Download or read book The Twelve Months of the Year in 850 Languages and Dialects written by Kukisvoomchor and published by Blurb. This book was released on 2019-11-12 with total page 470 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: You've been kidnapped and spirited out of your home country by night across a dozen time zones. Next thing you know, you're crouching inside a bamboo cage on the outskirts of a thatch-roofed village, murmuring with activity, tucked somewhere into the darkest primeval recesses of some tropical island. There's incense. As you nurse your zip tie bruises, your first thought might be, "Hey, what month is it right now in whatever native language they speak here?" Or maybe your ten thousandth, after wondering what ever did happen to Amelia Earhart or Michael Rockefeller. In either case, you'll be ready now. Here are the sets of calendar months for 850 languages and dialects, complete with profiles of each. This is the database feeding "Today's date in 850 languages" at my website. There, you only get to see one month at a time. Here, all twelve. Most of these languages are still living, some just barely, while several dozen are certifiably extinct. It's a pretty safe bet a compilation like this exists nowhere else. I'm favoring languages that lie at least a bit off the beaten track, offer Gregorian calendar terms departing substantially from our modern neo-Latin, or both. Italian, German, French? You're not here for those. Instead, let's shoot for the Monégasque Ligurian, the Luxembourgish, and maybe the Vivaro-Alpine flavor of Occitan also heard in those respective regions. Of course, you'll likely spot languages far more familiar to you. Many of these entries will feature archaic or less-known terms or scripts, though, so you might find yourself looking at them in a new way.
Download or read book The Twelve Months of the Year in 850 Languages and Dialects Second Edition written by Kukisvoomchor and published by . This book was released on 2021-06-14 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: That's right: Twelve months, 850 languages and dialects -- many of them seriously endangered or extinct. But there's much more.Each has a profile listing such things as its genealogy; how many speak it and where; unusual characteristics; its place in history; famous speakers; and common greetings, proverbs, or sayings. Quite a few of these languages rarely show up in print -- or if they do, in the particular script or form you'll see.The Lingo Factinos start on page 431, where you'll find out how strange some languages are, or what intriguing stories can be told of them. Don't know what on earth an implosive is? The Glossary will clear that up. You'll find not one but two Indexes: One by alternate language names, and one by language families.From Kirkus Reviews: "The breadth of this unusual enterprise is impressive, delivering many rich and distinctive details. The specifics the author provides about the assortment of speakers and their countries are intriguing, as is the orthographic variety on display..." [previous edition]There's no other compilation like it, and there may well never be.
Download or read book The Twelve Months of the Year in 850 Languages and Dialects Second Edition written by Kukisvoomchor and published by Blurb. This book was released on 2021-08-06 with total page 470 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If you speak Achuar Chicham, you call August "Wampuash," switch to Spanish for numbers greater than four, and cover your mouth and avoid eye contact when conversing with visitors. Pingelapese? Chances are almost ten percent you see everything in black and white. This is no ordinary reference. TMOTY-850 sidesteps most "mainstream" foreign languages, except where you get to see them through a glass darkly. (Italian? No! Friulian, Lombard, Sassarese? You bet!) Not only are many of these languages seriously endangered, quite a few others in the book are extinct. "The breadth of this unusual enterprise is impressive, delivering many rich and distinctive details. The specifics the author provides about the assortment of speakers and their countries are intriguing, as is the orthographic variety on display..." - Kirkus Reviews [prev. edition] Learn how to ask someone if they speak a language other than Mozarabic... in Mozarabic. And why Cape Verdean Creole speakers may ask you to peel your teeth. And what language's grammar incorporates how sure you are of what you're saying - in 5 increments of precision. "Trivia lovers and movie buffs would enjoy the treats Kukisvoomchor sprinkles throughout this reference... Examples include the language used in the video game Minecraft and the Northeast Bantu language spoken in Return of the Jedi..." - Online Book Club [prev. edition] Contents: Introduction, Month Listings, Lingo Factinos, Acknowledgments, Glossary, Appendix, Index for Alternate Language Names, Index by Language Families. Nothing else like it, guaranteed. "Shout out to the author who put in such an intense amount of work to culminate this book! It is a remarkable book of our time... The book also has a super interesting glossary of some interesting linguistic terms, IPA, and references for language family which is such a treat for the readers!!" - inkdream on Amazon [prev. edition]
Download or read book T he T welve Months of the Y ear in 850 Languages and Dialects written by Kukisvoomchor and published by . This book was released on 2024-01-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Five-Star Review from Readers' Favorite! "Kukisvoomchor has curated a fantastic work of non-fiction for enthusiasts of world history, language, culture, and linguistics everywhere, and this book would make a superb primer for anyone looking to explore lesser-known elements from extinct peoples and extremely remote nations. I for one was thrilled to see inclusions such as Breton, which is close to my native heritage as a Welsh person, and so many different wonderful dialects from Africa in their full glory, which I knew very little about until they were all on display here. The work also benefits from a wonderful indexing system at the back to help you find families of language or track them down by name, and the overall organization and layout of the work make it an ideal reference to start your linguistic journey. I'd highly recommend The Twelve Months of the Year in 850 Languages and Dialects to students, scholars, and everyone in between with a love for words and the world we live in."
Download or read book Proceedings of the Board of Regents written by University of Michigan. Board of Regents and published by . This book was released on 1932 with total page 1344 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Understanding and Using Spoken Language written by Catherine Delamain and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2018-09-03 with total page 270 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Understanding and Using Spoken Language is a collection of original games and activities designed to help and support children aged from 7 to 9 years. The book seeks to address language and communication diffi culties for children aged 7–9 by providing a range of fun and engaging activities. The activities focus on both social and language development in areas such as body language, independence, emotions, listening, speaking and auditory memory. The book includes: Over 150 games and activities, which are differentiated for different ages and levels of ability; A clear aim, equipment list and instructions for each activity; Photocopiable templates for ease of use; Supplementary resource sheets including pictures and scripts to use with the activities. Now fully revised and updated in line with current policy and legislation, this book includes material to create an effective speech and language therapy programme in consultation with a therapist. The activities are easy to set up and can be carried out by teachers, classroom assistants or volunteers. This is a unique manual that will be an essential addition to the materials used by professionals working with young children.
Download or read book Plain Language written by Barbara Wright and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2007-11-01 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Virginia Mendenhall, a Quaker from North Carolina, is thirty-three years old when she travels to the arid plains of eastern Colorado in the mid-1930s to marry Alfred Bowen, ten years her senior. They have met only twice and have come to love each other through letters. Now, on an isolated ranch in the Dust Bowl, they must adjust to the harsh ranching life and the dangers of an untamed landscape, as well as the differences between them. With an extended drought worsening the impact of the Depression in the West, neighbors turn against neighbors, and secrets from Alfred and Virginia's pasts come back to haunt them. But it is the arrival of Virginia's troubled brother on the ranch that sets off a chain of events with life-and-death consequences for them all. Plain Language is a beautifully told tale of a man and woman fighting against tremendous odds for their land -- and their love.
Download or read book Behold a Sower written by British and Foreign Bible Society and published by . This book was released on 1901 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Language and Literacy Development written by James P. Byrnes and published by Guilford Publications. This book was released on 2019-07-09 with total page 465 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This established text--now revised and updated--reveals how spoken language skills are acquired and how they affect children’s later reading and writing achievement. With a unique focus on the needs of educators, the book examines the foundations of language in the developing brain. It explores the relationship of language processes to core literacy skills and probes the impact of motivational and sociocultural factors on children’s learning. Implications of developmental knowledge for classroom instruction are highlighted, and effective practices reviewed. Revealing vignettes, clear explanations of research, and lists of “main ideas” enhance the text’s accessibility for preservice teachers. New to This Edition *Chapter on emergent literacy and the predictors of reading success. *Incorporates the latest research, including findings from key longitudinal studies. *Increased attention to English learners, low-income children, and children with disabilities. *Updated and expanded topics, including usage-based theories of language acquisition, morphological knowledge in vocabulary and comprehension, phonological processing skills, and writing development.
Download or read book The National Interest and Foreign Languages written by William Riley Parker and published by . This book was released on 1954 with total page 154 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Exploring Modern Greek as a Second Foreign and Heritage Language written by Marina Mattheoudakis and published by Taylor & Francis. This book was released on 2024-09-10 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exploring Modern Greek as a Second, Foreign, and Heritage Language considers the diverse educational contexts within which Modern Greek is taught and how these diverse contexts substantially alter the requirements for materials, teacher training, and instructional practices. Divided into three parts, this book systematically examines the teaching of Greek as a second, foreign, and heritage language for students in Greece and further afield. The methodologies vary from interviews to case studies and introduce innovative approaches such as experiential learning, creative writing, and theatrical practices designed to create a more holistic learning experience. The in-depth studies provided in this collection are designed to raise awareness of the unique challenges and different needs arising in the Greek language classroom and the implications for teachers and learners. This book will be essential reading for educators, researchers, and policy makers interested in the teaching of Greek as a second, foreign, or heritage language.
Download or read book Grants and Awards for the Fiscal Year Ended written by National Science Foundation (U.S.) and published by . This book was released on 1970 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book The Report Papua New Guinea 2014 written by Oxford Business Group and published by Oxford Business Group. This book was released on 2014-09-04 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Papua New Guinea is poised for change, as the country’s mineral riches are providing a major opportunity for economic development through the exploitation of natural resources. The government’s five-year strategic plan focuses on key development enablers such as free education, improvements to health services, the strengthening of law and order, rural development projects and infrastructure construction. Inward investment has increasingly been driven by the extractive sector, including oil and gas, whose share of the country’s total investment stock rose from 71% to 87% between 2004 and 2012. Statistics from the Investment Promotion Authority reveal that the largest share of new foreign direct investment in 2013, some 24.6%, targeted the construction sector, outpacing that in financial services, manufacturing and mining, which accounted for 19.8%, 18.1% and 10.9%, respectively. While minerals and hydrocarbons dominate exports, around 85% of the country’s population is employed in the agriculture sector. The start of liquefied natural gas exports in 2014 is expected to return the current account to a surplus in 2015, forecast as high as 12.1% of GDP before returning to 9.1% the following year. While the outlook for state revenues remains strong in the medium term, ensuring the sustainability of further spending increases will be key to preserving macroeconomic stability.
