Monthly Archives: February 2012

International Mother Language Day

Somewhat fitting for heritage languages is February 21. That’s today. “What’s so special about today?” you ask? Glad you asked. Today is UNESCO’s International Mother Language Day. Which heritage languages will you use to celebrate the day?

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Corporate buzz words

Today a friend sent me a link to entertaining piece at Karen’s Linguistics Issues. Most who have worked in corporate America will recognize a coworker in many of the phrases. My all-time favorite, though, is Action Itemâ„¢, Professional Superhero.

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Linguistic excitement in the air

As my lack of recent posts indicates, my language learning has hit one of those rough patches again. Actually, I am not too surprised. I seem to latch on to learning for eight to twelve, even sixteen weeks, and then … Continue reading

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