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The Thinking of Speaking
Issue #20 March / April 2016
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FEATURED
On Being Bilingual
Bilingualism is the expression of a cultural identity, but there are several kinds of bilingualism and ways to become that way. Olivier Elzingre examines what it means to be bilingual.
Language Creation and Deities
Many people believe in a higher being or a divine force behind what they do. What about languages? Are their "language gods" who have shaped language creation or guide us in our linguistic endeavours?
A Medley of Virtual Languages
LingoHut is a free online language learning platform. Founder Kendal Knetemann writes about its concept, history, and how we can all help each other.
COLUMNS
Letter From The Editor
Double Speak
Not everyone chooses to learn another language. Some people grow up bilingual, and in this issue, we examine just what that means.
In Others' Words
Siskia Lagomarsino
We interview Siskia Lagomarsino, creator of "The Polyglotist", and find out how she got started teaching others with her own technique of natural language learning.
At the Cinema
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
Now considered a classic of Bollywood films, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge tells the story of how a young man and woman fall in love, are separated because of an arranged m...
Where Are You?
Guess the city and country from the article and picture.
Basic Guide to Polish
Polish is a Slavic language of Europe. Try our basic guide to the learn the basics of it.
At A Glance
Quick look at various language websites and resources
IN OTHER ISSUES
Languages in Peril
The Good Language of Brazil
Many of the indigenous languages of the Brazilian Amazon are dying out. Eugênio Brito describes exactly what is happening to one, and what he and others are doing to sav...
Revisited
Words From National Character
There are many words that we have adopted into English regarding other peoples of the world. Sadly, these are rarely truly reflective of their national character.
Which Language Is...?
People love to ask questions about languages and language learning. There are a variety of them that really can't be answered, and it those that we will attempt to answer...
How Can My Study Book Be Monolingual?
Ever seen one of those language course books which is only written in the language it is meant to be teaching? Wonder how they could be useful. Tarja Jolma shares her kno...
Otto Jespersen
Progress of Language
Otto Jespersen was a Danish linguist who was not only active in language teaching reform but also instrumental in the creation of the international phonetic alphabet and ...
A New Sicilian Author on the Horizon
Life has a way of taking us on paths we never expected but ended up being somehow right. Bestselling author Mary Ann Vitale tells how her life brought her to writing chil...
Who Are You To Learn A Language?
Are you having a problem learning a new language? Do you believe that you just aren't capable of learning one? Guest writer and neurolinguist Jimmy Mello has some advice ...
Interesting Facts About Vurës
An Indigenous Language of Vanuatu
Daniel Krauße shares his experience and knowledge of the Austronesian language Vurës, which is spoken on Vanua Lava Island in Vanuatu.