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The Thinking of Speaking
Issue #1 January / February 2013
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The Rosetta Stone
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, which would make rivals of their countries.
Ferdinand de Saussure
Widely acclaimed as the father of modern linguistics of the 20th century, the swiss born linguist Ferdinand de Saussure was a teacher, scholar, and once a member of the Neogrammarians. His works inspired generations of linguists on two continents.
Revisited
English slang develops in many ways, even adopting and distorting words from other languages. We look back to an article from almost one hundred years ago to see how accurate it proved to be.
We Are The Linguists
Linguists and students come together for their own version of the song "We Are The World".
Language Learning Methods
We begin our first in a series of articles about language learning methods with one of the most portable: audio.
COLUMNS
Letter From The Editor
A New Parrot Time
Welcome to the first issue of the new magazine, Parrot Time!
At the Cinema
L'auberge Espagnole
Some movies show us how people from different cultures with different languages can come together to form lasting friendships. L'auberge Espagnole is such a movie that sh...
Languages in Peril
The Finno-Ugrics
There are thousands of endangered languages in the world, facing extinction as their number of speakers continue to dwindle. We look at three of them of the Finno-Ugric f...
Word on the Streets
The Russian Zone
The streets of Parleremo are named after famous masters of literature. Lemontov, Bunin and Krylov are three of these giants that we look at from Russia.
Where Are You?
Guess the city and country from the article and picture.
Celebrations
Day of the Dead
We explore the Mexican Day of the Dead celebration, in which the deceased are remembered not with sadness but with festivities.
Sections
Journals
This column is where we look at the sections of Parleremo, exploring what they are for and how to use them
IN OTHER ISSUES
Language Learning In The Globalization Era:
Translation, Culture And Power Relations
Though language learning is considered, by many, as an entertainment, it is also a political action by which the learner becomes either empowered or a subject.
How to Learn Any Language
- Breaking Down the Language Guru Myth
When studying a new language, why do so many people look to a polyglot for help? What qualifies these gurus capable of teaching and why do we ignore so many others?
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 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...
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...
Language Learning Methods
Software
The fourth in our series of articles about language learning methods is about one of the newest forms: software.
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!
Teddy Talks
Toki Pona and Tok Pisin
Teddy looks at two lesser-known languages: the constructed language Toki Pona and the creole language of Tok Pisin.