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The Thinking of Speaking
Issue #3 May / June 2013
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The Voynich Script
This medieval book contains bizarre illustrations and a mysterious script which no one has been able to translate. Is it a fantastical look at the world around us, or some bizarre hoax?
Benjamin Whorf
Whorf took a very unconventional approach to studying linguistics, both in the manner in which he started and the views he took. His work extended into several fields and he pursued everything with a fierce passion for answers to the world.
A Language Dream
A guest writer tells us about a language dream he had one night.
Revisited
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.
Language Learning Methods
The third in our series of articles about language learning methods is about the oldest and most widely accepted: classes.
COLUMNS
Letter From The Editor
Freaking Out
Freaking out. How strange are you for loving languages?
At the Cinema
Lost in Translation
Two strangers at different parts of their lives find a connection in foreign Japan.
Languages in Peril
The Polish Connection
These endangered languages have fought hard for their acceptance as true languages, and now they must fight for their very existence. These are the the slavonic languages...
Word on the Streets
Romanian Poets
The streets of Parleremo are named after famous masters of literature. In this issue, we look at two from Romania: Eminescu, Alecsandri.
Where Are You?
Guess the city and country from the article and picture.
Celebrations
Holi
Holi is celebrated throughout India every year in a number of ways, celebrating renewal, triumph of good over evil, and love.
Sections
Language Exchange
This column is where we look at the sections of Parleremo, exploring what they are for and how to use them
IN OTHER ISSUES
Teddy Talks
Can You Speak Bahasa?
Teddy talks about Bahasa language and how it is related to other languages around it.
Playing Games with Language
Learning vocabulary for a new language can be boring and tedious. But what if it was fun, like a game, and you got rewards for doing it? Enter the newest trend in learnin...
Religion in Culture
While we recognize people have many different religious views, or none at all, we sometimes overlook the way religion forms much of the culture around us.
Easier Way to Learn Languages Fast
There are a few tricks you can use to learn a language easier, as guest author Teddy Lee shows us. It is all in the family.
Linear A & Linear B
Lost Minoan
Crete is famous for it's mythological Minotaur, the half-man, half-bull creature that prowled a labyrinth, devouring young sacrifices. However, Crete is also the home of ...
The Opportunity to Succeed
Author John C Rigdon explains more of Kendal's efforts to bring LingoHut to life and ensuring its place in the learning community.
Revisited
Words Made By Great Writers
Many words in English were actually created by writers being inventive. Some of them went largely unnoticed, but a large number found their way into standard English. Her...
When Languages Meet
Languages and people are often bound together in their destinies, so when two groups of people come together, their respective languages are also affected. The outcomes o...