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Issue #28 July / August 2017
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Language Perceptions
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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
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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
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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
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In this month's interview, we talked with the Scottish polyglot, Máirín F Millward, about her blog, her travels, and her languages.
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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
Playing Games with Language
Learning vocabulary for a new language can be boring and tedious. But what if it was fun, like a game, and you got rewards for doing it? Enter the newest trend in learnin...
Linguistics Love Song
In time for Valentine's day is this song to sing to your linguist lover.
Learning A Language Is Learning Its Culture
Many people learn a language as part of a learning a country's culture. Guest writer Lucia Leite explains how language and culture are tied even more directly than we thi...
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.
The Secret Life of Diacritics
Ever look at a word and see little marks about certain letters, like a squiggly line or a pair of dots? Ever wonder what they are and why they are there? Welcome to the s...
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...
The Opportunity to Succeed
Author John C Rigdon explains more of Kendal's efforts to bring LingoHut to life and ensuring its place in the learning community.
Revisited
Words Which Have Changed Their Meaning
Languages are constantly changing. Even while they adopt words from other languages or create new ones, some words also change their meanings.
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