Thursday, November 29, 2012

Breakthrough language-learning tool

Turning points in history require the merging of two elements: need and ingenuity. One without the other will seldom spark the fire that brings about change. This story tells of a need: more efficient language acquisition. It also tells of a young couple in missionary orientation who, armed with ingenuity, caused a shift that is revolutionizing the language-learning process.

Here's the story behind CLAware ("clay -ware"): Following the Tracks

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Languages on the verge of extinction

National Geographic features this interactive map of the world that shows "Language Hotspots" places on the globe where languages are trending toward extinction.