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The Thinking of Speaking
Issue #3 May / June 2013
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The Voynich Script
This medieval book contains bizarre illustrations and a mysterious script which no one has been able to translate. Is it a fantastical look at the world around us, or some bizarre hoax?
Benjamin Whorf
Whorf took a very unconventional approach to studying linguistics, both in the manner in which he started and the views he took. His work extended into several fields and he pursued everything with a fierce passion for answers to the world.
A Language Dream
A guest writer tells us about a language dream he had one night.
Revisited
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.
Language Learning Methods
The third in our series of articles about language learning methods is about the oldest and most widely accepted: classes.
COLUMNS
Letter From The Editor
Freaking Out
Freaking out. How strange are you for loving languages?
At the Cinema
Lost in Translation
Two strangers at different parts of their lives find a connection in foreign Japan.
Languages in Peril
The Polish Connection
These endangered languages have fought hard for their acceptance as true languages, and now they must fight for their very existence. These are the the slavonic languages...
Word on the Streets
Romanian Poets
The streets of Parleremo are named after famous masters of literature. In this issue, we look at two from Romania: Eminescu, Alecsandri.
Where Are You?
Guess the city and country from the article and picture.
Celebrations
Holi
Holi is celebrated throughout India every year in a number of ways, celebrating renewal, triumph of good over evil, and love.
Sections
Language Exchange
This column is where we look at the sections of Parleremo, exploring what they are for and how to use them
IN OTHER ISSUES
How to Learn Any Language
- Breaking Down the Language Guru Myth
When studying a new language, why do so many people look to a polyglot for help? What qualifies these gurus capable of teaching and why do we ignore so many others?
Why English Is Different Than Any Other Language
Guest writer Agnieszka Karch relates how she first became interested in other languages and how learning English was different than the others for her.
The Ultimate Fate of Language Learning
While for many people, learning languages is not only a passion but also a possible career, to many more, it is an inconvenience which they would like to remove. If that ...
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.
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.
How Do You Say It?
A look at sound notation systems
A new language means new words, new grammar, and new sounds. But how do learn to pronounce those new sounds if you only have written resources? We look at some common sou...
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...
Language Learning Methods
Books
The second in our series of articles about language learning methods covers probably the most popular: books.
