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From ZDNet -- For a project scheduled to end in 2011, Plymouth University researchers will build two robots using software allowing them to interact with each other to exchange learned information like humans. The team will use language-learning techniques designed for children. According to The Engineer, the goal of the project is to teach concepts to robots including the meaning of words. As said the lead researcher, 'Robots still don't know the meaning of things. The only techniques we have at the moment are using mathematical tricks and statistics to produce more or less sensible replies.' These robots will be designed to encourage human interaction. They’ll have a long neck and a face in place of a grip so it can look around or at an object from all sides.
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Science: Teaching language to robots
Posted by Langorang on 2008-08-16 16:15:41
Posted by Langorang on 2008-08-16 20:11:28
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From the Seattle Times -- An outside review of Seattle Public Schools' program for immigrant students says it is one of the weakest the evaluators have ever seen, and needs nothing short of a complete overhaul. The program, the evaluators said, "is ad hoc, incoherent and directionless." They said it was "far off the mark in its ability to educate the community's newcomers very well."
From the Seattle Times -- An outside review of Seattle Public Schools' program for immigrant students says it is one of the weakest the evaluators have ever seen, and needs nothing short of a complete overhaul. The program, the evaluators said, "is ad hoc, incoherent and directionless." They said it was "far off the mark in its ability to educate the community's newcomers very well."
Education: Paying price for faulty English teaching
Posted by Langorang on 2008-08-16 16:13:34
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From the DailyNewsOnline -- THE emphasis that was once put on learning the English language became stressed less and less in the late 60s onwards. Primary school leaving examinations, then known as General Entrance Examinations, was administered in Kiswahili instead of English as it had been the case earlier.
From the DailyNewsOnline -- THE emphasis that was once put on learning the English language became stressed less and less in the late 60s onwards. Primary school leaving examinations, then known as General Entrance Examinations, was administered in Kiswahili instead of English as it had been the case earlier.
Posted by Langorang on 2008-08-19 15:56:00
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From the Anti-Defamation League -- To help Spanish speakers understand and counteract common misconceptions about Israel and the Arab-Israeli conflict, the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) produced a Spanish-language edition of its Israel advocacy guide.
From the Anti-Defamation League -- To help Spanish speakers understand and counteract common misconceptions about Israel and the Arab-Israeli conflict, the Anti-Defamation League (ADL) produced a Spanish-language edition of its Israel advocacy guide.
Posted by Langorang on 2008-08-18 14:54:51
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From the Record-Searchlight -- English, I believe, is most fun when it's misused. And no one misuses it better than small children. Leigh, my endlessly comedic 5-year-old, for example uses the words "and" and "even" interchangeably. It's great. As she describes her day, suddenly lists of friends with whom she's spent the afternoon, foods she likes or colors she uses take on an unintended, enthusiastic immediacy: "I played with Abby, even Jack."
From the Record-Searchlight -- English, I believe, is most fun when it's misused. And no one misuses it better than small children. Leigh, my endlessly comedic 5-year-old, for example uses the words "and" and "even" interchangeably. It's great. As she describes her day, suddenly lists of friends with whom she's spent the afternoon, foods she likes or colors she uses take on an unintended, enthusiastic immediacy: "I played with Abby, even Jack."
Politics and Government: Armenian language receives state protection in Ukraine
Posted by Langorang on 2008-08-16 16:13:48
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From PanARMENIAN.Net -- The Ukrainian Cabinet requested the Supreme Rada for special state support for the Armenian and Gypsy languages, reported Yerkramas. Ukrainian Deputy Minister of Foreign AffairsVolodymyr Khandogiy said that the government has approved a bill on introduction of amendments in the law "On ratification of European charter of regional or minority languages", which will be submitted to the Rada in the near future.
From PanARMENIAN.Net -- The Ukrainian Cabinet requested the Supreme Rada for special state support for the Armenian and Gypsy languages, reported Yerkramas. Ukrainian Deputy Minister of Foreign AffairsVolodymyr Khandogiy said that the government has approved a bill on introduction of amendments in the law "On ratification of European charter of regional or minority languages", which will be submitted to the Rada in the near future.
Posted by Langorang on 2008-08-16 16:17:27
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From MarketWatch -- Today Babbel.com was backed with significant investments by Kizoo and VC Fonds Berlin. The language learning website, product of the year old Berlin company, Lesson Nine GmbH, already shows substantial growth in its user base after only six months online. Building on its playful and intuitive style, the website will expand significantly in the coming months. Following this funding milestone, today Babbel.com is releasing a preview of new tutorial formats which are currently in closed beta testing.
From MarketWatch -- Today Babbel.com was backed with significant investments by Kizoo and VC Fonds Berlin. The language learning website, product of the year old Berlin company, Lesson Nine GmbH, already shows substantial growth in its user base after only six months online. Building on its playful and intuitive style, the website will expand significantly in the coming months. Following this funding milestone, today Babbel.com is releasing a preview of new tutorial formats which are currently in closed beta testing.
Posted by Langorang on 2008-08-16 13:02:29
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From Wired News -- For all the talk about memes acting like genes and cultures evolving like organisms, no theory of non-biological evolution exists -- but that could change. In a study published today in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, linguists observed an artificial language evolve from random to ordered, naturally adapting in ways that assured its reproduction.
From Wired News -- For all the talk about memes acting like genes and cultures evolving like organisms, no theory of non-biological evolution exists -- but that could change. In a study published today in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, linguists observed an artificial language evolve from random to ordered, naturally adapting in ways that assured its reproduction.
Posted by Langorang on 2008-08-16 16:15:56
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From the Meadville Tribune -- With the growing support of the community and the financial backing it needs by school board members, the World Languages committee in Crawford Central School District hopes to revolutionize the district’s curriculum by beginning to teach foreign languages in kindergarten.
From the Meadville Tribune -- With the growing support of the community and the financial backing it needs by school board members, the World Languages committee in Crawford Central School District hopes to revolutionize the district’s curriculum by beginning to teach foreign languages in kindergarten.
Community: Multilingual Americans foreign
Posted by Langorang on 2008-08-19 18:51:25
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From the Tucson Citizen -- I grew up in Hawaii hearing English, Pidgin English and Japanese, but I never really learned the latter though I did study it as an adult. Japanese language schools were forbidden after World War II. Plus, we were all trying to assimilate into being good Americans.
From the Tucson Citizen -- I grew up in Hawaii hearing English, Pidgin English and Japanese, but I never really learned the latter though I did study it as an adult. Japanese language schools were forbidden after World War II. Plus, we were all trying to assimilate into being good Americans.
Entertainment: The Stars Come Out at First Ever Spanish-Language Awards Show to Honor the Best in Hispanic Sports
Posted by Langorang on 2008-08-16 16:13:03
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From MarketWatch -- The historic Pasadena Civic Auditorium was filled with stars from both the sports and entertainment worlds as the first-ever annual "Tecate Premios Deportes" (Tecate Sports Awards) honoring Hispanic athletes in nine different categories was broadcast last night by Univision, the most-watched Spanish-language television network in America.
From MarketWatch -- The historic Pasadena Civic Auditorium was filled with stars from both the sports and entertainment worlds as the first-ever annual "Tecate Premios Deportes" (Tecate Sports Awards) honoring Hispanic athletes in nine different categories was broadcast last night by Univision, the most-watched Spanish-language television network in America.
Posted by Langorang on 2008-08-16 16:13:35
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From the Huddersfield Examiner -- I WAS pleased to read Gordon Hirst's letter concerning the potential role of Esperanto today, as it was intended, as a "second language common to all". As I write, this year’s week-long International Esperanto Congress is taking place in Rotterdam, the seat of the International Esperanto Association, which is celebrating its centenary.
From the Huddersfield Examiner -- I WAS pleased to read Gordon Hirst's letter concerning the potential role of Esperanto today, as it was intended, as a "second language common to all". As I write, this year’s week-long International Esperanto Congress is taking place in Rotterdam, the seat of the International Esperanto Association, which is celebrating its centenary.
Politics and Government: Singapore keen on expanding Malay language education ties
Posted by Langorang on 2008-08-16 16:13:23
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From the Borneo Bulletin -- The Minister of Education received a courtesy call yesterday afternoon from the Senior Parliament Secretary for Education and Home Affairs of Singapore, Masagos Zulkifli, to discuss the possibility of further bilateral cooperation between Brunei and Singapore. Masagos' visit is an extension of the efforts and commitment under the MoU signed between the two countries' education ministries on February 14, 2006.
From the Borneo Bulletin -- The Minister of Education received a courtesy call yesterday afternoon from the Senior Parliament Secretary for Education and Home Affairs of Singapore, Masagos Zulkifli, to discuss the possibility of further bilateral cooperation between Brunei and Singapore. Masagos' visit is an extension of the efforts and commitment under the MoU signed between the two countries' education ministries on February 14, 2006.
Community: Advances reshape language
Posted by Langorang on 2008-08-12 02:41:42
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From Rocky Mount Telegram -- The English language is being overwhelmed. Two decades ago, a web was just something a spider made, a mouse was the source of the squeaky sound in the wall and using words like blog, iPod and texting would have garnered blank stares.
From Rocky Mount Telegram -- The English language is being overwhelmed. Two decades ago, a web was just something a spider made, a mouse was the source of the squeaky sound in the wall and using words like blog, iPod and texting would have garnered blank stares.
Entertainment: Publish Spanish Language Articles Through ArticulosYA.com
Posted by Langorang on 2008-08-16 13:02:24
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From Centre Daily Times -- Finally there is a Spanish language article site to help web developers and marketers promote their websites. The website www.ArticulosYA.com has launched with the capability to do just that. Each article is allowed a biography which can contain up to two links back to the site of your choice. The links can be plain text or html. Now Spanish language internet marketers can write original articles in Spanish and post them to a Spanish only website where they can be indexed by all search engines.
From Centre Daily Times -- Finally there is a Spanish language article site to help web developers and marketers promote their websites. The website www.ArticulosYA.com has launched with the capability to do just that. Each article is allowed a biography which can contain up to two links back to the site of your choice. The links can be plain text or html. Now Spanish language internet marketers can write original articles in Spanish and post them to a Spanish only website where they can be indexed by all search engines.
Posted by Langorang on 2008-08-16 13:02:25
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From Xinhua -- Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Mexican writer Carlos Fuentes were awarded the "Don Quijote de la Mancha" prize for their contribution to promoting Spanish language and culture, the Santillana Foundation and Spain's Castilla-La Mancha authorities announced Thursday. Head of the Castilla-La Mancha authorities Jose Maria Barreda and Director of the Santillana Foundation Emiliano Martinez announced the decision taken by the panel of adjudicators who gathered in Toledo in central Spain.
From Xinhua -- Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Mexican writer Carlos Fuentes were awarded the "Don Quijote de la Mancha" prize for their contribution to promoting Spanish language and culture, the Santillana Foundation and Spain's Castilla-La Mancha authorities announced Thursday. Head of the Castilla-La Mancha authorities Jose Maria Barreda and Director of the Santillana Foundation Emiliano Martinez announced the decision taken by the panel of adjudicators who gathered in Toledo in central Spain.
Community: A language about to take off
Posted by Langorang on 2008-08-16 16:18:18
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From Stuff.co.nz -- Attitudes to te reo Maori are shifting, and it is well on the way to being heard everywhere, says Maori language commissioner Erima Henare. "Nine years ago, when Hinewehi Mohi sang the national anthem in Maori, the world nearly ended," he said
From Stuff.co.nz -- Attitudes to te reo Maori are shifting, and it is well on the way to being heard everywhere, says Maori language commissioner Erima Henare. "Nine years ago, when Hinewehi Mohi sang the national anthem in Maori, the world nearly ended," he said
Politics and Government: Dismissed Turkish Mayor Continues Quest to Make Kurdish Language Official
Posted by Langorang on 2008-08-16 16:18:35
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From the Voice of America -- A mayor offering services in different languages to his multi-ethnic community may not sound like anything out of the ordinary. But in Turkey the local mayor in city of Diyarbakir was dismissed and is possibly facing prison for speaking Kurdish. Abdullah Demirtas is charged with violating Turkish laws which stipulate only the Turkish language can be used by state organizations. Dorian Jones went to Diyarbakir the main city in the region and filed this report.
From the Voice of America -- A mayor offering services in different languages to his multi-ethnic community may not sound like anything out of the ordinary. But in Turkey the local mayor in city of Diyarbakir was dismissed and is possibly facing prison for speaking Kurdish. Abdullah Demirtas is charged with violating Turkish laws which stipulate only the Turkish language can be used by state organizations. Dorian Jones went to Diyarbakir the main city in the region and filed this report.
Politics and Government: Uproar over Hindi continues in Nepal
Posted by Langorang on 2008-08-12 01:44:34
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From NDTV.com -- Protests continued to smoulder in Nepal for the third day over newly elected Vice-President Parmanand Jha taking his oath of office and secrecy in Hindi, instead of Nepal's national language Nepali or his own mother tongue Maithili that is spoken by the majority of people in the republic's Terai plains.
From NDTV.com -- Protests continued to smoulder in Nepal for the third day over newly elected Vice-President Parmanand Jha taking his oath of office and secrecy in Hindi, instead of Nepal's national language Nepali or his own mother tongue Maithili that is spoken by the majority of people in the republic's Terai plains.
Education: School changed policy after complaint
Posted by Langorang on 2008-08-16 16:14:24
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From Independent Online -- A Durban school accused of teaching a boy "kitchen Zulu" changed its language policy after the child's mother complained, the Durban Equality Court heard on Thursday. Principal of Durban High School (DHS) David Magner told the court that the complaint by Pan South African Language Board (Pansalb) chief executive Ntombenhle Nkosi, was a "catalyst".
From Independent Online -- A Durban school accused of teaching a boy "kitchen Zulu" changed its language policy after the child's mother complained, the Durban Equality Court heard on Thursday. Principal of Durban High School (DHS) David Magner told the court that the complaint by Pan South African Language Board (Pansalb) chief executive Ntombenhle Nkosi, was a "catalyst".
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