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The Thinking of Speaking
Issue #23 September / October 2016
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Six Ways To Choose Which Languages To Learn
Deciding to learn a language is easy. Deciding which language to learn is a bit trickier. Teddy Nee offers six methods you can use to make the choice.
Learning Spanish
When studying Spanish, there are some things which make it easier and some things which make it harder than other languages. Guest writer Eldon Mirjah tells us a few and his suggestion for getting an edge.
COLUMNS
Letter From The Editor
Hope and Failing
The future is unknown, so we look at the past for clues. When that looks bleak, we look for hope.
At the Cinema
The Last King (Birkebeinerne)
Historical fictions provide us with both entertainment and education. Learn about Norwegian history and have an adventure with The Last King.
Celebrations
Birkebeinerrennet
Thousands of people participate in the Birkebeinerrennet, a long distance cross-country ski marathon, each year to commemorate the saving of the infant heir to the Norweg...
Where Are You?
Guess the city and country from the article and picture.
Book Look
Langenscheidt Dictionaries
A review of Langenscheidt Dictionaries.
Basic Guide to Swedish
Swedish is a Germanic language, spoken mainly in Sweden by about 9 million people. Here are some beginner words and phrases in Swedish for a basic introduction to it.
At A Glance
Quick look at various language websites and resources
IN OTHER ISSUES
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...
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...
Of Pidgins and Creoles
A look at how some languages are born
Just like any living creature, languages grow, evolve, and die. Did you also know they can also be born and grow in a natural way, without being created by a single perso...
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...
On Being Bilingual
Bilingualism is the expression of a cultural identity, but there are several kinds of bilingualism and ways to become that way. Olivier Elzingre examines what it means to...
Constructed Languages
Making It All Up
Artificially made languages, called "constructed languages", or conlangs, are a large part of the language world, having their own purposes. They also sometimes bring out...
Easier Way to Learn Languages Fast
There are a few tricks you can use to learn a language easier, as guest author Teddy Lee shows us. It is all in the family.
Which Language Is...?
People love to ask questions about languages and language learning. There are a variety of them that really can't be answered, and it those that we will attempt to answer...