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The Thinking of Speaking
Issue #26 March / April 2017
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Language Learning In The Globalization Era:
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.
When Pigs Fly
One of the hardest parts of becoming fluent in another language is becoming able to properly use and understand figurative language. In this article, Tarja Jolma shares her love of proverbs and their importance.
Introducing Words R Us
Words mean things and are the heart of a language. John C. Rigdon introduces us to "Words R US", a project which has at its heart a huge collection of words in multiple languages.
Languages in Peril
Many of the indigenous languages of the Brazilian Amazon are dying out. Eugênio Brito describes exactly what is happening to one, and what he and others are doing to save it.
COLUMNS
Letter From The Editor
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News Brief
Get the latest in world language news.
Mark Your Calendar
Find notices of upcoming language events.
In Focus
See pictures from others' travels here and be inspired to embark on your own journeys.
At the Cinema
Un Sac de Billes
The story of a Jewish kid and his brother escaping the Nazi persecution in occupied France is recounted in Un Sac de Billes and reviewed by Olivier Elzingre.
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
Aikainen lintu nappaa madon. Sananlaskuja läheltä ja kaukaa
A review of Axel Scheffler's book "Aikainen Lintu Nappaa Madon. Sananlaskuja Läheltä Ja Kaukaa".
Basic Guide to Croatian
Croatian is the form of Serbo-Croatian spoken by Croats, mainly in Croatia and former parts of Yugoslavia. Here are some beginner words and phrases in Croatian for you to...
At A Glance
Quick look at various language websites and resources
IN OTHER ISSUES
Review of Polyglot Workshops: Brazil
Guest writer Patrick Lencastre gives us his thoughts and experience, as well as sharing some tips he learned, at the Polyglot Workshop in Brazil.
Revisited
Legends of Maui - Maui Snaring the Sun
Maui is a demi god who is a major figure in the mythology of the Pacific nations. This article talks about one of his great feats: his capturing of the sun.
A Language Dream
A guest writer tells us about a language dream he had one night.
Language Learning Methods
Audio
We begin our first in a series of articles about language learning methods with one of the most portable: audio.
4 Ways To Learn Through Reading
Reading is the most basic skill to achieve in learning a language, but what are the best ways to practise this? Guest writer Teddy Nee shares his advice on maximizing you...
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.
Edward Sapir
Patterns of Language
Anthropologist and linguist Edward Sapir combined his study of Native American Indians and their languages with his own studies of grammar and phonemes to create a whole...
Rohonc Codex
Hungarian Enigma
The Voynich Manuscript isn't the only volume of text and images that hasn't been translated. The Rohonc Codex is another mystery, although not as well known.