Monthly Archives: October 2008

Jeu de Mots!

By Lyne Des Roberts | Published: October 21, 2008

I am sure many of you were waiting for a new quiz… therefore, here it is! Today I chose to test your abilities regarding “paronymes” (words that are almost “homonymes” because they do look alike)… For instance, the adjectives “éminent” and “imminent”… Of course, ideally you should try my little quiz without using a dictionary [...]

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Communication Strategies 101!…

By Lyne Des Roberts | Published: October 19, 2008

Let’s talk “strategies” for a change… Although, personally, I prefer the use of the word “skills”… after all, I am not in the army! Back in 2005, when I started to work with civil servants on a larger scale, two young women from International Trade (Candice and Anna) I had to prepare for both their [...]

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There is no such place called “Paradise”…

By Lyne Des Roberts | Published: October 17, 2008

I do hate winter… and this is no secret!… Last week, both James and Dave told me they were not sure if they were ready to live through another winter with me!… Ce n’est pas peu dire!… Although last year winter was one of a kind in Eastern Canada, it was unusual and chances are [...]

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