Here are no sweat techniques that will help you improve your English without even trying, if you are learning to speak English as a second language. The genuine accent, facial expressions, hand gestures, sighs, moans, groans, laughter, smirks, and other things that go along with everyday conversation will come later, naturally.
Regardless of how extensive or not your vocabulary is, if you master the ability to "sound" like you know the language and can speak it, people will be more than generous to assist you.
1. Watch movies!
Watching movies is always a fun thing to do. In order to get the most out of your movie watching experience, if your vocabulary is limited, watch a movie in English that you are very familiar with in your own language so you always know what's going on. Try not to translate as you go because you lose blocks of conversation this way. Instead, watch the picture and listen. Hear all the words, but determine what's going on by the pictures you see and the words you're hearing that you already know. Believe it or not, other words will sink in too, and so will the accent and everything else that went with what you saw and heard.
As your vocabulary grows, expand your movie selections to other movies you'd like to see but are only available in English. Try to be able to see the film more than once if possible.
According to the location and type of film you intend to view, you will be able to experience different accents, and other cultural expressions of the English language. Pick and choose the things that you think will suit you best. If it doesn't work out, neutral accent will come in haandy (merriam-webster.com is a big help). Have fun with yourself and your efforts.
2. Watch TV shows, especially talk shows... and soap operas, too
The place where extreme expression and limited vocabulary meet! This is such a fascinating way to learn a foreign language. Every accessory that goes with the expression of a word is demonstrated on a soap opera. "Outrage" expressed with a word, facial expression or two, and perhaps even a subsequent face slap, all of that being understandable in any language. "Love", another universal subject, or violence, good versus evil can all be discerned quickly and easily on a soap opera. Plus, soap operas are naturally designed to allow anyone just tuning in to pick up the story quickly. The characters are easily loveable and deliciously "hate-able" so you turn to it again and again to see what's going on, and not only improve your English each time, but reinforce what you've already learned.
Talk shows on one hand is a good teacher for conversational English.
3. Read the comics/funny papers and children's books
Very non-stressful! Pictures with words, or words with pictures, however you want to look at it, it's a great way to learn! For each thought presented there are words that match a picture, and vice versa. It doesn't matter if you read comic books, or the comics in the Sunday newspaper, read whatever will make you laugh and cause you to enjoy learning at the same time.
If you know any little kids between the ages of 5-8, try reading one of their books to them. Usually little kids know their favorite books by heart, so if you stumble a little, they'll be able to help you.
If you enjoy this method of improving your English, and you find yourself to be pretty good at it, then try reading a few Dr. Seuss books. The rhyming will challenge you, but once you master it, your pronunciation of English, and your delivery will have been considerably refined and improved.
4. Learn these two sentences and you'll be set for life . . . seriously!
"How do you say (blank)", in English (Spanish, French, etc.), and "What is that called?" (Point if you have to, and smile too). Smiling is a universal language. Once you learn how to ask these two questions, you are on your way to being conversant in the language of your choice!
You could use your limited vocabulary to ask the question and then when you got the answer, you could repeat it a few times to make sure you are saying it correctly, and "BAM" you'll have a new vocabulary word.
5. What happens if you make a mistake?
Nothing. The world won't come to an end, and you haven't embarrassed yourself to the point where you can't show your face again. Just apologize if that's what's called for, or laugh at yourself, make the correction, and count it as a learning experience.
English could be a complicated language than you think but learning it is fun, more than you can ever imagine. Trust me.
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Reinstate Your Banned Google AdSense Account
Are you in panic because of a message from Google that looks like this:
Fret no more. These are the measures you can take:
1. Don’t simply appeal by replying to the Google mail that notified you that you have been banned. File a formal appeal for reinstatement using Google’s official Invalid Clicks Appeal Form.
2. Correctly input all needed information in the form. Also include your real name, address, and other contact information (preferably the same information in your Adsense profile). This sends Google a signal that you are serious in your appeal.
3. Phrase your email in a formal, corporate, sincere manner. Always check for correct spelling and grammar. Do not curse, rant, or threaten legal action against Google. In the same way that you will be annoyed at a fiery email sent to you, Google will certainly not appreciate similar emails.
4. Offer to cooperate with Adsense, in the best possible way you can, should they decide to investigate your case. Show concrete proofs of your “innocence” — traffic logs of your site, explanation of possible causes of invalid clicks, screenshots and evidence that those clicks were not made or intended by you. Include a line that says something like, “If there’s anything else I can do to help in your investigation of my account, please let me know.”
5. If Google has still not responded to your issue, send regular follow-up emails but make sure you DON’T SPAM them. When sending follow-ups, ensure that your writing is calm and patient. A mail that says “Still no reply after two weeks? C’mon, Google, don’t tell me you’re not reading my emails!!!!” will definitely ruin your chances of a possible reinstatement.
Several publishers who got banned got their accounts reinstated after following the steps above. You can do the same.
Good luck in getting your banned Adsense account back!
Note however, that this only applies to cases where you were not at fault. This means you did not click on your own ads, did not encourage visitors to click on your ads, and did not violate any Google Adsense’s Program Policies. If you did, stop reading right now. This article can help you no more.
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Fret no more. These are the measures you can take: 1. Don’t simply appeal by replying to the Google mail that notified you that you have been banned. File a formal appeal for reinstatement using Google’s official Invalid Clicks Appeal Form.
2. Correctly input all needed information in the form. Also include your real name, address, and other contact information (preferably the same information in your Adsense profile). This sends Google a signal that you are serious in your appeal.
3. Phrase your email in a formal, corporate, sincere manner. Always check for correct spelling and grammar. Do not curse, rant, or threaten legal action against Google. In the same way that you will be annoyed at a fiery email sent to you, Google will certainly not appreciate similar emails.
4. Offer to cooperate with Adsense, in the best possible way you can, should they decide to investigate your case. Show concrete proofs of your “innocence” — traffic logs of your site, explanation of possible causes of invalid clicks, screenshots and evidence that those clicks were not made or intended by you. Include a line that says something like, “If there’s anything else I can do to help in your investigation of my account, please let me know.”
5. If Google has still not responded to your issue, send regular follow-up emails but make sure you DON’T SPAM them. When sending follow-ups, ensure that your writing is calm and patient. A mail that says “Still no reply after two weeks? C’mon, Google, don’t tell me you’re not reading my emails!!!!” will definitely ruin your chances of a possible reinstatement.
Several publishers who got banned got their accounts reinstated after following the steps above. You can do the same.
Good luck in getting your banned Adsense account back!
Note however, that this only applies to cases where you were not at fault. This means you did not click on your own ads, did not encourage visitors to click on your ads, and did not violate any Google Adsense’s Program Policies. If you did, stop reading right now. This article can help you no more.
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5 Stock Trading Basics
Before venturing into stock trading in the Philippines, make sure that you have an adequate knowledge about the types of stocks and other securities being traded, how profits are made, how much you need to trade stocks, and what types of orders you can make?
Before you finally hop in, take time to learn these basics in trading stocks.
Step 1. To be able to participate in the stock market, you need a stockbroker to buy and sell shares of stocks on your behalf. A stockbroker is a person or a corporation authorized and licensed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) to trade securities. For a complete list and information about licensed brokers in the Philippines, contact the PSE.
Step 2. Apply for an account with your chosen broker. Normally, you will need to fill up a Reference Card and submit identification papers for verification. Once approved, you will be assigned a trader or agent to assist you in buying or selling stocks. You will also need to fund your account to be able to start trading.
Step 3. Communicate and discuss with your trader your stock order, then wait for him or her to successfully execute it.
Step 4. If buying stocks, you need to pay the total transaction amount within the settlement date (3 days from date of transaction). If selling, you need to deliver the Stock Certificate, if you are the one keeping it, to your broker.
Step 5. Three (3) days after the transaction, you will receive from your broker either the proceeds of the sale or proof of ownership of the stocks you bought (confirmation receipt and invoice).
Online Stock Trading
You may also choose to open a trading account with an online broker. Normally, you will not anymore be assigned a trader and, instead, you will do the trading yourself with the broker’s online system helping you execute your order.
Here’s a list of licensed online brokers in the Philippines. You can also visit the related thread discussion about these brokers in the PMT Forum.
List of Online Stockbrokers in the Philippines
AB Capital Securities, Inc.
Website: www.abcapitalonline.com
Forum Discussion: Online PSE Stock Brokers
Accord Capital Equities Corporation
Website: www.philstocks.ph
Forum Discussion: Online Broker: PhilStocks.ph
BPI Securities Corporation
Website: www.bpitrade.com
Forum Discussion: Online Broker: BPI Trade
CitiSecurities, Inc.
Website: www.citiseconline.com
Forum Discussion: Online Broker: CitisecOnline
Diversified Securities, Inc.
Website: www.dfnn.com
Forum Discussion: Online PSE Stock Brokers
F. Yap Securities, Inc.
Website: www.2tradeasia.com
Forum Discussion: Online PSE Stock Brokers
First Metro Securities Brokerage Corporation
Website: www.firstmetrosec.com.ph
Forum Discussion: Online Broker: First Metro Securities
RCBC Securities, Inc.
Website: www.rcbcsec.com
Forum Discussion: Online Broker: RCBC EZTrade Click Here to Read More..
Before you finally hop in, take time to learn these basics in trading stocks.
Step 1. To be able to participate in the stock market, you need a stockbroker to buy and sell shares of stocks on your behalf. A stockbroker is a person or a corporation authorized and licensed by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) to trade securities. For a complete list and information about licensed brokers in the Philippines, contact the PSE.
Step 2. Apply for an account with your chosen broker. Normally, you will need to fill up a Reference Card and submit identification papers for verification. Once approved, you will be assigned a trader or agent to assist you in buying or selling stocks. You will also need to fund your account to be able to start trading.
Step 3. Communicate and discuss with your trader your stock order, then wait for him or her to successfully execute it.
Step 4. If buying stocks, you need to pay the total transaction amount within the settlement date (3 days from date of transaction). If selling, you need to deliver the Stock Certificate, if you are the one keeping it, to your broker.
Step 5. Three (3) days after the transaction, you will receive from your broker either the proceeds of the sale or proof of ownership of the stocks you bought (confirmation receipt and invoice).
Online Stock Trading
You may also choose to open a trading account with an online broker. Normally, you will not anymore be assigned a trader and, instead, you will do the trading yourself with the broker’s online system helping you execute your order.
Here’s a list of licensed online brokers in the Philippines. You can also visit the related thread discussion about these brokers in the PMT Forum.
List of Online Stockbrokers in the Philippines
AB Capital Securities, Inc.
Website: www.abcapitalonline.com
Forum Discussion: Online PSE Stock Brokers
Accord Capital Equities Corporation
Website: www.philstocks.ph
Forum Discussion: Online Broker: PhilStocks.ph
BPI Securities Corporation
Website: www.bpitrade.com
Forum Discussion: Online Broker: BPI Trade
CitiSecurities, Inc.
Website: www.citiseconline.com
Forum Discussion: Online Broker: CitisecOnline
Diversified Securities, Inc.
Website: www.dfnn.com
Forum Discussion: Online PSE Stock Brokers
F. Yap Securities, Inc.
Website: www.2tradeasia.com
Forum Discussion: Online PSE Stock Brokers
First Metro Securities Brokerage Corporation
Website: www.firstmetrosec.com.ph
Forum Discussion: Online Broker: First Metro Securities
RCBC Securities, Inc.
Website: www.rcbcsec.com
Forum Discussion: Online Broker: RCBC EZTrade Click Here to Read More..
Stocks and Securities: Philippine Context
Stocks are shares of ownership in a corporation. When you become a stockholder or shareholder of a company, you become part-owner of that company.
Securities, on the other hand, are proof of one’s ownership or indebtedness in a company. Examples of securities are treasury bills and commercial papers, which are considered as short-term and are traded in the money market; and stocks and bonds, which are long-term and traded in the capital market. Securities are easily bought and sold in the stock market.
What types of securities can I buy in the stock market?
Most of the issues listed in the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) are common stocks. Other types of securities such as preferred stocks, warrants, PDRs and bonds are also traded.
Common Stocks - These are usually purchased for participation in the profits and control of ownership and management of the company. Holders of common stocks have voting rights. They are also entitled to an equal pro rata division of profits without preference or advantage over another stockholder. However, they have the last claim on dividends and are the last to collect in case of corporate liquidation.
Preferred Stocks- Its name is derived from preference given to the holders of these stocks over holders of common stocks. Holders of preferred stocks are entitled to receive dividends, to the extent agreed upon, before any dividends are paid to the holders of common stocks. However, preferred stocks usually have a specified limited rate of return or dividend and a specified limited redemption and liquidation price.
Warrants - A corporation can also raise additional capital by issuing warrants. A warrant, normally issued on a detachable basis, allows its holders the right, but not the obligation, to subscribe to new shares at a set price during a specified period of time. It is usually provided free of charge and traded separately in the securities market.
Philippine Deposit Receipts (PDRs) - A PDR is a security which grants the holder the right to the delivery or sale of the underlying share, and to certain other rights including additional PDR or adjustments to the terms or upon the occurrence of certain events in respect of rights issues, capital reorganizations, offers and analogous events or the distribution of cash in the event of a cash dividend on the shares. PDRs are evidences or statements nor certificates of ownership of a foreign/foreign-based corporation. For as long as the PDRs arenot exercised, the shares underlying the PDRs are and will continue to be registered in the name of and owned by and all rights pertaining to the shares shall be exercised by the issuer.
Small-Demominated Treasury Bonds (SDT-Bonds) - The SDT Bonds are long-term and relatively risk-free debt securities issued by the Bureau of Treasury (BTr) of the Republic of the Philippines. The bond is a certificate of indebtedness of the Republic of the Philippines to the owner of the SDT-Bonds.
Where can I buy shares of Stocks and/or Bonds?
In the Philippines, the only operating stock exchange is the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE). Its main function is to facilitate the buying and selling of stocks and other securities through its accredited trading participants.
The PSE has two trading floors - PSE Centre in Ortigas, Pasig City and PSE Plaza in Ayala, Makati City - where trading participants trade daily - from 9:30 a.m. to 12:10 p.m. except Saturdays, Sundays, legal holidays and days when the Central Bank Clearing Office is closed. Click Here to Read More..
Securities, on the other hand, are proof of one’s ownership or indebtedness in a company. Examples of securities are treasury bills and commercial papers, which are considered as short-term and are traded in the money market; and stocks and bonds, which are long-term and traded in the capital market. Securities are easily bought and sold in the stock market.
What types of securities can I buy in the stock market?
Most of the issues listed in the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) are common stocks. Other types of securities such as preferred stocks, warrants, PDRs and bonds are also traded.
Common Stocks - These are usually purchased for participation in the profits and control of ownership and management of the company. Holders of common stocks have voting rights. They are also entitled to an equal pro rata division of profits without preference or advantage over another stockholder. However, they have the last claim on dividends and are the last to collect in case of corporate liquidation.
Preferred Stocks- Its name is derived from preference given to the holders of these stocks over holders of common stocks. Holders of preferred stocks are entitled to receive dividends, to the extent agreed upon, before any dividends are paid to the holders of common stocks. However, preferred stocks usually have a specified limited rate of return or dividend and a specified limited redemption and liquidation price.
Warrants - A corporation can also raise additional capital by issuing warrants. A warrant, normally issued on a detachable basis, allows its holders the right, but not the obligation, to subscribe to new shares at a set price during a specified period of time. It is usually provided free of charge and traded separately in the securities market.
Philippine Deposit Receipts (PDRs) - A PDR is a security which grants the holder the right to the delivery or sale of the underlying share, and to certain other rights including additional PDR or adjustments to the terms or upon the occurrence of certain events in respect of rights issues, capital reorganizations, offers and analogous events or the distribution of cash in the event of a cash dividend on the shares. PDRs are evidences or statements nor certificates of ownership of a foreign/foreign-based corporation. For as long as the PDRs arenot exercised, the shares underlying the PDRs are and will continue to be registered in the name of and owned by and all rights pertaining to the shares shall be exercised by the issuer.
Small-Demominated Treasury Bonds (SDT-Bonds) - The SDT Bonds are long-term and relatively risk-free debt securities issued by the Bureau of Treasury (BTr) of the Republic of the Philippines. The bond is a certificate of indebtedness of the Republic of the Philippines to the owner of the SDT-Bonds.
Where can I buy shares of Stocks and/or Bonds?
In the Philippines, the only operating stock exchange is the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE). Its main function is to facilitate the buying and selling of stocks and other securities through its accredited trading participants.
The PSE has two trading floors - PSE Centre in Ortigas, Pasig City and PSE Plaza in Ayala, Makati City - where trading participants trade daily - from 9:30 a.m. to 12:10 p.m. except Saturdays, Sundays, legal holidays and days when the Central Bank Clearing Office is closed. Click Here to Read More..
5 Ways to Optimize Keywords of Blog Pages
In bringing your blog to high ranking on Google search for this competition, all you have to do is structuring your blog and then optimize its page content for search engine spiders. This approaching will enhance the blog visibility by empowering all aspects and elements of pages which will raise the blog page relevancy in Google.
One of the main factors that play an important role in Google algorithm that determine page relevancy is keyword usage. Google look these below mentioned keyword factors and apply a sort of relevancy score for each page of your blog.
1. Keyword density
Keyword density is the figure of how many times a keyword used on a blog’s page divided by the total number of words on the page. Since this competition is using keyword phrase of SEO Test then you must spread the appearances of this keyword on your blog article that will represent a moderate density. Actually there’s no fixed figure of of ideal density value for Google, but by allowing 3%-5% keyword density is quite representative for your blog to be visible enough for Google.
2. Keyword format
This is an aspect of page relevancy which measure whether keywords are bolded or italicized or underlined on a page. For example, you can do it like this SEO Test for bolding the keyword, or SEO Test for italicizing it, or SEO Test for underlining it. The best way to do this is on the first paragraph of your blog post and spread them along the whole portion of the article.
3. Keyword proximity
Keyword proximity is a measuring figure of word order and closeness of any individual words that build up a phrase in your page content. The closer words in a keyword phrase and in the correct order, the better it is to the eyes of search engines. For example, when someone searches for “SEO Test”, then Google will assigns a higher score for your page containing exactly the keyphrase “SEO Test” than if it is containing the keyphrase “Web SEO Test”.
4. Keyword placement
Google also take account where on the page your keywords are located. This is called keyword placement,which Google will look for the keywords whether it located on the page title, in headings, in body content text, in text links, or in image ALT tag. Reach this by placing the keyword “SEO Test” on the title of pages.
5. Keyword prominence
This keyword prominence is a way Google to measure how early the keywords showed up on a page. Putting your keywords “SEO Test” on the first heading in the first paragraph will bring your page more visible to Google search engine spider.
Taking into account all the above mentioned aspects and elements of keyword and applying them in to your SEO Test blog, will make your competitive advantage for this challenge rise to a significant level for the search engine will look up your keyword phrases more easily.
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One of the main factors that play an important role in Google algorithm that determine page relevancy is keyword usage. Google look these below mentioned keyword factors and apply a sort of relevancy score for each page of your blog.
1. Keyword density
Keyword density is the figure of how many times a keyword used on a blog’s page divided by the total number of words on the page. Since this competition is using keyword phrase of SEO Test then you must spread the appearances of this keyword on your blog article that will represent a moderate density. Actually there’s no fixed figure of of ideal density value for Google, but by allowing 3%-5% keyword density is quite representative for your blog to be visible enough for Google.
2. Keyword format
This is an aspect of page relevancy which measure whether keywords are bolded or italicized or underlined on a page. For example, you can do it like this SEO Test for bolding the keyword, or SEO Test for italicizing it, or SEO Test for underlining it. The best way to do this is on the first paragraph of your blog post and spread them along the whole portion of the article.
3. Keyword proximity
Keyword proximity is a measuring figure of word order and closeness of any individual words that build up a phrase in your page content. The closer words in a keyword phrase and in the correct order, the better it is to the eyes of search engines. For example, when someone searches for “SEO Test”, then Google will assigns a higher score for your page containing exactly the keyphrase “SEO Test” than if it is containing the keyphrase “Web SEO Test”.
4. Keyword placement
Google also take account where on the page your keywords are located. This is called keyword placement,which Google will look for the keywords whether it located on the page title, in headings, in body content text, in text links, or in image ALT tag. Reach this by placing the keyword “SEO Test” on the title of pages.
5. Keyword prominence
This keyword prominence is a way Google to measure how early the keywords showed up on a page. Putting your keywords “SEO Test” on the first heading in the first paragraph will bring your page more visible to Google search engine spider.
Taking into account all the above mentioned aspects and elements of keyword and applying them in to your SEO Test blog, will make your competitive advantage for this challenge rise to a significant level for the search engine will look up your keyword phrases more easily.
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