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I've just created a gadget to learn Korean alphabets as the following screenshot.

You can choose the way to test by selecting Korean or English.
If you select Korean, it will show you a Korean alphabet and you will find its pronunciation in English with 10 options.
If you select English, it will show you an English pronunciation and you will find its alphabet in Korean with 10 options.
If you like it, you can add it in your blog or your iGoogle page at this address http://tinyurl.com/KoAlphabetTest
Hope you enjoy it.

I think this site English as a Second Language Podcast is also good for us to practice listening English and learn new words with detailed explanation.

Sometimes your closest friend is your greatest enemy. - Jason Fong

そば そばが食べたい
I want to eat soba (Japanese noodle prepared with buckwheat flour)

遅延かしらかしら～
I wonder if I delay

I feel tired today.
Hôm nay tôi cảm thấy mệt.

Find the grain of truth in criticism - chew it and swallow it. - D. Sutten

A: Do you get the day off on Saturday?
B: No, just the afternoon. But it's better than nothing.

A: Can you borrow me 1$?
B: I don't have 1$ but I can give you a fifty cents.
A: OK. That's better than nothing.

A: Do you have a pay raise this quarter?
B: Yes, just 1%.
A: It's better than nothing since we're in recession time.

I have just created a gadget for learning Korean. If you are Vietnamese like me, you can use it to practice your Korean knowledge. If you are Korean who wants to learn Vietnamese, you can also add it in your iGoogle page or your blog.
The test is simple, it shows you one Vietnamese word and you have to choose the correct Korean word in 10 options for it.
Here's gadget screen shot:

Gadget address: http://tinyurl.com/KoViTest
Hope you enjoy learning Korean or Vietnamese with this gadget.

Enjoy life - this is not a dress rehearsal. - Bumper Sticker

A: Let's get to the point. What do you want.
B: I want my salary to be raised.

A: It's a bargain price. You should buy it
B: Yes, but my point is that I can't afford it.

A: Hello B, how are you today?
B: Fine, thank you. Let's get to the point. Do you want something from me?
A: Yes, can you borrow me some money?

Hard word and self discipline will get you everywhere. - Helen Gurley Brown.

おはよう金曜日。

One loyal friend is worth ten thousand relatives. - Euripides

A: You missed the meeting yesterday.
B: I couldn't help it. I had to go to the hospital because my son was sick.

A: You're late again.
B: I couldn't help it. My alarm didn't go off.

A: You feel tired today.
B: I can't help it. I couldn't sleep last night.

A: Is everything finished?
B: I think so. Let's call it a day.

A: I'm really too tired to work anymore.
B: OK. Let's call it a day.

A: Let's call it a day and go home, John.
B: I don't think so. My tasks aren't finished yet.
What a week!

True friends, like ivy and the wall. Both stand together, and together fall. - Francis Bacon

A: Do you know Mrs. Daisy?
B: That name doesn't ring a bell. Who is she?

A: Do you remember the girl from our old neighborhood?
B: No, I don't. What's her name?
A: Marry.
B: That name rings a bell. She was my classmate as well.

I think if you have a talent, then you must absolutely give it to people as long as you can. - Ingrid Bergman

A: May I speak to your husband?
B: He's tied up now. He's in the conference meeting with his customer.

A: Is Mr. John at his desk?
B: Yes, but he's tied up at the moment.

A: Would you like to have lunch with me?
B: I'm sorry because I am tied up with meetings all day.

If you think you can, you can. And if you think you can't, you're right. - Mary Key Ash

Absence makes the heart grow fond. - Sextus Propertius

Reading quotes everyday is one of the way to learn English. So, I have created a gadget called Friendship & Love Quote to be able to learn English better.
The quote is gotten from this blog everyday and randomly.
Here's its screenshot:

If you're interested and would like to add it in your blog or your iGoogle page, you can visit this address http://tinyurl.com/friendlovequote

Cross the bridge when you come to it.
船到橋頭自然直

A: What happened?
B: Someone broke into my house last night?
A: Did he get anything?
B: Yes and no. He got my laptop, but it was in terrible condition.
A: Did you report it to the police?
B: Yes, I called the police station and an officer came out and made a written report.

Friendship is to have the latchkey of another's mind. - Edgar J. Goodspeed

The first duty of love is to listen. - Paul Tillich

A: Since this is your first day on the job. I'll show you around.
B: Thank you. I appreciate your concern.
A: You'll find working conditions here are very pleasant.
B: Yes. I noticed that everyone is very friendly and eager to help.
A: It's time to take our morning break. We get another 30 minute break in the afternoon.
B: Is there any set time for the morning break?

Happiness sneaks in through a door you didn't know you left open. - John Barrymore

A: Mr. B, may I see you for a moment?
B: Sure, Mr. A. Come in and sit down.
A: Thank you.
B: What can I do for you?
A: Well, I feel I've performed to the best of my ability during the 12 months I've been with you. There fore, I'd like to ask for a raise.
B: Let me give it some thought.

The friend is the man who knows all about you, and still likes you. ~Elbert Hubbard, The Notebook, 1927

True friendship is like sound health; the value of it is seldom known until it be lost.- Charles Caleb Colton

Never get involved with someone who wants to change you - Quentin Crisp.

I've just created a gadget for learning Japanese kanji. This gadget is written by Flex builder. It looks like the following picture:

If you'd like to use, you can add it at this address: http://tinyurl.com/FlashKanjiLearning
Actually, this is the Flash version of my old gadget with the same title.
My old gadget is put at this address http://tinyurl.com/KanjiLearning
You can add one of them or both of them to your iGoogle page or your blogs.
Hope that you enjoy it.

Hold a true friend with both your hands. - Nigerian Proverb

Every man feels instinctively that all the beautiful sentiments in the world weigh less than a single lovely action. - James Russell Lowell

A: Are you taking a vacation this summer?
B: I get a two-week vacation, but we're not going anywhere.
A: What do you mean?
B: Everything is sky high and with my wife in the hospital, there's no money for a vacation. How about you?
A: We're in the same boat. With both boys in the college, it has been tough. We simply can't afford a vacation.
B: Well, we have next year to look forward to.

It's nice to be important but it's more important to be nice. - Trini Lopez

A: Are you finished with that book about cooking?
B: No. I still have a few more chapters to read.
A: When do you think you'll be through with it?
B: Probably in a couple of days. Why?
A: I'd like to borrow it, if that's all right with you.
B: Of course. I'll give it to you on Sunday.

talk about for a short time
Example:

1. The presidential touched on the subject of health during the debates.
2. During the interview, we only touched on how much I would be paid.
3. Chinese touch on show at pottery exhibition
   

Thy friend has a friend, and thy friend's friend has a friend; be discreet. - Talmud

A: I'm not feeling myself today.
B: Why? You look well enough.
A: Yes, but I'm worried about things.
B: What things?
A: Well, lots of things. For one, my wife's in the hospital again.
B: That's too bad. I hope she's better soon.

A: Do you like my jacket?
B: It's a beautiful. Was it expensive?
A: No, it was a real steal.
B: Was it on sale?
A: No, I get a big discount at the clothing store where I work.
B: That's alright. You're lucky.

Friends are people you can talk to without words, when you have to. - Elvis Presley

A: Did you go shopping this afternoon?
B: Yes, and I bought the things you wanted.
A: Did you get me a T-shirt?
B: Yes, but I think it's the wrong size.
A: That's alright. Think nothing of it.
B: Maybe I can exchange it tomorrow.

A friend must not be injured, even in jest. - Publilius Syrus

A: B, can you drive C and me to the doctor on Friday?
B: I think so.
A: We need a ride very badly. Are you sure you'll be able to help out?
B: Sure. I'll mark it on my calendar so I don't forget.
A: Thanks. You're a good friend.
B: You can always count on me when you need help.