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The Thinking of Speaking
Issue #3 May / June 2013
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The Voynich Script
Cryptic Codex
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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
Relativity of Language
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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
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A guest writer tells us about a language dream he had one night.
Revisited
Words From National Character
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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
Classes
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The third in our series of articles about language learning methods is about the oldest and most widely accepted: classes.
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The Voynich Script
Cryptic Codex
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
Relativity of Language
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
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.
Language Learning Methods
Classes
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
Polyglot Events All Around The World
You Are Not Alone
Sometimes when we study independently, we can feel isolated in our language pursuits. However, as Jimmy Mello shows us, there are language meetings going on all around th...
Constructed Languages
Making It All Up
Artificially made languages, called "constructed languages", or conlangs, are a large part of the language world, having their own purposes. They also sometimes bring out...
A User-Friendly Introduction to the Tuvaluan Language
On what was formerly known as the Ellice Islands lives the Polynesian language Tuvaluan. Ulufale mai! Learn some of it yourself with this look at the language.
Languages in Peril
Save Medan Hokkien!
Guest writer Teddy Nee talks about the endangered language of Medan Hokkien and it's importance to him personally.
Speaking with Aliens
When we travel beyond this planet in science fiction movies and TV shows, we are bound to meet non-humans, yet we always find a way to communicate. We will look at some o...
Montreal LangFest 2017: Another blowout success
Every year, an event called LangFest takes place in Montreal, Canada, to celebrate and promote language learning around the world. One of this year's organizers, Tetsu Yu...
Can a Language Die?
We talk about languages dying and becoming extinct, as if they were creatures. While that is a romantic notion, a language is not really alive, so how can it die?
Who Are You To Learn A Language?
Are you having a problem learning a new language? Do you believe that you just aren't capable of learning one? Guest writer and neurolinguist Jimmy Mello has some advice ...
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