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The Thinking of Speaking
Issue #20 March / April 2016
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On Being Bilingual
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Bilingualism is the expression of a cultural identity, but there are several kinds of bilingualism and ways to become that way. Olivier Elzingre examines what it means to be bilingual.
Language Creation and Deities
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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 in our linguistic endeavours?
A Medley of Virtual Languages
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LingoHut is a free online language learning platform. Founder Kendal Knetemann writes about its concept, history, and how we can all help each other.
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On Being Bilingual
Bilingualism is the expression of a cultural identity, but there are several kinds of bilingualism and ways to become that way. Olivier Elzingre examines what it means to be bilingual.
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 in our linguistic endeavours?
A Medley of Virtual Languages
LingoHut is a free online language learning platform. Founder Kendal Knetemann writes about its concept, history, and how we can all help each other.
COLUMNS
Letter From The Editor
Double Speak
Not everyone chooses to learn another language. Some people grow up bilingual, and in this issue, we examine just what that means.
In Others' Words
Siskia Lagomarsino
We interview Siskia Lagomarsino, creator of "The Polyglotist", and find out how she got started teaching others with her own technique of natural language learning.
At the Cinema
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
Now considered a classic of Bollywood films, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge tells the story of how a young man and woman fall in love, are separated because of an arranged m...
Where Are You?
Guess the city and country from the article and picture.
Basic Guide to Polish
Polish is a Slavic language of Europe. Try our basic guide to the learn the basics of it.
At A Glance
Quick look at various language websites and resources
IN OTHER ISSUES
Revisited
Words Which Have Changed Their Meaning
Languages are constantly changing. Even while they adopt words from other languages or create new ones, some words also change their meanings.
Learning A Language Is Learning Its Culture
Many people learn a language as part of a learning a country's culture. Guest writer Lucia Leite explains how language and culture are tied even more directly than we thi...
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.
Why Fluent English Language is Important for Business
Speaking English fluently is an important part of handling successful business transactions around the world. Guest writer Ben Russel speaks about this and how fluent Eng...
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.
A Peek into Pinyin
Languages with non-Latin alphabets are often a major concern for language learners. The process of converting a non-Latin alphabet into something familiar is called "Roma...
Building a Language Dream
LingoHut started with an idea from two people united to help others like them. This is how it began.
A Language Dream
A guest writer tells us about a language dream he had one night.
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