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The Thinking of Speaking
Issue #19 January / February 2016
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Motivation
Expressing oneself and the expression of oneself in language learning
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A look at what motivation is, some of the science behind it, and how that all relates to language learning.
Motivation Killers in Learning a Language
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So many people talk about ways to get motivated when learning a language, but what about what causes people to lose interest?
Mixing Languages and Relationships
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With Valentine's Day coming soon, many of us are thinking about our relationships. Our love of languages can be a major part of those, but not always in a good way.
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Motivation
Expressing oneself and the expression of oneself in language learning
A look at what motivation is, some of the science behind it, and how that all relates to language learning.
Motivation Killers in Learning a Language
So many people talk about ways to get motivated when learning a language, but what about what causes people to lose interest?
Mixing Languages and Relationships
With Valentine's Day coming soon, many of us are thinking about our relationships. Our love of languages can be a major part of those, but not always in a good way.
COLUMNS
Letter From The Editor
Making it Happen
For everything we do, there is a reason for it. That motivation is vital to our success, but understanding what motivates us and why is tricky. We look at what drives us ...
In Others' Words
Brian Powers
We interview Brian Powers, creator of "Languages Around the Globe", to find out more about the man behind the blog.
At the Cinema
Cutting Room Floor
While we try to find films you will like to see, not all make it through a first viewing. The two reviewed here proved too dull to even be watched completely.
Languages in Peril
Cyprus' Language Revival Approach Problem
Blogger Michael Keil writes about the endangered Arabic dialect spoken by Cypriot Maronites, also called "Sanna", and what he is doing to help save it.
Where Are You?
Guess the city and country from the article and picture.
At A Glance
Quick look at various language websites and resources
IN OTHER ISSUES
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...
How it All Started: PluraLing
PluraLing is one of the newest language learning apps available today, and its creator, Guy Catz, gives us the background on it and tells how it can work for you.
Rohonc Codex
Hungarian Enigma
The Voynich Manuscript isn't the only volume of text and images that hasn't been translated. The Rohonc Codex is another mystery, although not as well known.
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.
A History of the Language of the Roma
The Roma people, commonly known as Gypsies, have their own language with an interesting history.
Revisited
Legends of Maui - Maui Snaring the Sun
Maui is a demi god who is a major figure in the mythology of the Pacific nations. This article talks about one of his great feats: his capturing of the sun.
Lasciare Andare –
Learning Italian And The Art Of Letting Go
Some people were born in the wrong country and life finds a way to correct this. Author Melissa Muldoon tells how she has adopted Italy.
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.
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