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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."
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Posted by Langorang on 2008-08-18 14:54:51
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.
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.
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.
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
Posted by Langorang on 2008-08-01 17:45:26
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From the Daily Times -- A meeting of Pashto language writers and scholars was held here at the Bacha Khan Markaz on Wednesday to discuss promotion of Pashto language in the province. Participants of the meeting demanded of the provincial government to take practical steps for promotion of Pashto language in the province.
From the Daily Times -- A meeting of Pashto language writers and scholars was held here at the Bacha Khan Markaz on Wednesday to discuss promotion of Pashto language in the province. Participants of the meeting demanded of the provincial government to take practical steps for promotion of Pashto language in the province.
Posted by Langorang on 2008-08-12 06:24:43
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From the Kurdish Globe -- This essay attempts to explain the history of translating Kurdish literature, written in foreign languages by Kurdish authors, into Kurdish from its beginning stage till 1932. The most ancient historical source proving that Kurds worked in the field of translation is the book by Greek philosopher Xenophon (Anabase) that was written in 401 B.C. When Xenophon met the Cardouques (ancient Kurds of that time), he indicated that Greek soldiers, via translation, spoke with them.
From the Kurdish Globe -- This essay attempts to explain the history of translating Kurdish literature, written in foreign languages by Kurdish authors, into Kurdish from its beginning stage till 1932. The most ancient historical source proving that Kurds worked in the field of translation is the book by Greek philosopher Xenophon (Anabase) that was written in 401 B.C. When Xenophon met the Cardouques (ancient Kurds of that time), he indicated that Greek soldiers, via translation, spoke with them.
Posted by Langorang on 2008-08-12 03:48:03
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From the Sun Gazette -- The program, Mango Languages, can be found on the Arlington Public Library's Web site. It provides audio tutorials to practice reading, listening and speaking, as well as audio clips and written text to take students through each course.
From the Sun Gazette -- The program, Mango Languages, can be found on the Arlington Public Library's Web site. It provides audio tutorials to practice reading, listening and speaking, as well as audio clips and written text to take students through each course.
Posted by Langorang on 2008-08-16 16:18:40
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From the Indianapolis Star -- The language wars flare up whenever insecure Americans worry that English is becoming passe. It's a cultural paranoia that is laughably off the mark. According to research, children of immigrants stand a better chance of losing their native language and speaking only English than never learning English at all. Still, it's a fear that is resistant to facts. I ought to know. I've seen it up close.
From the Indianapolis Star -- The language wars flare up whenever insecure Americans worry that English is becoming passe. It's a cultural paranoia that is laughably off the mark. According to research, children of immigrants stand a better chance of losing their native language and speaking only English than never learning English at all. Still, it's a fear that is resistant to facts. I ought to know. I've seen it up close.
Posted by Langorang on 2008-08-12 07:24:56
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From TheChronicleHerald.ca -- EVERY so often, I can’t resist a rant about the declining standard of spelling and punctuation these days. Usually, what sets me off is being exposed to a misspelled sign or an advertisement. Drives me nuts. What’s going wrong out there? Is it our dependence on instant-messaging devices? Or is it something even more ominous?
From TheChronicleHerald.ca -- EVERY so often, I can’t resist a rant about the declining standard of spelling and punctuation these days. Usually, what sets me off is being exposed to a misspelled sign or an advertisement. Drives me nuts. What’s going wrong out there? Is it our dependence on instant-messaging devices? Or is it something even more ominous?
Posted by Langorang on 2008-08-12 03:49:15
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From RedOrbit -- Bilingual pupils from eight Gloucestershire secondary schools had a fantastic time at this year's citizenship day. The event at Dean Close School, Cheltenham, brought 50 youngsters together to celebrate language, diversity, commonality, while helping to teach them how to support each other.
From RedOrbit -- Bilingual pupils from eight Gloucestershire secondary schools had a fantastic time at this year's citizenship day. The event at Dean Close School, Cheltenham, brought 50 youngsters together to celebrate language, diversity, commonality, while helping to teach them how to support each other.
Posted by Langorang on 2008-08-08 04:20:44
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From the North County Times -- More than 80 teenagers in San Marcos and Poway are putting their minds and bodies to the test this summer, taking Chinese language and cultural classes to learn everything from dance steps to written characters. Halfway through a six-week course, they are the first North County students to participate in a free, federally funded Chinese language and culture program called Startalk.
From the North County Times -- More than 80 teenagers in San Marcos and Poway are putting their minds and bodies to the test this summer, taking Chinese language and cultural classes to learn everything from dance steps to written characters. Halfway through a six-week course, they are the first North County students to participate in a free, federally funded Chinese language and culture program called Startalk.
Posted by Langorang on 2008-08-20 07:56:17
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From 조선일보(영문판) -- chosun.com -- The proficiency of Koreans in their mother tongue seems to have declined in recent years as many take Korean-language education for granted and an obsession with learning English has seized the country. The Korea Institute of Curriculum and Evaluation carried out a study of the results of the scholastic achievement tests of 20,945 third-year middle school students nationwide between 2004 and 2006.
From 조선일보(영문판) -- chosun.com -- The proficiency of Koreans in their mother tongue seems to have declined in recent years as many take Korean-language education for granted and an obsession with learning English has seized the country. The Korea Institute of Curriculum and Evaluation carried out a study of the results of the scholastic achievement tests of 20,945 third-year middle school students nationwide between 2004 and 2006.
Posted by Langorang on 2008-08-14 10:01:17
Posted by Langorang on 2008-08-12 06:59:35
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From 코리아타임즈 -- The Korea Times -- Tip for men on a blind date: learn some foreign words beforehand. Women are impressed, according to a survey. "I like men speaking good English. It makes them look sexy, intelligent and very competent," said Yang Mi-kyoung, a 24-year-old who works for a fashion goods company. "They also look very confident and I feel I could proudly introduce him to anyone," she added.
From 코리아타임즈 -- The Korea Times -- Tip for men on a blind date: learn some foreign words beforehand. Women are impressed, according to a survey. "I like men speaking good English. It makes them look sexy, intelligent and very competent," said Yang Mi-kyoung, a 24-year-old who works for a fashion goods company. "They also look very confident and I feel I could proudly introduce him to anyone," she added.
Posted by Langorang on 2008-08-06 20:53:59
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From the East Valley Tribune -- Spanish. English. Pima. Some of Arizona's greatest education dilemmas deal with the languages that are heard - or not heard - in its classrooms and homes. Now, Arizona State University is hoping to create a body of doctoral-level scholars, and research, to tackle those issues.
From the East Valley Tribune -- Spanish. English. Pima. Some of Arizona's greatest education dilemmas deal with the languages that are heard - or not heard - in its classrooms and homes. Now, Arizona State University is hoping to create a body of doctoral-level scholars, and research, to tackle those issues.
Posted by Langorang on 2008-08-16 16:17:04
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From the Jamaica Gleaner -- Just challenging those who keep harping on the fact that our Jamaican Patois is difficult to read, and those others wringing their hands over the high illiteracy statistics. Follow me carefully: Consider the fact that children communicate in some language form before, somewhere around age six, they begin to learn the rules to read or write that same language through exercises where they also listen and communicate with others.
From the Jamaica Gleaner -- Just challenging those who keep harping on the fact that our Jamaican Patois is difficult to read, and those others wringing their hands over the high illiteracy statistics. Follow me carefully: Consider the fact that children communicate in some language form before, somewhere around age six, they begin to learn the rules to read or write that same language through exercises where they also listen and communicate with others.
Posted by Langorang on 2008-08-16 16:17:09
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From the ReporterHerald.com -- Miguel is one of 78 students taking part in a Thompson School District summer camp for English-language learners from kindergarten through eighth grade. This year’s theme is "mountains." Students whose primary languages are Spanish, Vietnamese and Russian have been exposed to words such as tundra, adaptations, habitat and moraine.
From the ReporterHerald.com -- Miguel is one of 78 students taking part in a Thompson School District summer camp for English-language learners from kindergarten through eighth grade. This year’s theme is "mountains." Students whose primary languages are Spanish, Vietnamese and Russian have been exposed to words such as tundra, adaptations, habitat and moraine.
Posted by Langorang on 2008-07-28 15:19:09
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From the Philadelphia Daily News -- The Philadelphia School District still has seats available in free summer language programs Mondays through Fridays in July. Students in grades 1-5 can enroll in language-immersion-enrichment camp for Arabic, Chinese, Italian and Spanish.
From the Philadelphia Daily News -- The Philadelphia School District still has seats available in free summer language programs Mondays through Fridays in July. Students in grades 1-5 can enroll in language-immersion-enrichment camp for Arabic, Chinese, Italian and Spanish.
Posted by Langorang on 2008-08-16 16:17:02
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From the Media Newswire -- An Amazonian language with only 300 speakers has no word to express the concept of "one" or any other specific number, according to a new study from an MIT-led team. The team, led by MIT professor of brain and cognitive sciences Edward Gibson, found that members of the Piraha tribe in remote northwestern Brazil use language to express relative quantities such as "some" and "more," but not precise numbers.
From the Media Newswire -- An Amazonian language with only 300 speakers has no word to express the concept of "one" or any other specific number, according to a new study from an MIT-led team. The team, led by MIT professor of brain and cognitive sciences Edward Gibson, found that members of the Piraha tribe in remote northwestern Brazil use language to express relative quantities such as "some" and "more," but not precise numbers.
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