Monday, August 15, 2011

#39: Random language tip alert

FRENCH
Only the last syllable of a French word is to be stressed.

ITALIAN
Most Italian words end in a vowel. Masculine words end in "o," feminine words end in "a."

SPANISH
The word for "the" is used much more often in Spanish than it is used in English. When referring to a masculine word, use "el." When referring to a feminine word, use "la." The plural form of "el" is "los," and the plural form of "la" is "las."

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