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This graph from a new UVM study shows distributions of perceived average word happiness from 24 sources in ten languages; yellow= positivity, blue=negativity. The upshot: we—humanity—use more happy words than sad words. (Image courtesy Peter Dodds et al., PNAS)
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PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. -- The Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center Joint Service Color Guard, along with marching units from the four service branches, once again kicked off Pacific Grove's Good Old Days festival by leading the parade along Pine St. on April 11.
The Annual Good Old Days Celebration and Music Festival started in 1957 and is a two-day event in downtown Pacific Grove with live music, parade, vendors and carnival rides.
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Our students Chantelle and Nisreen at the Master of Arts in Digital Technologies for Language Teaching collaboratively reflect on their experience on doing activities on an online Virtual World. Read their thoughts:
When we entered Small worlds, we had a lot of questions about its nature and application as an educational tool in language classrooms. In the beginning we were confused with the so many avatars appearing and disappearing, and then we got engaged creating our own avatars. Our 3D lifelike avatars were reflecting our own identities, their looks, style; even the nicknames were very similar to us in real world.
During the session, we were thinking about our students all the time, about the affordances and shortcomings of Small Worlds. We started realizing how the anonymity related to avatars could really help reluctant students to reduce their language related anxiety. Although there is no opportunity for expressing emotions and reactions properly, yet there is some sense of real immersion and tempting engagement in these worlds. Moreover, Small Worlds can be effective in creating a community of people sharing ideas collaboratively. As for us as students in Small Worlds, we were relaxed, happy, and most importantly did not feel the time. It was so real and engaging!
Students were called to the front of the room (on the top floor of the Baltos mall in Bandung) to be introduced. I enjoyed seeing their traditional Sundanese costumes, with batik sarongs (required). Note: People do not dress like this every day!
UNICEF giveaway comic about the danger of landmines.
Art by Eduardo Barreto.
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[Image Description: Superman and Wonder Woman rescue two children from an exploding landmine. ]
To make it informative as well as enjoyable, embellished from a flat cap for Romeo to a colorful dress for Desdemona in traditional costumes, students marked the Day by firstly presenting the “Language Days at the United Nations'', an initiative which seeks to celebrate multilingualism and cultural diversity. The audience was also reminded that English, along with French, is one of the two working languages of the United Nations Secretariat, and one of the UN’s six official and working languages.
The first nation Canada.
To me the aboriginal characters seems like a mixture of Korean, Japanese and Chinese. It does not sound like any of these languages.Canadian aboriginal language sounds like Turkmen language in Turkmenistan.
Characters are a means of visual communication and recording a language. Civilizations throughout the world have created various characters that convey their culture and history. This project focuses purely on the form of the characters rather than their meaning.
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Fortified red wine from the Gentleman's Collection.
***Rule No. 1: "Language, Please"***
A gentleman may make a perfectly emphatic point without the use of profane language. This is not to say that he is not versed in profanity, but that he frequently has better things to say.
Lousy wine, actually, but great label. Watercolours and ink.
Go to Page 563 in the Internet Archive
Title: The imperial dictionary of the English language : a complete encyclopedic lexicon, literary, scientific, and technological, 1
Creator: Ogilvie, John
Creator: Annandale, Charles
Creator: Ogilvie, John, 1797-1867
Creator: Annandale, Charles, 1843-1915
Creator: Royal College of Physicians of London
Publisher: London : Blackie & Son
Sponsor: Jisc and Wellcome Library
Contributor: Royal College of Physicians, London
Date: 1885
Vol: 1
Language: eng
Description: Lacks volume 3
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Note: The colors, contrast and appearance of these illustrations are unlikely to be true to life. They are derived from scanned images that have been enhanced for machine interpretation and have been altered from their originals.
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African dance refers mainly to the dance of Sub-Saharan Africa, and more appropriately African dances because of the many cultural differences in musical and movement styles. These dances must be viewed in close connection with African Music, as many African languages have no word to define music.
Routes into Languages
National Final of the 2016 Spelling Bee competition.
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July 05 2016
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Urmia (Turkish language: Urmu, Urmiyə, اورمیه; farsi: ارومیه) variously translitterated as Oroumiyeh, Orūmīyeh and Urūmiyeh, is a city in and the capital of West Azerbaijan Province, Iran. At the 2006 census, its population was 577,307, with 153,570 households.
The city lies at an altitude of 1,330 m above sea level on the Shahar Chay river (City River). Urmia is the 10th most populated city in Iran. The population is mainly mainly Azerbaijanian Turkish(85-90%), with Kurdish, Assyrian Christian, and Armenian minorities.
Urmia is situated on a fertile plain called Urmia Plain, on western side of Lake Urmia; and eastern side of Turkish border and marginal range of mountains.
Urmia is the trade center for a fertile agricultural region where fruit (especially Apple and Grape) and Tobacco are grown. An important town by the 9th cent., Urmia was seized by the Seljuk Turks (1184), and later occupied a number of times by the Ottoman Turks.
Urmiye (Türkçesi:اورمو, Urmu, اورمیه, Urumiyə;Farsça: ارومیه, Orumieh), İran'ın Batı Azerbaycan Eyaleti'nin yönetim merkezi olan şehir. Şehir, bağlı olduğu eyaletin orta kısmında, Urmiye Gölü ile Türkiye sınırı arasında, kendi adıyla anılan ovada kuruludur. Nüfusu 2006 yılı verileriyle 577,307 kişidir ki Urmiye ülkenin en büyük 10. şehridir.
Urmiye şehrinde nüfusun çoğunluğunu (tahmini 90%) Türklerdir, azınlık kısmınıysa Kürtler, Süryaniler ve Ermeniler oluşturuyor.
"Yachats is a small coastal city in Lincoln County, Oregon, United States. The name comes from the Siletz language and means "dark water at the foot of the mountain". Budget Travel magazine named Yachats one of the "Ten Coolest Small Towns of the U.S.A." and Yachats was chosen among the top 10 U.S. up-and-coming vacation destinations by Virtualtourist In 2011, Arthur Frommer, founder of Frommer's Travel Guides, listed Yachats number seven among his ten favorite vacation destinations in the world."
created by Jaac Waeyen 1987
THE LANGUAGE OF THORN IS MUSIC. MUSIC IS THE LANGUAGE OF ALL TIMES IN THORN. THIS MONUMENT IS A TRIBUTE TO ALL THOSE WHO HAVE DEVELOPED AND PASSED ON THE BEAUTY OF THE ART OF MUSIC IN THORN FROM GENERATION TO GENERATION AS A SOUND FOR THE FUTURE.
The White Town of Thorn, located in the Dutch province of Limburg, is renowned for its distinctive white-painted buildings and charming, narrow streets. This picturesque town, often referred to as the "white pearl of Limburg," boasts a rich history that spans over a thousand years.
Key Features of Thorn:
1. Historic Architecture: The town's white-washed brick houses create a unique and cohesive aesthetic. This tradition began when residents whitewashed their homes to hide the bricked-up windows, which were a result of a tax imposed by the French based on the number of windows.
2. Abbey Church: The Gothic Abbey Church of Thorn, with its Romanesque westwork and baroque interior, is a prominent landmark. It reflects the town's historical significance as a former principality ruled by a princess-abbess and her chapter of noble ladies.
3. Cultural Heritage: Thorn was an independent state for over 800 years, with its own jurisdiction and currency. The town's history is deeply intertwined with the influential women who governed it.
4. Nature and Recreation: Thorn is surrounded by beautiful nature reserves, such as the RivierPark Maasvallei and the Koningssteen nature reserve. These areas offer excellent opportunities for hiking, cycling, and enjoying the scenic landscapes.
5. Tourism and Hospitality: The town is a popular tourist destination, offering a variety of dining options, cozy B&Bs, charming hotels, and a holiday park. Visitors can explore the town's history through themed walks and visits to the local museum.
Thorn's blend of historical charm, cultural significance, and natural beauty makes it a must-visit destination in Limburg. 🌿🏰✨
The English Language Fellow Program sends experienced U.S. TESOL professionals on paid teaching assignments at universities and other academic institutions around the world. As a U.S. Department of State public diplomacy initiative, Fellows are cultural ambassadors that promote English language learning and mutual understanding through cultural exchange.
From August 6-8, 2019, over 200 Fellows going to over 75 countries to teach English and train teachers met in Washington, DC for the Pre-Departure Orientation. Representing the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs of the U.S. Department of State, Assistant Secretary Marie Royce and State Department Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus spoke at the event.
PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. - For the third consecutive year, service members from the Defense Language Institute Foreign Language Center and Coast Guard Station Monterey represented the military at the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am by tending a special pin adorned with the United States Flag at Pebble Beach's 15th hole. The 15th hole was also the location of the Support Our Troops tent that provided free food, drink and other amenities to service members in attendance during the final three days of the tournament.
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PHOTO by Steven L. Shepard, Presidio of Monterey Public Affairs.
cool oral language activity. Children have 'microphone' and 'question mark' has 5w's etc Q's written around it
PRESIDIO OF MONTEREY, Calif. - Spc. Constance Mack was crowned the Presidio's newest Rising Star winner during the local finale of the Army's American Idol style musical competition organized by the Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Directorate here Oct. 12. Mack beat four other finalists in part due to a stellar vocal performance of “Bridge Over Troubled Water” in which she also played the piano. For winning the competition Mack was presented with a check for $500 and will be given the chance to compete against other Rising Star winners across the Army for the grand prize of an all-expenses-paid trip to record a three-song CD.
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PHOTO by Steven L. Shepard, Presidio of Monterey Public Affairs.