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A Language Digest of Slovenian and its History

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Here is an article about what is Slovenian , who speaks it, and some interesting facts about this language: What language is Slovenian?   Slovenian language is also known as, Slove, Slovenski Jezik, or Slovenščina is Indo-European, Balto-Slavic, Slavic, South Slavic language.  Who speaks Slovenian?   Slovenian is spoken by around 2.5 million people as of 2010. This language is primarily spoken in the Republic of Slovenia. It is also recognized as a minority language in Austria and Italy. What are the closest languages to Slovenian? Because Slovenian is a South Slavic language, other languages from the same group will be understood largely (although by no means are they mutually intelligible). Other languages close to Slovenian (in a broad sense) are Bulgarian, Macedonian, Serbian, Croatian, Montenegrin, and Bosnian. Also that Russian, Belorussian, Czech, and other Slavic languages are similar to Slovenian. Though they are within the same language family, their sub-famili...

Everything You Need to Know About Levantine Arabic

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  A Quick Overview of Levantine Arabic Levantine Arabic , or Eastern Arabic, is an Afro-Asiatic -> Semitic -> Central Semitic -> Arabic dialect, spoken in the Levant region by approximately 30 million people, according to Ethnologue. This includes Jordan, Palestine, Syria, and Lebanon. Speakers can be found in other areas across the Levant, such as eastern Turkey, Iraq, and Israel. About the Levant The origin of the word “Levant” is the French word “rising” that is used to describe where the sun rises. This referred to the eastern part of the Mediterranean such as Egypt, Jordan, Palestine, Israel, Turkey, Iraq, Lebanon, Syria, and other parts of Asia Minor. After World War I Syria and Lebanon were given the name “Levant States” by the French and to this day people will sometimes refer to those two countries as the Levant States. Levantine Arabic vs Modern Standard Arabic Like with most Arabic dialects, the complications brought about by Modern Standard Arabic grammar and p...

6 Books to Help You Master Kurmanji

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Below are some of the best books you can purchase to help you master the  Kurdish language – Kurmanji . My First Kurdish Kurmanji Alphabets – Picture Book . This hardcover book is designed primarily for beginner learners of the language. While many language learners (especially those in the polyglot community) prefer the traditional hardcover, college textbook-style books, this kids' book is an easy-to-digest introductory book to the Kurmanji alphabet with some sentence examples. You’ll be able to learn the basics of the language and how words are pronounced. My First Kurdish Kurmanji Alphabets – Picture Book – Amazon Link Compact Kurdish – Kurmanji Textbook with Exercises.  This more traditional grammar book goes in-depth into the Kurmanji language structure. People who have used this book recommend having some familiarity with the Kurdish language and know the basics of reading and writing. This is not a book for absolute beginners but rather for those who are serious about ...

8 Best Books to Learn Slovenian

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The Slovenian language, also known as Slovene, boasts about 2.5 million speakers, mostly living in Slovenia other neighboring countries like Croatia, Hungary, Italy, and Austria. If you want to learn Slovenian, things will get easier for you with the help of the following 8 Best Books to Learn Slovenian:  Colloquial Slovene: The Complete Course for Beginners (The Colloquial Series This book provides a completely comprehensive course for beginners to learn Slovene as it is spoken and written today. This book combines practical, accessible, and clear style with thorough and methodical language treatment. This book can provide learners the needed skills to communicate effectively and confidently in Slovene in many different situations. The Colloquial Slovene presents many grammatical points reinforced with a broad range of exercises for consistent practice.  Teach Yourself Slovene Package Whether you are a business individual, a student, or a traveler, you will find learning Slov...

10 Books to Learn AAVE aka Black English

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Below are some of the best books you can purchase in order to familiarize yourself with the history, structure, and usage of African American Vernacular English. 1. Talking Back, Talking Black: Truth’s About America’s Lingua Franca Written by the black linguist, John McWhorter an American linguist from Philadelphia, the book dives into the case of making AAVE or Black English more accepted in American culture. The book goes into detail about the grammatical and syntax structure of AAVE and showing how it is a proper dialect just like Standard American English (SAE) is. 2. African American Vernacular English: Features, Evolution, Educational Implications Written by lingui s t professor John R. Rickford, the book “African American Vernacular English: Features, Evolution, Educational Implications” covers just about everything when it comes to AAVE’s linguistic features. Written as a compilation of essays the book goes in-depth to describe the differences between Ebonics and AAVE. Though t...