Even black is white

You are more tired than ever.
You have only worked today.
You had just some minutes for rest.
But you'd be more tired when bored.

Your father is ill, your mother is worried.
Your brother drinks too much.
Your sister does not find any job.
But you are healthy and you can study.

Grandfather is dead, grandmother is far away.
Uncle Sam is playing wargames, aunt Glory is playing lottery.
Godfather thinks only about his job. Godmother wants only to be alone.
But you can find the person that you know the best.

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by shokin

English Phonetic Spelling

When speaking on the telephone, it is sometimes useful to spell a word using English Phonetic Spelling. To spell "Club", for example, you would say: "C for Charlie, L for Lima, U for Uniform, B for Bravo."

It is very easy to learn English Phonetic Spelling. Start by spelling your name, then your company or address. Soon, you will know the whole alphabet. It also helps to remember that there are several groups of words that go together:

• Dances: Foxtrot, Tango
• Shakespeare: Romeo & Juliet
• Men's first names: Charlie, Mike, Oscar, Victor
• Cities: Lima, Quebec

» Here is the full alphabet

a) oxygen
b) glass
c) smoke

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