❝Language is the road map of a culture. It tells you where its people come from and where they are going.❞
‒Rita Mae Brown
Are you interested in languages or linguistics? Are you just curious about language? Well then this blog will interest you. Language learning can be great fun and hugely rewarding, opening the door to new cultures and ways of thinking. The way we use language is fascinating, infuriating and fun! After all language is one of the most basic aspects of being human! Join in the discussion and be a happy linguist!
Friday, 28 September 2012
Wednesday, 26 September 2012
European Day of Languages
Did you know that today is the European Day of Languages?
Join in the fun marking the 10th anniversary of the the EU's celebration of linguistic diversity. Europe is rich in languages and language learning can open the door to many opportunities - even if all you want to do is use a few phrases while on holiday!
The European Day of Languages website can be found here.
❝If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his own language, that goes to his heart.❞
‒Nelson Mandela
Join in the fun marking the 10th anniversary of the the EU's celebration of linguistic diversity. Europe is rich in languages and language learning can open the door to many opportunities - even if all you want to do is use a few phrases while on holiday!
The European Day of Languages website can be found here.
- Find out why the European Day of Languages is so important
- Evaluate your own language skills
- Learn some interesting language facts
- Try a quiz to test your knowledge about different aspects of language
❝If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his own language, that goes to his heart.❞
‒Nelson Mandela
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