New languages: Angami, Bisu, Dalmatian, Dongotono, Fur, Istriot, Marba and Toposa
New numbers pages: Dalmatian, Fanagalo, Kristang and Lango
New time page: Kadazandusun
New articles:
- How to wish Merry Christmas in Italian
- What are language disorders?
New numbers page: Futunan
New phrases pages: Bemba, Comanche, Ossetian and Veps
New articles:
- The language of food
- 5 Reasons Why You Should Teach Your Baby Sign Language
- The Connection between Language and Memory
- Is there universality to language development?
- The Differences Between Native Speakers And Philologists
- Pros and Cons of Learning More than One Language Simultaneously
- Professional Slang in Web Design
- The language map - what it is and how it helps you learn languages
- Talking Without Talking
New constructed script: Wata’echi / Southern Archipelago Script
New phrases pages: Bislama, Chuvash, Kashubian and Saterland Frisian
New numbers pages: Arikara and Tsuut'ina
New articles:
- 7 Apps for Learning a Foreign Language
- How to find the efficient translator for error-free translation
- How The Brain Does Language
- 5 Reasons to Learn Ukrainian
New languages: Guaymí, Muna, Nkore and Sarcee
New phrases pages: Kumyk and Nkore
New numbers pages: Muna and Nkore
New section: Terms of endearment in Irish, Scottish Gaelic and Welsh
New Tower of Babel translations: Ezaa, Ikwo and Izi
New article: 8 Strategies to Master Russian Pronunciation for Beginners
New languages: Jita, Kurti, Wamesa and Yabem
New constructed/adapted scripts: Betadel, Tengwar for High Valyrian and xliú Σgrén πzwén
New phrases pages: Marshallese and Turkmen
New Tower of Babel translation: Kurti
New article: Why should you learn Arabic?
New alphabet for Uyghur: Durustal
New languages: Awing, Beli, Machiguenga, Nanti, Pinyin, Yucuna and Zinza
New phrases pages: Cree and Southern Ndebele
New article: How to Get a Job in Europe as a Non-EU Applicant
Improved pages: Belarusian phrases, Kashmiri language, Russian idioms
New languages: Bandial, Hajong, Ikizu, Kambari and Rohingya and Hanifi
New phrases page: Garifuna
New articles:
- 5 Best Films to Watch While Studying Italian
- New Era Update for the Centuries-Old Yiddish Language
New recordings: Scots phrases
Improved page: Aragonese phrases
New languages: Roviana and Sena
New phrases pages: Cree and Luganda
New numbers pages: Hiligaynon and Roviana
New articles:
- Learning Russian: Easy Way to Start
- Origin of Language
New Tower of Babel translation: Northern Ndebele of South Africa
Improved page: Sakao
New languages: Magahi and Palula
New phrases pages: Ladino and Magahi
New numbers page: Bikol
New article: The Many Dialects and Evolution of the Chinese Market
New languages: Balti, Koyukon, Rennellese and Shina
New constructed script: Oriscript
New phrases page: Hiligaynon
New numbers page: Rennellese
New articles:
- 5 Great Resources for Medical Translators
- From Babbling To Full Sentence: How Children Acquire A Language - Stage By Stage
- 10 Corporate Foreign Language Training Trends in 2016
- Importance of Interpreters in Schools
- Listening: A Powerful Tool That Will Make You Go From Walking To Flying On Your Spanish Learning
Improved page: Burushaski
New page: Arwi Arabic script for Tamil
New constructed script: Color Script
New phrases pages: Bikol, Northern Ndebele of South Africa and Tajik
New numbers page: Odia (Oriya)
New articles:
- The Top 5 Techniques For Improving Your American Accent
- How to Overcome the Fear of Writing in a Foreign Language
- Learning a foreign language as the best tool to understand yourself
- 7 Most Popular Invented Languages in Film
Improved pages: Czech and Russian numbers
New alphabet: Adlam
New language: Comorian
New constructed scripts: Myanrik and Oakscript
New numbers pages: Deg Xinag and Khasi
New page: Language-Related Events
New articles:
- Creative Spanish Learning Games - Learning Process Helpers
- Why learn Basque?
Improved pages: Fula(ni), Kurmanji Kurdish phrases and Maldivian phrases
New language: Deg Xinag
New constructed script: Hynna
New articles:
- Learning Japanese – It Has Become a Social Thing
- 4 Reasons Why it is Difficult to Learn a New Language as an Adult
New recordings: Nahuatl phrases
New language: Khasi
New constructed script: Escritura Ondeada
New adapted scripts: Inglith and Portugárabe
New phrases page: Do you come here often?
New Tower of Babel translations: Gheg Albanian and Maldivian
New articles:
- 5 Types of Awkward Wording to Avoid
- 5 Cleverly Wicked Ways to Make Learning a Foreign Language Entertaining
New languages: Kituba, Monégasque, Réunion Creole, Ticuna, Yao
New numbers page: Timbisha
New articles:
- How to Start Thinking in a Language You Are Mastering
- Use This Memory Hack to Learn a Language
New language: Seneca
New phrases pages: Chichewa, Walloon
New numbers pages: Greek, Mohawk, Seneca, Toba Batak
New articles:
- How to speed up your language learning
- How to Improve Your Foreign Language Comprehension
New languages: Tarahumara and Timbisha
New phrases pages: Míkmaq, Swazi and Venda
New numbers page: Cayuga and Tarahumara
New articles:
- 10 Ways To Speed Up the Study of Scandinavian Languages
- Selfie and Other Words With -ie
- 8 Constructions You Should Avoid in English Writing
Improved page: Tsonga phrases
New language: Gamilaraay
New constructed scripts: Kalis and Levitic
New adapted script: Yuht Tai Sé Fòng Faat / 粵泰寫方法
New phrases page: Altay
New numbers pages: Gothic, Tulu
New tongue twisters page in: Irish
Improved page: Kalmyk phrases
New constructed script: Yembik
New numbers page: Maithili
New articles:
- 10 Reasons to Learn a Second Language
- So-called 'untranslatables' complicate word-for-word equivalent translation while providing unique cultural insight
- Why and how to learn minority languages
New Tower of Babel translation: Tulu
New constructed script: Keburi
New phrases pages: Aymara and Maithili
New numbers pages: Innu, Rade Sedang
New articles:
- History of 6 Most Popular English Idioms
- Don't know how to find free time for learning a foreign language? These tools will help you
New page: Phrase finder - see phrases in any combination of two languages.
New language: Kankanaey
New numbers pages: Kankanaey and Tolowa
New Tower of Babel translations: Hanga, Kikuyu, Liangmai Naga, Maninka, Nkore, Pochuri, Psikye, Sukuma, Tangsa, Toma
New articles:
- The Importance of Clear Written Communication in Business
- How do I tell if I can pick up a second language faster than others?
New constructed scripts: Engarun, Gaan Khaa and Senyas Baybayin
New numbers page: Kokborok
New Tower of Babel translations: Baga, Bandial, Basari, Enlhet, Kashinawa, Kumam, Nishi, Twi, Yao
New article: Arabic (العَرَبِيَّة)
New languages: Amarasi, Awara, Barai, Blagar, Dhao, Koti, Rade
New constructed script: Filipinyin
New numbers pages: Kei, Ngadha, Paama, Rongga
New Tower of Babel translations: Adi, Kokborok, Kom, Nivaclé, Rade
New languages: Amele, Anuki, Araki, Ashéninka, Buhutu, Busa, Kakabai, Kanasi, Kaninuwa, Kapingamarangi, Western Rote
New numbers pages: Araki, Ende-Li'o, Manggarainese, Nogai, Toki Pona
New articles:
- 6 Commonly Misspelled Words in English
- First Words
- What Language to Learn? 5 Languages That May Become Useful In The Future
- The 6 Most Popular Myths About Language Learning
- The extreme linguistic diversity of Papua New Guinea
New Tower of Babel translations: Bru, Palawano, Pennsylvania German, Shan
New languages: Are and Sierra Leonean Creole
New constructed script: Espurar
New numbers page: Kapingamarangi
New Tower of Babel translations: Are, Anuki, Ashéninka, Blagar, Buhutu, Busa, Dhao, Kakabai, Kanasi, Kaninuwa, Kankanaey, Kapingamarangi, Kosarek, Koti, Lole, Lukpa, Nogai, Ringgou, Tetum, Tii, Waray-Waray, Western Rote
New languages: Ende-Li'o and Kerinci
New constructed scripts: Thieves' Ogham and Todocisian
New numbers pages:Novial, Xhosa and Zulu
New articles:
- Raising A Child in a Multi-Culture Home
- Unlocking The World's Oldest Language Mysteries
New language: Stellingwarfs
New constructed script: Aleiö
New adapted script: Polskizcyrylicą
New numbers pages: Crow, Ido, Laz, Mingrelian, Interlingue / Occidental, Svan
New articles:
- A Few Portuguese Idioms
- Is it possible to teach your children two languages at once?
New colours page: Welsh
New articles:
- Scientific Babel: Why English Rules
- A quick guide to the language of the Internet
New constructed scripts: Simple English Alphabet and Bhāratalipi Unified Indian Script (BLUIS)
New adapted script: Cyrillic Navajo
New phrases pages: Limburgish and Mauritian Creole
New numbers page: Ga
New languages: Coeur d'Alene and Tsakonian
New phrase: Have a nice weekend
New articles:
- How Technology Changes the Meaning of Familiar Words
- Learning a Foreign Language: Are You Making These 8 Mistakes?
- New Technology Offers Translation on the Go
New languages: Chinook and Halkomelem
New constructed script: Triroglyphs
New article: Language Immersion that Should Work for You
New recordings: Estonian phrases
New languages: Luseño and Lushootseed
New constructed script: Nortish
New phrase: I am the king of the chickens
New recordings of the Hungarian phrases, Swahili alphabet, Swahili numbers and the Tower of Babel in Swahili
New language: Jeju
New constructed scripts: LLL for Korean and Marulipi
New articles:
- Vocabulary Volume: How to Find Your Perfect Word Count for the Day
- Spanish Immersion
New articles
- Accelerated Language Learning: 6 Ways to Boost Learning a New Language
- Astrolinguistics: Is Anybody Out There?
This week I have mainly been at the Polyglot Gathering in Berlin having fun meeting lots of other polyglots and practising my languages, so I haven't had much time to add new material to Omniglot. Normal service will resume after I get home next week.
New languages: Chilcotin and Cocopah
New articles:
- How the "R" in English differs from other languages
- Online Tools for your ESL Classroom
- 11 Great Spanish Learning Tools
New recordings: Manipuri phrases
Improved pages: Lozi and Manipuri
New phrases pages: Extremaduran and Manipuri
New article: 7 Odd Japanese Words Gleaned from Other Languages
Improved page: Rusyn phrases
New languages: Bari, Sekani and Wichita
New birthday song in: Persian (Farsi)
New recordings: Hindi numbers and Venetian phrases
New languages: Caddo and Pawnee
New constructed script: Varaksian
New phrases pages: Lower Sorbian and Upper Sorbian
Improved pages: Chechen phrases and Cornish numbers
New language: Arikara
New constructed scripts: Eangsæx and Lierean
New languages: Kashaya and Northern Pomo
New recordings: Belarusian phrases and Ewe phrases
Improved page: Ido phrases
New languages: Nuxalk and Southern Pomo
New articles:
- A Few Tricks to Understanding the Difference between American and British English
- Multilingual Accessibility in International Communities
- Basque: Not So Exotic, but Uniquely Interesting
New language: Northern Paiute
New alphabet: Maghrebi Arabic alphabet
New phrases pages: Kalmyk and Romani
New article: Don't Make This Common Multi-Language Contract Mistake
New language: Tunisian Arabic
New phrases page: Guaraní
New numbers page: Orok / Uilta
New articles:
- The Future of Foreign Language Learning?
- How to choose a good book to learn a language
New languages: Efik and Ibibio
New phrases page: Efik
New numbers page: Efik
New articles:
- This is Your Brain on Languages - And It's All Good
- An American Traveling to the UK? Learn a Little Vocabulary
- The Pitfalls of Literary Translation
- 7 Fun Language Learning Activities
New recordings of the Tower of Babel in Belarusian and Russian
New languages: Assiniboine, Biloxi, Chiwere, Fala, Ripuarian and Stoney
New constructed script: Chetlivitza
New phrases: Cimbrian
New numbers page: Assiniboine and Cimbrian
New articles:
- Learning the Basics of Any Language Fast - 7 Tips and Tricks
- Child Language Acquisition: It’s Not Just Baby Talk
New languages: Limburgish and Romániço
New constructed scripts: Elmas and Su'6 Tang6n Jang
New numbers pages: Chiwere Low German and Romániço
New phrases page: Romániço
New Tower of Babel translation: Romániço
New articles: 10 languages that are easiest for native English speakers to learn
Improved page: Shanghainese phrases
New languages: Emilian-Romagnol, Fiji Hindi, Ligurian and Mòcheno
New phrases page: Bashkir
New numbers page: Ligurian
New articles:
- The Most Valuable Languages for an MBA to Learn
- How Language Learning Helps You Become A Broad-Minded Person
Improved page: Bashkir
New language: Picard
New numbers pages: Gilaki, Oroshor Sanglechi and Wakhi
New article: Interpretation through the Ages
Improved page: Assamese phrases
New writing system: Avoiuli
New languages: Khufi, Oroshor, Rushani and Sanglechi
New numbers page: Ishkashimi
New languages: Bartangi, Kongo, Ishkashimi
New article: What Free Online Translation Means to Translation Companies
Improved pages: Gilaki, Kpelle, Mazandarani
New languages: Cypriot Arabic and Khorasani Turkic
New constructed script: Tactile Rila Sign System
Improved pages: Archi, Dargwa, Hunzib, Khwarshi and Lak
New languages: Arakanese and Bodo
New article: The Evolution of The English Language
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