10 Funny-Sounding & Interesting Words
25 Febrero, 2016
Bumfuzzle
Definition:
Confuse; perplex; fluster
Example:
"Irish can bumfuzzle any team" – headline about the Notre Dame "Fighting Irish" football team, Chicago Tribune, October 27, 2002
About the Word:
Bumfuzzle may have begun as dumfound, which was then altered first into dumfoozle and then into bumfoozle. Dumfound (or dumbfound) remains a common word today, butbumfuzzle unfortunately is extremely rare.
Secrets of learning a language quickly
22 Abril, 2015
Picture this: You want to apply for a dream assignment abroad. There's just one problem. You need foreign language skills that you don't have — and time is not on your side.
It might sound like an impossible task, but according to language experts, you can learn basic communication skills in weeks and master the basics of a foreign language in several months. While you might not quickly reach the fluency that allows you to understand great foreign literature classics, you can, though, quickly hone in on phrases and technical language specific to your needs whether you are working with the diplomatic service or a blue chip multinational.