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The Thinking of Speaking
Issue #4 July / August 2013
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The Phaistos Disc
Puzzle of Crete
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Perhaps the worlds greatest linguistic puzzle, the Phaistos Disc, found in the basement of an ancient palace, has confused scholars for a century with it's unknown text and purpose, and to this day remains undeciphered.
Otto Jespersen
Progress of Language
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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 the work being done on international auxiliary languages.
Revisited
Stories In The Names Of Places
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Every place, from small towns to entire continents, have names, and those names have stories behind them. We look at where some of the world's place names come from in English.
New Souls
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A story of breaking through in language listening... and getting a new soul.
Language Learning Methods
Software
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The fourth in our series of articles about language learning methods is about one of the newest forms: software.
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The Phaistos Disc
Puzzle of Crete
Perhaps the worlds greatest linguistic puzzle, the Phaistos Disc, found in the basement of an ancient palace, has confused scholars for a century with it's unknown text and purpose, and to this day remains undeciphered.
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 the work being done on international auxiliary languages.
Revisited
Stories In The Names Of Places
Every place, from small towns to entire continents, have names, and those names have stories behind them. We look at where some of the world's place names come from in English.
New Souls
A story of breaking through in language listening... and getting a new soul.
Language Learning Methods
Software
The fourth in our series of articles about language learning methods is about one of the newest forms: software.
COLUMNS
Letter From The Editor
Linguist or Polyglot
Linguist or Polyglot. People often confuse the two terms. Which one are you?
At the Cinema
Kukushka - The Cuckoo
The end of the war tosses two soldiers from opposite sides together with a native woman. None of them can understand the others' languages, but despite the constant confu...
Celebrations
Carnival
Every year, Catholics around the world prepare themselves for the religious tradtion of Lent by indulging in a huge party that can last for weeks, called Carnival.
Languages in Peril
The Salish Tragedy
When long isolated native people meet with colonizing Europeans, the results can be devasting to both the people and their language. The First Nations of North America ar...
Word on the Streets
Kannada Writers
The streets of Parleremo are named after famous masters of literature. In this issue, we look at three from Kannada: Srikantaiah, Krishnasastry, Adiga.
Where Are You?
Guess the city and country from the article and picture.
Sections
Parleremo YouTube
Posting videos for everyone to see has become part of the online culture, and that includes creating video lessons for langauges. Parleremo YouTube helps collect the best...
IN OTHER ISSUES
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...
Pencak Silat
Martial arts are prominant in many Asian cultures, not just as fighting styles but as ways to spiritual harmony. One form which is rarely talked about is found in Indones...
Spanish E-training – The 'Big Bang' Investment
How can organizations prepare employees to communicate in Spanish to see top-line growth? Guest writer Kendal Knetemann shares her thoughts and experiences.
Stepping Up Your Language
Learning another language is a challenge, so what better way to tackle it than using a challenge? The Step Up Language Program (SULP) is just that, as outlined by Jeffers...
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 Rosetta Stone
Triple Cypher
In Egypt, the key to unlocking the mysterious hieroglyphics, the Rosetta Stone, was caught up in the lives of a boy king, a French general, and the work of two scholars, ...
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 Grind: Why the Faroese Hunt Whales
Whale hunting, called grindadráp, is an important part of the lifestyle of the Faroe Islands. For some, it is also very controversial. We take a look at the discussion f...
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