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The Thinking of Speaking
Issue #15 May / June 2015
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How Do You Say It?
A look at sound notation systems
A new language means new words, new grammar, and new sounds. But how do learn to pronounce those new sounds if you only have written resources? We look at some common sound notation systems.
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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 person? Such is the life of pidgins and creoles.
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Who Are You To Learn A Language?
Are you having a problem learning a new language? Do you believe that you just aren't capable of learning one? Guest writer and neurolinguist Jimmy Mello has some advice for you!
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COLUMNS
Most of the time, when we talk about learning a language, we emphasize the importance of vocabulary and grammar. But what about being able to say what we learn?
Letter From The Editor
Sounds Like
Most of the time, when we talk about learning a language, we emphasize the importance of vocabulary and grammar. But what about being able to say what we learn?
Three friends find their path to love in their own way in the Bollywood romantic comedy, Dil Chahta Hai.
At the Cinema
Dil Chahta Hai
Three friends find their path to love in their own way in the Bollywood romantic comedy, Dil Chahta Hai.
On the south western border of the US, in a region of Mexico known as Baja California, the Yuman languages are struggling to survive. Cochimí is already extinct, and its relatives - Kiliwa, Paipai, Kumeyaay, Cocopah - may soon follow.
Languages in Peril
Yumans on the Edge
On the south western border of the US, in a region of Mexico known as Baja California, the Yuman languages are struggling to survive. Cochimí is already extinct, and its...
Like eggs, etymologies can also be scrambled sometimes. Find the history of the word in many languages.
Words in Your Mouth
Egg
Like eggs, etymologies can also be scrambled sometimes. Find the history of the word in many languages.
Guess the city and country from the article and picture.
Where Are You?
Guess the city and country from the article and picture.
A short review of language related books.
Book Look
A short review of language related books.


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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...
Language Learning Methods
Language Learning Methods
Internet
The fifth in our series of articles about language learning methods is about one of the most powerful forms: the internet.
An Art Exhibition That Spoke To Me
An Art Exhibition That Spoke To Me
Inspiration is all around us, often crossing mediums. Olivier Elzingre reveals how a performance piece affected his thinking of languages.
The Grind: Why the Faroese Hunt Whales
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...
Language Learning Methods
Language Learning Methods
Software
The fourth in our series of articles about language learning methods is about one of the newest forms: software.
Make Your Own Language Group
Make Your Own Language Group
Learning a language is easier when you do with it group, where you can share the experience and practise easily. But how do you find such a group? Teddy Nee has some sugg...
Montreal LangFest 2017: Another blowout success
Montreal LangFest 2017: Another blowout success
Every year, an event called LangFest takes place in Montreal, Canada, to celebrate and promote language learning around the world. One of this year's organizers, Tetsu Yu...
Language Perceptions
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.

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