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Brewer's: Spadish Language

(In). In plain English without euphuism, calling a spade a “spade.” “Had I attempted to express my opinions in full `Spadish' language. I should have had to say many harder things.” —Fra…

The Language of Flowers Quiz

Flowers have been used for centuries to convey emotions and messages. Each flower has its own unique meaning and symbolism, and understanding the language of flowers can reveal hidden messages and…

The World's Languages Quiz

Have you ever wondered how many languages are spoken around the world? According to Ethnologue, a database of world languages, there are currently 7,117 living languages in the worlThat's a lot of…

language

(Encyclopedia) language, systematic communication by vocal symbols. It is a universal characteristic of the human species. Nothing is known of its origin, although scientists have identified a gene…

English as a Second Language: Resources

Homework Center – Frequently Asked Questions Foreign Languages English as a Second Language (ESL) Self-Study Quizzes for ESL Students Interesting Things for ESL Students has…

American Sign Language and Braille

Sign language for the deaf was first systematized in France during the 18th century by Abbot Charles-Michel l'Epée. French Sign Language (FSL) was brought to the United States in 1816 by…

How Many Languages Are There?

A confusion of tongues  According to Ethnologue, the premier source of linguistic data, there are 7,139 spoken languages in the world today. 1,514 of those have fewer than 1,000 living speakers. A…

User's Guide to Environmental Language

acid rain: Rain contaminated with pollutants such as sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxide. These gases come from fuels being burned at high temperatures and from car exhausts. When acid rain…

Most Widely Spoken Languages in the World

The modern lingua francas There are over 7,000 languages in the world, each with their own histories and sounds. All of these should be celebrated. But, some languages are much more widely spoken…