Parrot Time Magazine
Parrot Time
The Thinking of Speaking
Issue #28 July / August 2017
Home
Editorials
Featured
Artifacts
Book Reviews
Movie Reviews
Interviews
Languages in Peril
Culture
Search
Archives
Scriveremo
Home
Editorials
Featured
Artifacts
Book Reviews
Movie Reviews
Interviews
Languages in Peril
Culture
Search
Archives
FEATURED
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.
Language Learning in Resource Poor Languages
~~~
Learning another language is hard, even when you have plenty of materials for it. For those less popular or in poorer regions of the world, it is almost impossible. John Rigdon talks about his own experiences and research.
Why Fluent English Language is Important for Business
~~~
Speaking English fluently is an important part of handling successful business transactions around the world. Guest writer Ben Russel speaks about this and how fluent English is vital in other areas.
In Others' Words
Máirín F Millward
~~~
In this month's interview, we talked with the Scottish polyglot, Máirín F Millward, about her blog, her travels, and her languages.
1
2
3
4
Read PDF online here
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.
Language Learning in Resource Poor Languages
Learning another language is hard, even when you have plenty of materials for it. For those less popular or in poorer regions of the world, it is almost impossible. John Rigdon talks about his own experiences and research.
Why Fluent English Language is Important for Business
Speaking English fluently is an important part of handling successful business transactions around the world. Guest writer Ben Russel speaks about this and how fluent English is vital in other areas.
In Others' Words
Máirín F Millward
In this month's interview, we talked with the Scottish polyglot, Máirín F Millward, about her blog, her travels, and her languages.
COLUMNS
Letter From The Editor
The Finer Points
Attention to detail is what turns a good product into a great one. Magazines, books, and videos all benefit from the extra effort.
News Brief
Get the latest in world language news.
Mark Your Calendar
Find notices of upcoming language events.
Keeping Up With The DLC
See what is going with the members of the Digital Language Collective.
In Focus
Beijing, China
See pictures from others' travels here and be inspired to embark on your own journeys.
At the Cinema
Welcome Mr. President
'Welcome Mr President' give us a funny look at the world of Italian politics when a fisherman from a small town is accidently elected the President of Italy.
Proverbs from the World
Chinese
Proverbs add spice to languages. Tarja Jolma shares some from Chinese here.
Language Puzzles
Join us here every issue for a new language puzzle
Where Are You?
Guess the city and country from the article and picture.
Book Look
Dreaming Sophia: Because Dreaming is an Art
Join Sophia on her journey to find her way from a tragic loss to her destiny in Italy in "Dreaming Sophia" by Melissa Muldoon.
Basic Guide to Finnish
Finnish is a Finno-Ugric language spoken by about 5 million people in Finland. You can start on your path to joining them with these beginner words and phrases.
At A Glance
Quick look at various language websites and resources
IN OTHER ISSUES
Languages in Peril
The Good Language of Brazil
Many of the indigenous languages of the Brazilian Amazon are dying out. Eugênio Brito describes exactly what is happening to one, and what he and others are doing to sav...
Revisited
Words Made By Great Writers
Many words in English were actually created by writers being inventive. Some of them went largely unnoticed, but a large number found their way into standard English. Her...
The Digital Language Collective
While there are so many people competing to be the best in their field, when the goal is to help others learn, sometimes a better alternative is working together. The Dig...
The Ethics of Language Teaching
Most of the time, we declare that teaching another is a beneficial action. But what about when that teaching is at the cost of another people's language or culture? Olivi...
Revisited
Early Bardic Literature in Ireland
The literature of a country is often founded firmly in the history and even the land of the country itself. In Ireland, the richness of the recorded history acutely mingl...
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.
Interesting Facts About Vurës
An Indigenous Language of Vanuatu
Daniel Krauße shares his experience and knowledge of the Austronesian language Vurës, which is spoken on Vanua Lava Island in Vanuatu.
Learning Multiple Languages with LingoHut
Games for Language creator Ulrike Rettig looks at how LingoHut can be used to learn and maintain multiple languages at the same time.
Google
