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The Thinking of Speaking
Issue #27 May / June 2017
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More About Cognates Than You Ever Wanted to Know
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Languages interact with each other, sharing aspects of grammar, writing, and vocabulary. However, coincidences also create words which only looked related. John C. Rigdon takes a look at these true and false cognates, and more.
A Peek into Pinyin
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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 "Romanization", and Tarja Jolma looks at how this was done for Mandarin Chinese.
An Art Exhibition That Spoke To Me
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Inspiration is all around us, often crossing mediums. Olivier Elzingre reveals how a performance piece affected his thinking of languages.
The Learning Mindset
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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.
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More About Cognates Than You Ever Wanted to Know
Languages interact with each other, sharing aspects of grammar, writing, and vocabulary. However, coincidences also create words which only looked related. John C. Rigdon takes a look at these true and false cognates, and more.
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 "Romanization", and Tarja Jolma looks at how this was done for Mandarin Chinese.
An Art Exhibition That Spoke To Me
Inspiration is all around us, often crossing mediums. Olivier Elzingre reveals how a performance piece affected his thinking of languages.
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.
COLUMNS
Letter From The Editor
In This Issue
Here is a brief look at what you will find from our writers in this issue.
News Brief
Get the latest in world language news.
Mark Your Calendar
Find notices of upcoming language events.
In Focus
See pictures from others' travels here and be inspired to embark on your own journeys.
At the Cinema
Krrish
In the sequel to "Kil...Mi Gaya", a young man must figure out how to use his special powers in a world of people wanting to use him.
Language Puzzles
Join us here every issue for a new language puzzle
Proverbs from the World
Dari (Afghan Persian)
Proverbs add spice to languages. Tarja Jolma shares some from Dari here.
Where Are You?
Guess the city and country from the article and picture.
Basic Guide to French
French is one of the most popular languages in the world to learn and to many represents romance and love. Get a taste of it in our short basic guide.
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.
The Beginning Of A Surprising But Promising Partnership - LingoHut and TeachMe.vn
Vincent Esnoul tells how his site, TeachMe.vn and LingoHut joined forces to reach more people.
Language Learning Methods
Books
The second in our series of articles about language learning methods covers probably the most popular: books.
Building a Language Dream
LingoHut started with an idea from two people united to help others like them. This is how it began.
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...
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...
Are You Wasting Your Money on Language Classes?
The traditional approach to learning a new language is to attend classed for it. But is spending the time and money taking those classes really worth it, or are you wasti...
Linear A & Linear B
Lost Minoan
Crete is famous for it's mythological Minotaur, the half-man, half-bull creature that prowled a labyrinth, devouring young sacrifices. However, Crete is also the home of ...
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