Category: Language
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Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows
The Dictionary of Obscure Sorrows is a compendium of invented words written by John Koenig, that aims to fill holes in the language—to give a name to emotions we all feel but don’t have a word for. Book version coming this fall from Simon & Schuster! The author’s mission is to capture the aches, demons,…
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Words Disturbed
It seems we have forgotten the true meaning of many words that are important in modern media, communications and in practicing ‘free speech’. Too many words have had their meaning changed through abuse, misuse or plain ignorance.
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Language Terms
Language Education Terms A definitive list of terms in language teaching and linquistics Glossary Accuracy Producing language with few errors. Achievement test A test to measure what students have learned or achieved from a program of study; should be part of every language program and be specific to the goals and objectives of a…
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Words as Feelings
THE EMOTIONARY • A dictionary of words that don’t exist for feelings that do written by The Middle actress Eden Sher and illustrated by acclaimed graphic novelist Julia Wertz. All her life, Eden Sher has suffered from dyscommunicatia (n. the inability to articulate a feeling through words.). Then, one day, she decided that, whenever she…