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The Thinking of Speaking
Issue #35 January / December 2019
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FEATURED
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
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
A Medley of Virtual Languages
LingoHut is a free online language learning platform. Founder Kendal Knetemann writes about its concept, history, and how we can all help each other.
Language Learning Methods
Books
The second in our series of articles about language learning methods covers probably the most popular: books.
Language Perceptions
We have all been asked what our favourite languages are. Now we ask the question 'Why?'. Here is a look at some ways we form opinions about various tongues.
Languages in Peril
Calabrian Greek
There are many languages in Italy, and not all are related to Italian. Guest writer Giuseppe Delfino introduces us to the endangered language Calabrian Greek and the effo...
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.
Language Conflicts
Bokmål vs. Nynorsk
Languages don't always get along with each other. Sometimes, they don't even get along with themselves. Norwegian is a language that has two written forms: Bokmål vs. Ny...
Teddy Talks
Language Meetups
As the beginning of a new regular column, Teddy Nee talks about his experience with joining and starting language meetups.
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 a...
