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The Thinking of Speaking
Issue #19 January / February 2016
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Motivation
Expressing oneself and the expression of oneself in language learning
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A look at what motivation is, some of the science behind it, and how that all relates to language learning.
Motivation Killers in Learning a Language
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So many people talk about ways to get motivated when learning a language, but what about what causes people to lose interest?
Mixing Languages and Relationships
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With Valentine's Day coming soon, many of us are thinking about our relationships. Our love of languages can be a major part of those, but not always in a good way.
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Motivation
Expressing oneself and the expression of oneself in language learning
A look at what motivation is, some of the science behind it, and how that all relates to language learning.
Motivation Killers in Learning a Language
So many people talk about ways to get motivated when learning a language, but what about what causes people to lose interest?
Mixing Languages and Relationships
With Valentine's Day coming soon, many of us are thinking about our relationships. Our love of languages can be a major part of those, but not always in a good way.
COLUMNS
Letter From The Editor
Making it Happen
For everything we do, there is a reason for it. That motivation is vital to our success, but understanding what motivates us and why is tricky. We look at what drives us ...
In Others' Words
Brian Powers
We interview Brian Powers, creator of "Languages Around the Globe", to find out more about the man behind the blog.
At the Cinema
Cutting Room Floor
While we try to find films you will like to see, not all make it through a first viewing. The two reviewed here proved too dull to even be watched completely.
Languages in Peril
Cyprus' Language Revival Approach Problem
Blogger Michael Keil writes about the endangered Arabic dialect spoken by Cypriot Maronites, also called "Sanna", and what he is doing to help save it.
Where Are You?
Guess the city and country from the article and picture.
At A Glance
Quick look at various language websites and resources
IN OTHER ISSUES
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.
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 ...
Otto Dempwolff
Islands of Language
Doctor, soldier, linguist and anthropologist. Otto Dempwolff was all of these during his work with the people and languages of Austronesia.
Dream, decide, do - tips from a polyglot
Polyglot and CEO of Europeonline gives us her list of tips on how to learn languages and become inspired for life!
There Are No Wrong And Right Gestures, Only Cultural Differences
Guest writer Kendal Knetemann of LingoHut gives us the meaning of 5 different hand gestures.
LingoHut - A Simple And Effective Language Learning Resource
Teacher and language site skeptic Oliver Elzingre shares his thoughts on the learning platform.
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...
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.
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