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The Thinking of Speaking
Issue #35 January / December 2019
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A User-Friendly Introduction to the Tuvaluan Language
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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.
An Indigenous Year
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The UN has declared 2019 to be the International Year of Indigenous Languages. But who decided this and why?
13 Fascinating Facts about Marshallese
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Languages exist all over the world, wherever there are people, even where nuclear testing has been done. Jared Gimbel explores other amazing facts about Marshallese.
A History of the Language of the Roma
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The Roma people, commonly known as Gypsies, have their own language with an interesting history.
Interesting Facts About Vurës
An Indigenous Language of Vanuatu
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Daniel Krauße shares his experience and knowledge of the Austronesian language Vurës, which is spoken on Vanua Lava Island in Vanuatu.
The Indigenous Languages of the UK
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Indigenous languages are everywhere and they aren't always obscure. Trisha Dunbar writes about those of the UK and why they need protection.
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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.
An Indigenous Year
The UN has declared 2019 to be the International Year of Indigenous Languages. But who decided this and why?
13 Fascinating Facts about Marshallese
Languages exist all over the world, wherever there are people, even where nuclear testing has been done. Jared Gimbel explores other amazing facts about Marshallese.
A History of the Language of the Roma
The Roma people, commonly known as Gypsies, have their own language with an interesting history.
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.
The Indigenous Languages of the UK
Indigenous languages are everywhere and they aren't always obscure. Trisha Dunbar writes about those of the UK and why they need protection.
COLUMNS
Letter From The Editor
A Call to Action
Indigenous languages are dying out and it is time to take some action to stop this.
Mark Your Calendar
Find notices of upcoming language events.
In Focus
Indigenous Faces
Languages don't have faces, but people do. These are the faces of the indigenous people whose languages are in danger of dying out.
In Others' Words
Emily McEwan
Author and publisher Dr. Emily McEwan tells us about her books, publishing company, and what she is doing to help revitalize Scottish Gaelic.
At the Cinema
Moana
In ancient Polynesia, one girl is chosen to seek out the demigod Maui and make him return a magic stone he once stole and save the islands. Her name was Moana.
Language Puzzles
Join us here every issue for a new language puzzle
Basic Guide to Nahuatl
Nahuatl is one of the most widely-spoken indigenous languages of the Americas. This is your chance to get a look at some basic Nahuatl.
At A Glance
Quick look at various language websites and resources
IN OTHER ISSUES
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 ...
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.
Language Creation and Deities
Many people believe in a higher being or a divine force behind what they do. What about languages? Are their "language gods" who have shaped language creation or guide us...
Why Do People Learn Languages?
People who study languages beyond just their native one ask many questions regarding which languages are the best or worst to learn. But why do these people actually lear...
Google Translate Exposed:
The Truth Behind Everyone's Favorite Translator
While being the most used machine translation service in the world, Google Translate has both good and bad aspects. Guest writer Paul pulls back the digital curtain to sh...
The Question Of Practice
An International Language Is Possible
This excerpt from "International Language - Past, Present & Future" by W. J. Clark, 1907, shows us how International Auxiliary Languages were viewed when they were first ...
Special Feature
Avoiuli
Cultures and languages influence each other, but how often does a cultural practice become a form of writing a language? On the island nation of Vanuatu, this has happene...
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...
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