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One more time! Second Languages, le premier part…
Though I’m technically still on summer break from teaching duties, it’s definitely time to start gearing up for the semester and plan my courses. However, I’ve been having a hard time transitioning my ‘summer brain’ back into activity, and so … Continue reading
Breton: a linguistic Lazarus?
English is a global language. There is no doubt about that. In many countries around the world, you will be able to see English on road signs and in advertisements. An English-speaking tourist generally can find someone who speaks at … Continue reading
Posted in Bilingualism, Linguistics, Sociolinguistics
Tagged bilingual schools, Breton, Brittany, Celtic languages, endangered languages, French, language revival
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It’s that old je ne sais what.
Once upon a time, there was a little criancinha, Que estava pendurada from a little janelinha. A policeman que passou said, Qu’est-ce que tu fais ici, oh little criancinha?* As many women grow older, they fear becoming their mothers. … Continue reading
Posted in Bilingualism, Language Acquisition, Linguistics
Tagged confusion, father, French, Italian, language learning, linguistic foibles, mixing languages, mother, omelette, Portuguese, queijo, Turkish
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Mes chats me manquent.
It’s the last full day of my vacation. We’ll take it easy, do a little shopping, finish packing, and have a few last local beers. Tomorrow will consist of breakfast, a long drive to an airport, a long flight to … Continue reading
Posted in Bilingualism, Historical Linguistics, Sociolinguistics
Tagged communication, French, Montenegro, nautical, vacation, War and Peace
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Second Languages, le premier part…
(I’ve been trying to figure out where this is going for months…okay, that makes it sound like I’ve been at it day and night, which isn’t really true. But I am tired of tinkering with this first half and so … Continue reading
Posted in English Grammar, Linguistics
Tagged American Sign Language, French, language learning, thought, Turkish
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