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The Thinking of Speaking
Issue #35 January / December 2019
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FEATURED
A User-Friendly Introduction to the Tuvaluan Language
On what was formerly known as the Ellice Islands lives the Polynesian language Tuvaluan. Ulufale mai! Learn some of it yourself with this look at the language.
An Indigenous Year
The UN has declared 2019 to be the International Year of Indigenous Languages. But who decided this and why?
13 Fascinating Facts about Marshallese
Languages exist all over the world, wherever there are people, even where nuclear testing has been done. Jared Gimbel explores other amazing facts about Marshallese.
A History of the Language of the Roma
The Roma people, commonly known as Gypsies, have their own language with an interesting history.
Interesting Facts About Vurës
Daniel Krauße shares his experience and knowledge of the Austronesian language Vurës, which is spoken on Vanua Lava Island in Vanuatu.
The Indigenous Languages of the UK
Indigenous languages are everywhere and they aren't always obscure. Trisha Dunbar writes about those of the UK and why they need protection.
COLUMNS
Letter From The Editor
A Call to Action
Indigenous languages are dying out and it is time to take some action to stop this.
Mark Your Calendar
Find notices of upcoming language events.
In Focus
Indigenous Faces
Languages don't have faces, but people do. These are the faces of the indigenous people whose languages are in danger of dying out.
In Others' Words
Emily McEwan
Author and publisher Dr. Emily McEwan tells us about her books, publishing company, and what she is doing to help revitalize Scottish Gaelic.
At the Cinema
Moana
In ancient Polynesia, one girl is chosen to seek out the demigod Maui and make him return a magic stone he once stole and save the islands. Her name was Moana.
Language Puzzles
Join us here every issue for a new language puzzle
Basic Guide to Nahuatl
Nahuatl is one of the most widely-spoken indigenous languages of the Americas. This is your chance to get a look at some basic Nahuatl.
At A Glance
Quick look at various language websites and resources
IN OTHER ISSUES
LingoHut - A Simple And Effective Language Learning Resource
Teacher and language site skeptic Oliver Elzingre shares his thoughts on the learning platform.
Why Do People Learn Languages?
People who study languages beyond just their native one ask many questions regarding which languages are the best or worst to learn. But why do these people actually lear...
Review of Polyglot Workshops: Brazil
Guest writer Patrick Lencastre gives us his thoughts and experience, as well as sharing some tips he learned, at the Polyglot Workshop in Brazil.
Spanish E-training – The 'Big Bang' Investment
How can organizations prepare employees to communicate in Spanish to see top-line growth? Guest writer Kendal Knetemann shares her thoughts and experiences.
At the Cinema
Around the World in 80 Days
Traveing the world is a grand adventure, something we can thoroughly enjoy. The same cannot be said of Disney's adaptation of Jules Verne's novel "Around the World in 80 ...
Why I Will Never Learn the IPA
The International Phonetic Alphabet is a valuable tool for learning how to properly pronounce words. It is also something one person says he will never learn. Read Erik Z...
Fiverr and Languages:
Finding Translators on the Mini Jobs Network
One person's experience with using Fiverr for small jobs, including translating and proofreading foreign texts.
Revisited
Proverbs
Proverbs are born from common sense expressions and metaphors. We look back to an article from almost one hundred years ago at some English proverbs and what they really ...
