Parrot Time - At A Glance

At A Glance

by Erik Zidowecki

September / October 2016 | asd

General Language

Omniglot
Omniglot is an encyclopedia of writing systems and languages. This site has been around for a long time and is full of useful information on languages, writing systems, and more. It has a forum as well and a very active Facebook group.
http://www.omniglot.com/

Translators & Dictionaries

Dicts.info
Large collection of dictionaries for many world languages. Dictionaries are freely available online for all users. Language software allows for use of many dictionaries offline.
http://www.dicts.info/

Language Communities

LingQ
"LingQ is a vibrant community of passionate, enthusiastic language learners and native speaker tutors. The combination of awesome people and effective methodology make LingQ the best place to learn a language."
https://www.lingq.com/en/

Language Schools and Institutes

Language Proficiency Tests Online
Transparent Language provides this opportunity for you to test your proficiency level in various foreign languages. We have based this test on the standard grammar and vocabulary that you would find in any language-learning materials.
http://www.transparent.com/language-resources/tests.html

Specific Language

Speakdutch.nl
SpeakDutch.nl is voluntary effort with a mission to offer free Dutch lessons to anyone, anywhere. All time invested in developing the site is therefore fully voluntary.
http://www.speakdutch.nl/
Dutch

LeanPolishFeelGood.com
"Welcome to LearnPolishFeelGood.com! Polish grammar can be quite difficult, but practising with our grammar and vocabulary tests will help you on your way to becoming fluent."
http://www.learnpolishfeelgood.com/
Polish

Newspapers & Magazines

Il Messaggero
Most popular daily newspaper in Rome and central Italy; from Rome.
http://www.ilmessaggero.it/
Italian

Haribhoomi
Hindi daily newspaper simultaneously published from Haryana, Delhi, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh. Hari Bhoomi is a Member of Indian News Paper Society & Audit Bureau of Circulations.
http://www.haribhoomi.com/
Hindi

At A Glance
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Celebrations

Birkebeinerrennet

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Book Look

Langenscheidt Dictionaries

A review of Langenscheidt Dictionaries.

At the Cinema

The Last King (Birkebeinerne)

Historical fictions provide us with both entertainment and education. Learn about Norwegian history and have an adventure with The Last King.

Where Are You?

Guess the city and country from the article and picture.

Basic Guide to Swedish

Swedish is a Germanic language, spoken mainly in Sweden by about 9 million people. Here are some beginner words and phrases in Swedish for a basic introduction to it.

Learning Spanish

The trials, the tribulations and one triumphant learning hack

When studying Spanish, there are some things which make it easier and some things which make it harder than other languages. Guest writer Eldon Mirjah tells us a few and ...

Six Ways To Choose Which Languages To Learn

Deciding to learn a language is easy. Deciding which language to learn is a bit trickier. Teddy Nee offers six methods you can use to make the choice.

Letter From The Editor

Hope and Failing

The future is unknown, so we look at the past for clues. When that looks bleak, we look for hope.

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	Letter From The Editor - Hope and Failing
	Six Ways To Choose Which Languages To Learn
	Learning Spanish - The trials, the tribulations and one triumphant learning hack
	At the Cinema - The Last King (Birkebeinerne)
	Celebrations - Birkebeinerrennet
	Where Are You?
	Book Look - Langenscheidt Dictionaries
	Basic Guide to Swedish
	At A Glance
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