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The Thinking of Speaking
Issue #17 September / October 2015
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FEATURED
The Cost of Free Language Resources
When learning a language, it is great to find so many resources available which do not cost anything to use. However, nothing is ever truly free, and someone gave up something to make that for you.
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.
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.
Dream, decide, do - tips from a polyglot
Polyglot and CEO of Europeonline gives us her list of tips on how to learn languages and become inspired for life!
COLUMNS
Letter From The Editor
Free Things
Who doesn't like free things? Just remember, even free things cost something to someone.
At the Cinema
Cambio de Ruta
Nicté is a wonderful tour guide in Mexico whose life abruptly changes when her company is sold and she falls in love with the son of the new owner.
Languages in Peril
Talysh
The Northwestern Iranian language of Talysh and its people have been persecuted and are now in danger of becoming extinct. Even with current efforts to revive it, Talysh ...
Where Are You?
Guess the city and country from the article and picture.
App Rev
Tandem
A review of the language learning app for iOS "Tandem"
Book Look
Language Master Key
A review of Ron Gullekson's book "Language Master Key".
At A Glance
Quick look at various language websites and resources
IN OTHER ISSUES
Language Learning In The Globalization Era:
Translation, Culture And Power Relations
Though language learning is considered, by many, as an entertainment, it is also a political action by which the learner becomes either empowered or a subject.
Language Learning and Translation
It isn't always beneficial to be thinking in you target language as you learn. Sometimes, translating between your native language and the new one can give you more insig...
Language Learning Methods
Internet
The fifth in our series of articles about language learning methods is about one of the most powerful forms: the internet.
Broadening The Mind Travels The World
Guest writer Olivier Elzingre shares his thoughts on study abroad programs as well as a look at their history over the centuries.
Parrot Time on Patreon
Patrons have an honored practice of making great works of art and architecture come to life. Now is your a chance to become a patron to another great work, Parrot Time.
Language Learning Methods
Software
The fourth in our series of articles about language learning methods is about one of the newest forms: software.
The Learning Mindset
Language learning isn't a straight course. You will encounter both success and failure along the way. Kendal Knetemann gives her advice on how to get the right attitude.
Chatting in Languages Online
Part 2: Voice Chats
This is the second part of our article on online chats. It talks about using voice chats, specifically Team Speak and Skype, and the problems with getting people using th...
