Objective: Introduce English Teachers to the latest technology for the English class.

Modules: Five (5)

Duration: Eight (8) hours per module and total of forty (40) contact hours.

Fees: $ 400 o three (3) installments of $ 150

Dates : Tuesday and Thursday from 9 p.m. through 11 p.m., or Fridays from 7 p.m. through 11 p.m., or Saturdays from 5 p.m. through 9 p.m.

Organized by: Ciua.com Solution, Project Director: Betty Wolf

If you would like more information email: <informes@ciua.com.ar>

First group starts on Tuesday, May, 9th at 9 p.m..

Posted by: Betty E. Wolff mailto:bewenglish@arnet.com.ar

** ----------- 6. Pen pals -----------

PEN PALS for students to practice their English.

I would like teachers to encourage their students to participate in the DISCUSSION GROUPS at http://www.effective-english.com

We can all benefit from exchanging information. Our students too. I have developed discussion groups for my school students and to my surprise, I am getting visitors and pen pals on my list from all over the world : New Zealand, Australia, Japan, USA, Mejico.

On the other hand it is quite interesting to be able to read what our students write and how they do it when they are not doing it for the mark. There are discussion lists available for adolescents, adults and children. Posted by: Carolina Ruiz Montani mailto:carolina@effective-english.com

** ---------------------- 7. Upcoming ESP events ----------------------

Dear colleagues: As part of our liaison job between ESPers from TESOL and IATEFL we would like to share with you the information of future ESP events to take place. 26-28 January 2001 Third German ESP-Conference: "English for Occupational Purposes: What is it and how can it be taught? - Contents, Methods, Material".

Submissions in the language teaching areas of Legal, Medical, Technological Specialist Englishes and in English for International Negotiations (Language of International Organisations and Negotiations, Peacekeeping, etc.) are requested by snailmail, fax or e-mail until 31 October 2000.

Abstracts should not exceed 200 words and be accompanied by all necessary speaker and media requirement details. There will be talks of 50 minutes and workshops of 90 minutes; practical, hands-on presentations are strongly encouraged!

Conference details from JWH Ridder, MA; ESPSIG Event-Coordinator, Beethovenstr. 5, D-33604 Bielefeld/GERMANY;

Tel. +49(0)521/5212440; Fax +49(0)521/66209;

Email: mailto:jwh.ridder@t-online.de

Posted by: Mercedes Rossetti and Emily Lites Co-editors ESP News TESOL mailto:mrossetti@krypton-tech.com.ar

** ------------------- 8. Easter etymology -------------------

Re: Language Query

I don't know the story behind the word Easter, but C. L. Barber, in the chapter "Old English" of his book The Story of Language, writes, in connection with the West Saxons and their language: "The heathen gods Tiw, Woden, and Thunor have given their names to Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Woden's wife Frig has given her name to Friday, and, more remarkably, the heathen goddess Eostre has given her name to the Christian festival of Easter."

Hope this helps.

Posted by: María Andrea mailto:ariales@neuquen.com.ar

** --------------------- 9. APIBA Business SIG ---------------------

APIBA (Asociacion de Profesores de Ingles de Buenos Aires) would like to announce the details of the first APIBA Business SIG (Special Interest Group) meeting:

Co-ordinators: Alicia Perera - Virginia Lopez Grisolia

Date: Tuesday, 2nd May

Time: 10.30 am to 12.30 pm

Venue: Interaction Language Studio Av. L.N. Alem 424 P.B., Buenos Aires

Agenda:

1. Introduction of Business SIG Co-ordinators and members.

2. Presentation of SIG Internal Rules: comments, additions, etc.

3. Exploration of interests and needs to be taken up in later sessions: e.g.brainstorming, group discussions / subsequent production of a prioritised list of activities.

4. Following SIG event: venue, date, time, and agenda (topics / activities / persons in charge / time allotted)

Fees: APIBA / FAAPI (active) members / teacher trainees: None (proof of status required) Non-APIBA / FAAPI members: $10 per session

Those interested in participating in this first *Business SIG* session please send an e-mail message to <apibasigs@hotmail.com> to confirm their attendance.

For information on APIBA, e-mail <apiba99@yahoo.com> For information on APIBA SIGs, email <apibasigs@hotmail.com>

Posted by: Analia Kandel APIBA SIGs Liaison Officer mailto:apibasigs@hotmail.com

** -------------------------------- 10. British and American English --------------------------------

I noticed that this month's issue of a local English teachers' magazine contained an article entitled "British or American English?" While I find this subject extremely useful (especially for me, an American who teaches English), I didn't find the article to be especially accurate. Let me mention a few points:

(1) The article states "The 'got' accompanying the verb 'have' when it means possession is not used in American English." This is not entirely true. While favoring the simpler of the two, American English uses both forms. I believe it would be more accurate to state that British English usually (always?) accompanies the verb 'have' with 'got' when expressing possession.

(2) It is also said that "American English has two past participle forms of the verb 'get': 'got' and 'gotten'..." Maybe this reflects a regionalism, but I have NEVER heard 'got' used as a past participle. To use the example used in the magazine, "Have you got any pets?" inquires about possession whereas "Have you gotten any pets?" asks if the person has obtained any pets.

(3) The article states that April 12, 2000 would be said as "April twelve." This is incorrect. It would be said as "April twelfth."

(4) There is a reference to differences in expressing time. It is said that the British say: "It's a quarter to four" or "It's three forty-five" while Americans only use the first expression. This is incorrect. American English uses both. The major difference occurs at 4:30, where the British say "Half past four" or "Four thirty" while Americans would only say "Four thirty."

Since many colleagues read this magazine, I thought it might be worth mentioning these points.

Posted by: Timothy C. Archer IICANA/Cerro mailto:cerro@iicana.com

** ------------------------------- 11. Yonder nor sorghum-stenches -------------------------------

Forgive my indulging myself but the thread on Little Red Riding Hood reminded me of the following.

A few words of explanation first. This should be read, prerferably aloud, with a particular North American accent, to be understood. The words of course have no related meaning at all, but read with appropriate sounds and intonation the meaning should appear.

Some readers may be able to "hear" the meaning in their heads, but be warned - many people find it hard. Learners shouldn't despair, but have a go. The first words are "Once upon a time there was . . .

If the whole thing is completely beyond you, let me know and I'll post a translation !

The text is called 'Ladle Rat Rotten Hut' and is by H.L.Chace. It is hopelessly out of copyright.

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Wants pawn term, dare worsted ladle gull hoe lift wetter murder inner ladle cordage, honor itch offer lodge, dock, florist. Sisk ladle gull orphan worry putty ladle rat cluck wetter ladle rat hut, an fur disk raisin pimple colder Ladle Rat Rotten Hut.

Wan moaning, Ladle Rat Rotten Hut's murder colder inset. "Ladle Rat Rotten Hut, heresy ladle baskng winsome burden barter an shirker cockles. Tick disk ladle basking tutor cordage offer groin-murder how lifts honor udder site offer florist. Shaker lake! Dun stopper laundry wrote. Dun stopper peck floors. Dun daily-doily inner florist, an yonder nor sorghum-stenches, dun stopper torque wet strainers !" "Hoe-cake, murder", resplendent Ladle Rat Rotten Hut, an tickle ladle basking an stuttered oft.

Honor wrote tutor cordage offer groin-murder, Ladle Rat Rotten Hut mitten anomalous woof.

"Wail, wail, wail!" set disk wicket woof. "Evanescent Ladle Rat Rotten Hut! Wares are putty ladle gull goring wizard ladle basking ?"

"Armor goring tumor groin-murder's", reprisal ladle gull. "Grammar's seeking bet. Armor tickin arson burden barter an shirker cockles".

"O hoe! Heifer gnats woke", setter wicket woof, butter taught tomb shelf, "Oil tickle shirt court tutor cordage offer groin-murder. Oil ketchup wetter letter, an den - O bore!"

Soda wicket woof tucker shirt court, an whinny retched a cordage offer groin- murder, picked inner wind row, an sore debtor pore oil worming worse lion inner bet. Inner flesh, disk abdominal woof lipped honor bet, paunched honor pore oil worming, an garbled erupt. Den disk ratchet ammonol pot honor groin-murder's nut cup an gnat-gun, any curdled ope inner bet.

Inner ladle wile, Ladle Rat Rotten Hut a raft attar cordage, an ranker dough ball.

"Comb ink, sweat hard", setter wicket woof, disgracing is verse.

Ladle Rat Rotten Hut entity bet rum, an stud buyer groin-murder's bet. "O Grammar", crater ladle gull historically, "Water bag icer gut!" A nervous sausage bag ice !"

"Battered lucky chew whiff, sweat hard", setter bloat-Thursday woof, wetter wicket small honors phase.

"O Grammar, water bag noise. A nervous sore suture anomalous prognosis!"

"Battered small your whiff, doling", whiskered dole woof, ants mouse worse waddling.

"O Grammar, water bag mouser gut ! A nervous sore suture bag mouse!"

Daze worry on-forger-nut ladle gull's lest warts. Oil offer sodden, caking offer carvers an sprinkling otter bet, disk hoard-hoarded woof lipped own pore Ladle Rat Rotten Hut and garbled erupt.

MURAL: Yoder nor sorghum stenches shut ladle gulls stopper torque wet strainers.

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The passage was written in about 1940 by H.L.Chace, Professor of French at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. He says ". . . It was during the days of rationing during the war and I thought about what would happen if we had to ration language. If our vocabulary were cut in half, we'd have to get along with other words. Consequently, I thought I'd see how you'd get along with the other half". It appears in a book called 'Anguish Languish', published by Prentice Hall in 1955 but out of print now and extremely rare. (If any reader should have a copy please let me know).