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Why Don’t We All Speak the Same Language?

Why Don’t We All Speak the Same Language? | Human Interest | Scoop.it
From freakonomics.com - September 24, 2017 10:55 AM
There are 7,000 languages spoken on Earth. What are the costs — and benefits — of our modern-day Tower of Babel?

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Andrew Kahn's curator insight, November 4, 2017 8:13 PM
Culture speaks louder than words
 
Laurie Ruggiero's curator insight, May 29, 2018 4:48 PM
Unit 3
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The Pilot Earpiece Translates in Real-Time

From www.youtube.com - August 31, 2016 4:33 AM

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Alex Smiga's curator insight, August 30, 2016 3:09 PM
Don't panic, it's not a babble fish but this prototype  earpiece  can translate languages in real-time.  The implications are far reaching and could potentially change the way the world communicates.
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The languages the world is trying to learn, according to Duolingo

The languages the world is trying to learn, according to Duolingo | Human Interest | Scoop.it
From qz.com - March 12, 2017 10:54 AM

If you own a smartphone and are trying to learn a language, you probably have Duolingo. English is far and away the most dominant, with a caveat: For some learners, English is the only language Duolingo offers with translation into their native tongue. That doesn’t change the fact of universal interest in English, though, which Duolingo notes is studied by 53% of its users. Things get more interesting when you look at the second-most popular language by country. There French takes the lead, followed by Spanish, German, and Portuguese.

 

Tags: language, colonialism, technology, diffusion, culture, English.


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Madison Murphy's curator insight, March 13, 2017 3:15 PM
This article "The Languages The World Is Trying To Learn, According To Duolingo" relates to language in Human Geography because it is an app that describes how languages are being spread but also how countries are picking a certain language to be able to communicate with, which is English.  Countries are picking English because they are needing a language to be able to communicate with other countries.
Hailey Austin's curator insight, March 13, 2017 8:45 PM
This reflects to what we are learning in  class because  the articles talking about language. It's talking about how we all really have one language in come in all around the world. I think this is a good idea to have when your working with other countries or you are visiting them.
Hailey Austin's curator insight, April 6, 2017 3:09 PM
This relates to my class because its talking about religion. It states that in many different parts in the world it is very dominate  to learn English. But whats more interesting is that French is right after us. It talks about why English is so popular. Which is because its a language you can use when you visit places and you will be able to communicate. I think this article is interesting  because it is talking about how we are the most popular language but its one of the most complicated one to learn. I also would understand why English is most learned because a lot of people want to visit Florida or even move their.
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Retronyms: Linguistic Shifts

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From mentalfloss.com - May 3, 2014 3:19 AM

A 'retronym' is a term specifying the original meaning of word after a newer meaning has overtaken it.

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Kristen McDaniel's curator insight, May 2, 2014 3:10 PM

Very interesting look at how language changes over time.  Examples:  landline, "friend IRL", and vinyl.
Courtney Barrowman's curator insight, May 3, 2014 9:06 AM

unit 3
A.K.Andrew's curator insight, May 6, 2014 8:32 PM

Fantastic images for our modern day terms.
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