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Title: Translation Tools Geared for Less-Spoken Languages Could Help Maintain Them
Body: From http://www.technologyreview.com/news/428093/translation-tools-could-save-less-used-languages Translation Tools Could Save Less-Used Languages Languages that aren't used online risk being left behind. New translation technology from Google and Microsoft could help them catch up. By Tom Simonite June 6, 2012 Millions of people around the world speak languages that are still barely represented online, despite widespread Internet access and improving translation technology. Web giants Microsoft and Google are trying to change that with new translation technology aimed at languages that are being left behind—or perhaps even being actively killed off—by the Web. Microsoft and Google's existing translation tools, which are free, are a triumph of big data. Instead of learning as a human translator would, by studying the rules of different languages, a translation tool's algorithms learn how to translate one language into another by statistically comparing thousands or millions of online documents that have been translated by humans. The two companies have both departed from that formula slightly to serve less popular languages. Google was able to recently launch experimental "alpha" support for a collection of five Indian languages (Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Tamil, and Telugu) by giving its software some direct lessons in grammar, while Microsoft has released a service that allows a community to build a translation system for its own language by supplying its own source material. Read the full article at http://www.technologyreview.com/news/428093/translation-tools-could-save-less-used-languages
Source: Technology Review
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Title: Translation Tools Geared for Less-Spoken Languages Could Help Maintain Them
Body: From http://www.technologyreview.com/news/428093/translation-tools-could-save-less-used-languages Translation Tools Could Save Less-Used Languages Languages that aren't used online risk being left behind. New translation technology from Google and Microsoft could help them catch up. By Tom Simonite June 6, 2012 Millions of people around the world speak languages that are still barely represented online, despite widespread Internet access and improving translation technology. Web giants Microsoft and Google are trying to change that with new translation technology aimed at languages that are being left behind—or perhaps even being actively killed off—by the Web. Microsoft and Google's existing translation tools, which are free, are a triumph of big data. Instead of learning as a human translator would, by studying the rules of different languages, a translation tool's algorithms learn how to translate one language into another by statistically comparing thousands or millions of online documents that have been translated by humans. The two companies have both departed from that formula slightly to serve less popular languages. Google was able to recently launch experimental "alpha" support for a collection of five Indian languages (Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Tamil, and Telugu) by giving its software some direct lessons in grammar, while Microsoft has released a service that allows a community to build a translation system for its own language by supplying its own source material. Read the full article at http://www.technologyreview.com/news/428093/translation-tools-could-save-less-used-languages
Source: Technology Review
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Title: New Swahili Guide Introduces the Language
Body: A new “Guide to Swahili” on the BBC Languages website introduces people to some facts about the language, its alphabet, and some basic words phrases. The new guide is available at http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/other/swahili/guide
Source: BBC
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Title: New Swahili Guide Introduces the Language
Body: A new “Guide to Swahili” on the BBC Languages website introduces people to some facts about the language, its alphabet, and some basic words phrases. The new guide is available at http://www.bbc.co.uk/languages/other/swahili/guide
Source: BBC
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Title: Online Arabic and Hebrew Keyboards
Body: Use your regular keyboard to write in Arabic (http://www.muftah-alhuruf.com ) or Hebrew (http://www.mikledet.com ). The result can be e-mailed.
Source: Chen Levkovich
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Title: Online Arabic and Hebrew Keyboards
Body: Use your regular keyboard to write in Arabic (http://www.muftah-alhuruf.com ) or Hebrew (http://www.mikledet.com ). The result can be e-mailed.
Source: Chen Levkovich
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Title: 2012 Chinese Bridge Delegation to China
Body: From http://professionals.collegeboard.com/k-12/awards/chinese/bridge The College Board is pleased to announce the 2012 Chinese Bridge Delegation, a weeklong program in China to help educators start or strengthen their institution's Chinese programs and partnerships. Highlights include school visits, cultural activities and educational workshops. School and district leaders are invited to apply for this unique educational trip to China as guests of Hanban/Confucius Institute Headquarters (Hanban). The delegation will take place November 7–15, 2012 The priority application deadline is June 15th. For full details go to http://professionals.collegeboard.com/k-12/awards/chinese/bridge
Source: College Board
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Title: 2012 Chinese Bridge Delegation to China
Body: From http://professionals.collegeboard.com/k-12/awards/chinese/bridge The College Board is pleased to announce the 2012 Chinese Bridge Delegation, a weeklong program in China to help educators start or strengthen their institution's Chinese programs and partnerships. Highlights include school visits, cultural activities and educational workshops. School and district leaders are invited to apply for this unique educational trip to China as guests of Hanban/Confucius Institute Headquarters (Hanban). The delegation will take place November 7–15, 2012 The priority application deadline is June 15th. For full details go to http://professionals.collegeboard.com/k-12/awards/chinese/bridge
Source: College Board
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Title: South Asian Literary Recordings Project
Body: From http://www.loc.gov/acq/ovop/delhi/salrp Launched in April 2000, to record the voices of South Asian authors for the Library of Congress' Archive of Recorded World Literature, the project has captured the readings of prominent South Asian poets, novelists, and playwrights. The authors recorded so far represent more than fifteen of the languages of India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. Learn more about the project at http://www.loc.gov/acq/ovop/delhi/salrp/about.html and access the recordings at http://www.loc.gov/acq/ovop/delhi/salrp
Source: Library of Congress
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Title: South Asian Literary Recordings Project
Body: From http://www.loc.gov/acq/ovop/delhi/salrp Launched in April 2000, to record the voices of South Asian authors for the Library of Congress' Archive of Recorded World Literature, the project has captured the readings of prominent South Asian poets, novelists, and playwrights. The authors recorded so far represent more than fifteen of the languages of India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh. Learn more about the project at http://www.loc.gov/acq/ovop/delhi/salrp/about.html and access the recordings at http://www.loc.gov/acq/ovop/delhi/salrp
Source: Library of Congress
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Title: Documentary about Esperanto
Body: From http://linguistlist.org/issues/23/23-2591.html Academy Award–nominated director Sam Green ('The Weather Underground') has a new documentary out about Esperanto and language studies. 'The Universal Language' traces Esperanto from its conception in Poland amid other burgeoning nineteenth century Utopian movements through two disastrous world wars, Stalinist suppression, and the rise of globalization. Drawing equally from archival footage and interviews with present-day speakers and linguists, the film portrays a movement full of optimism and humor, as well as a vital curiosity about language’s ability to influence society, culture, and the power structures around them. The film is available for classroom use. To watch a preview copy of 'The Universal Language' or for more information about the film, please contact dana.samgreenfilm at gmail dot com or visit http://esperantodocumentary.com
Source: LINGUIST List
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Title: Documentary about Esperanto
Body: From http://linguistlist.org/issues/23/23-2591.html Academy Award–nominated director Sam Green ('The Weather Underground') has a new documentary out about Esperanto and language studies. 'The Universal Language' traces Esperanto from its conception in Poland amid other burgeoning nineteenth century Utopian movements through two disastrous world wars, Stalinist suppression, and the rise of globalization. Drawing equally from archival footage and interviews with present-day speakers and linguists, the film portrays a movement full of optimism and humor, as well as a vital curiosity about language’s ability to influence society, culture, and the power structures around them. The film is available for classroom use. To watch a preview copy of 'The Universal Language' or for more information about the film, please contact dana.samgreenfilm at gmail dot com or visit http://esperantodocumentary.com
Source: LINGUIST List
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Title: Why Learn Italian?
Body: A list of “The Top Ten Reasons To Learn Italian” is available at http://italian.about.com/od/grammar/a/aa082405a.htm?nl=1
Source: About.com
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Title: Why Learn Italian?
Body: A list of “The Top Ten Reasons To Learn Italian” is available at http://italian.about.com/od/grammar/a/aa082405a.htm?nl=1
Source: About.com
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Title: Bus Tour: German Heritage Sites in Baltimore
Body: German Heritage Sites in Baltimore Bus Tour Saturday, 23 June 2012, 10 am - 4:30 PM Did you know that Baltimore was the second largest port of entry into the US for German immigrants? This driving tour will provide information about the German immigration history and experience in Baltimore, and take you to relevant sites, such as the Baltimore Immigration Memorial (BIM) and Einwanderer Haus, Locust Point, Zion Church, Krug Iron Works, Museum of Industry (see Mergenthaler's linotype machine), Hansa Haus, Mencken House, and Lloyd Street Synagogue, to name a few. Learn more and buy tickets at http://www.goethe.de/ins/us/was/ver/en9322684v.htm
Source: Goethe-Institut
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Title: Bus Tour: German Heritage Sites in Baltimore
Body: German Heritage Sites in Baltimore Bus Tour Saturday, 23 June 2012, 10 am - 4:30 PM Did you know that Baltimore was the second largest port of entry into the US for German immigrants? This driving tour will provide information about the German immigration history and experience in Baltimore, and take you to relevant sites, such as the Baltimore Immigration Memorial (BIM) and Einwanderer Haus, Locust Point, Zion Church, Krug Iron Works, Museum of Industry (see Mergenthaler's linotype machine), Hansa Haus, Mencken House, and Lloyd Street Synagogue, to name a few. Learn more and buy tickets at http://www.goethe.de/ins/us/was/ver/en9322684v.htm
Source: Goethe-Institut
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Title: Cultures in Translation: Contemporary German Literature in Translation
Body: From http://www.goethe.de/ins/se/prj/uar/enindex.htm Here is a selection of contemporary German literature (novels, non-fiction, books for children and young adults) that has been translated into English, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Finnish, Dutch and Gaelic. You will also be introduced to translators and publishers, find out information on translation, the German book market and German literature in general. The Cultures in Translation website is brought to you by the Goethe-Institut in London and is available at http://www.goethe.de/ins/se/prj/uar/enindex.htm
Source: Goethe-Institu London
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Title: Cultures in Translation: Contemporary German Literature in Translation
Body: From http://www.goethe.de/ins/se/prj/uar/enindex.htm Here is a selection of contemporary German literature (novels, non-fiction, books for children and young adults) that has been translated into English, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Finnish, Dutch and Gaelic. You will also be introduced to translators and publishers, find out information on translation, the German book market and German literature in general. The Cultures in Translation website is brought to you by the Goethe-Institut in London and is available at http://www.goethe.de/ins/se/prj/uar/enindex.htm
Source: Goethe-Institu London
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Title: French in Switzerland
Body: Read a recent blog post about some of the differences between Swiss and Parisian French at http://blogs.transparent.com/french/french-in-switzerland
Source: Transparent Languages
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Title: French in Switzerland
Body: Read a recent blog post about some of the differences between Swiss and Parisian French at http://blogs.transparent.com/french/french-in-switzerland
Source: Transparent Languages
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