Tag Archives: Nicaraguan Sign Language

Universala lingvo? A universal language?

Posted on Wednesday, 4 May 2011 by

When we last left our intrepid linguist, she had presented you all with a puzzle: Merkredon, vi legos pri konstru lingvoj. The language is Esperanto, and it means “On Wednesday, you will read about constructed languages.” Congratulations to M.Howalt who correctly identified the language and … Continue reading →

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Do you speak a language?

Posted on Wednesday, 2 March 2011 by

“I just don’t get these ESL students.” I looked up from the essay I was grading, unable to ignore what I’d just heard. Having taught ESL for so long made me perhaps a bit maternal and overprotective of those I … Continue reading →

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