Language revival and rediscovery is on the rise in various parts of the world and in the U.S., fourth graders are today learning that Tongva or Gabrielino was the original language spoken all over Los Angeles. Almost lost It had been 50 years since Tongva…
There is an ongoing debate in the medical field on whether drugs can be used to enhance memory and assist humans with learning or improving skills. For instance, proponents of nootropics, also called “smart drugs,” believe that we can learn languages faster or develop improved musical skills with the aid of medication….
Russian, or Russki yazyk, is the main cultural and state language of Russia. It belongs to the regional subgroups of the East Slavic languages, namely Russian, Ukrainian and Belarusian. With some modifications, these three languages use the Cyrillic script. The Russian language belongs to the…
English is currently considered as the universal language. It is the lingua franca in various fields. Aside from millions of native English speakers, almost all countries in the world learn English as a second language or as a foreign language. However, despite the dominance of…
Thai and Lao languages are basically the same. When Thais and Laotian talk to each other, they can make conversations without any problem at all. In fact, up to 70% of the words are the same. Both languages were derived from Sanskrit and Pali. Though…
There is a rapid increase in the death of some languages due to the fact that there are no more known native speakers of the language. In fact, there were some languages that have recently gone extinct as they were not passed on to the…
The Mfangano Island in Lake Victoria, Nyanza province, Kenya is home to the Olusuba or Suba people. According to the census of population conducted a few years ago, the island still has a thriving tribal group numbering by the thousands. The island where the Suba…
There are several components necessary to master a language. It is not just about being able to read and understand certain words. It also entails mastery of the spoken language. There are language learners who learn how to read and write fast. However, if they…
Traveling to a country that you are not familiar with can be both exciting and frightening. The thrill that comes with doing something for the first time is totally unmatched. At the same time, not knowing what to expect upon arrival can also make you…
Malaysia and Indonesia share a lot in common and one of them is their official language. Though there are slight differences in some words, the language used in these two countries are generally the same. Bahasa Indonesia or Bahasa Melayu is spoken by over 200…
Basque, one of the oldest languages in the world, is one of the most difficult languages to learn as it is not related to any other language. Its vocabulary and word structure are quite complicated. The language is spoken in Southwestern France and Northwestern Spain….
The Internet is a seemingly infinite wealth of knowledge. The amount of information it can provide far exceeds the capacity that any man can handle in a lifetime. It also enables communication for people from almost every part of the world unless of course censorship…
With a population of over 300 million, the United States is divided into different regions. These regions have distinct qualities as determined by the individual status of the states that comprise each division. The factors that contribute to a region’s overall attribute include economic, cultural…
Many Americans have been focusing on Thanksgiving held this Thursday but not everyone was perhaps aware that the Jewish Hanukkah fell on the same day this year. First time in over a hundred years This is the first time in 125 years that Thanksgiving and…
The Egyptian language is the earliest known language in history. The most ancient written records show that they were written back in 3400 BC when no other form of writing was developed elsewhere in the old civilization. The language was used up to the latter…
Because of the rise in new terms and phrases , some organizations in some countries attempt, yes – attempt, to shield their languages and keep them as pure as possible. Computerese invades the Greek language In Greece for instance, more than a decade ago, a…
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