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What is the significant difference between the Germanic language group and the Romance group?

People classify English, German and Dutch into Germanic language group and French, Spanish, Italian into the Romance language family. I learned English and the others before, but I still don't understand why they classify this way, because of the…
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WebCAPE vs AP Exams for domestic prep

I am going to be teaching a foreign language in some capacity and am not sure if I should teach to prep for the WebCAPE exams or Advanced Placement exams from CollegeBoard. I'll be following ACTFL guidelines, but which exams are more often used by…
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Does this language still exist or is it extinct?

I found (and bought) a book called "A descriptive phonology of Thaqovelith" but when I search thaqovelith on the internet, I find nothing except the reference to that book. It was published in 1980 so I believe that it wasn't extinct then. Does…
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Is it necessary to surround yourself with speakers of different dialects to familiarize yourself with slang?

Say I'm learning Spanish. I'm learning the Latin American dialect so I'm familiar with slang idioms in the dialect. On the other hand, I haven't had much contact with speakers of "Spain" Spanish. Do I need to surround myself with these speakers as…
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How many basic words in a language one should know in order to look up unknown word in a dictionary in that language?

Suppose I was born and use AAA as a native language, then later I want to learn BBB language. It is pretty straightforward that when I encounter an unknown word in BBB, I can look up the word using BBB->AAA dictionary. But then I realized that when…
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Am I using the right approach to expand my english vocabulary?

The process of acquiring new English words, idioms, phrases, and expanding one's vocabulary is most effectively achieved through a method known as contextual learning. This method involves learning new words and phrases by understanding them in the…
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Customizable flashcard app or site?

Is there a simple flashcard app or site that lets you import and export a spreadsheet of vocab words and their translations? I'm trying to find a good flashcard app, but all the ones I'm finding on the app stores require you to manually enter all…
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How to type Japanese chōonpu "ー" long sound mark on Android?

How do you write the "ー" prolonged sound character (as in コート) on Android? I'm trying to learn Japanese, and I'm using Google's "Gboard" app as my keyboard, and I can't find this character anywhere, making it impossible to write any word that…
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How do you learn Balti?

I am trying to take a trip to Pakistan and I want to learn the local language in preparation. The area I am focused on (Skardu and a few other areas in Gilgit-Baltistan) seems to speak Balti but it's not exactly something I can find on duolingo. To…
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Looking for language learning app to use on subway/while walking

I'm looking for an app to learn Spanish. I'm not finding enough specific information on all the available apps to know which one is right for me. I have three wishes: The app should focus on fast acquisition of a lot of vocabulary and grammar…
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How are the regular pronunciation rules of Icelandic applied to compounds?

There are certain rules on pronunciation provided for learners new to Icelandic, a few examples of which are m/n/l/r devoicing before p/t/k, and t-insertion. These rules apply to most words I have so far met, but some words don’t seem to follow the…
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Dual, double, multiple, parallel language interface display options for digital devices and software

I'm looking for ways to display two languages (English and Polish) together on a user interface (UI) when using cell phones, laptops, desktop pcs, tablets (devices) and operating system GUI's, programs, internet browsers (software). This is for…
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Learning Nynorsk as a non-norwegian speaker

I am a non-norwegian person who wishes to learn Nynorsk. I don't live in Norway and I also don't know the norwegian language except for a few words. I want to learn Nynorsk even before I learn Bokmål. Perhaps learning Nynorsk first is a very…
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Looking for an app/website for shadowing

I am a English learner. Recently I want to practice shadowing. So I'm looking for an app/a website that offers daily tips in English(e.g. usage/phrases etc.)Ideally, the tips shall be read out by a real human if possible. (I also posted in the…
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Low-intermediate graded readers for Latin

Which books can I use to progress in Latin reading once I have finished Lingua Latina per se Illustrata: Colloquia Personarum? The degree of difficulty should correspond more or less to the level you have once you have reached chapter XX of Hans…
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