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The Thinking of Speaking
Issue #34 July / August 2018
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FEATURED
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.
Languages in Peril
There are many languages in Italy, and not all are related to Italian. Guest writer Giuseppe Delfino introduces us to the endangered language Calabrian Greek and the efforts to revive it.
Teddy Talks
Teddy looks at two lesser-known languages: the constructed language Toki Pona and the creole language of Tok Pisin.
COLUMNS
Letter From The Editor
New Apps, Old Languages
There are apps for almost everything, and this month we look at a new one for language learning by its creator. Sadly, no app can bring back an endangered language, but w...
In Focus
Paris, France
See pictures from others' travels here and be inspired to embark on your own journeys.
Book Look
Publio Aurelio - un investigatore nell'antica Roma (series)
A review of a series of books by the Italian author Danila Comastri Montanari, namely Publio Aurelio - un investigatore nell'antica Roma (Publius Aurelius Statius - an in...
At the Cinema
The Extraordinary Adventures of Adèle Blanc-Sec
To save her sister, Adèle embarks on a quest to bring back a mummy she hopes to revive who will then use his mystic powers to cure her.
Proverbs from the World
Tver Karelian
Proverbs add spice to languages. Tarja Jolma shares some from Tver Karelian here.
Language Puzzles
Join us here every issue for a new language puzzle
Basic Guide to Amharic
Amharic is one of the Ethiopian Semitic languages with over 20 million speakers. This is your chance to get a look at some basic Amharic.
At A Glance
Quick look at various language websites and resources
IN OTHER ISSUES
Otto Jespersen
Progress of Language
Otto Jespersen was a Danish linguist who was not only active in language teaching reform but also instrumental in the creation of the international phonetic alphabet and ...
Building a Language Dream
LingoHut started with an idea from two people united to help others like them. This is how it began.
The Cost of Free Language Resources
When learning a language, it is great to find so many resources available which do not cost anything to use. However, nothing is ever truly free, and someone gave up some...
At the Cinema
Around the World in 80 Days
Traveing the world is a grand adventure, something we can thoroughly enjoy. The same cannot be said of Disney's adaptation of Jules Verne's novel "Around the World in 80 ...
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.
Language Perceptions
We have all been asked what our favourite languages are. Now we ask the question 'Why?'. Here is a look at some ways we form opinions about various tongues.
Religion in Culture
While we recognize people have many different religious views, or none at all, we sometimes overlook the way religion forms much of the culture around us.
