Learning Other Languages

The Irish language is currently in the process of working its way of off the Endangered Languages List. In this article we are going to take a look at how the Irish government in conjunction with the Foras na Gaeilge are working together to promote the Irish language. We'll also go over one of the latest Irish language software packages aimed at teaching an understanding of Irish through immersion.

In this article we are going to look at why Irish is a dying language. What factors caused the downfall of this historic form of communication? Can technology be the main reason and if not then what is? Learn more in Irish: A Dying Language.

Lingala, spoken by over ten million people in the two Congos in Africa, is a trade language spoken in parts of both the Republic of Congo and Democratic Republic of Congo. Read on to learn some basic words and phrases in this African language.

This article looks at some basic Arabic vocabulary and phrases you might use for greetings and introductions. Arabic is spoken as a first language in over a dozen countries and has many regional dialects. Knowing Arabic can help you get along well in all these regions.

When you look at the two languages—Yiddish versus Hebrew—they might seem similar at first. After all, they both use the same alphabet, they share similar words, and they are both spoken primarily by Jews. However, they are actually two separate languages. So, what's the difference?

Irish Gaelic sits in an awkward position within Ireland. The official language of Ireland, mandatory in schools, required for many jobs... yet walking around in the country, you're not likely to hear a word of it. Is Irish Gaelic dying out? Who still speaks it? What's in store? Here's an overview.

Is your lady love from Moscow? Maybe not, but it might be useful to know some Russian love phrases anyway—stranger tidbits of knowledge have come in handy, even if you're not a student of Russian. Here's some tender words in Russian.

The word game we know as Pig Latin was played by Thomas Jefferson in his youth, and there are a number of references to it throughout the 19th century. Learn about its history, how to use it, and how to access Google in Pig Latin.

Looking forward to saying the four questions in Yiddish at this year's seder? Look no further! We explains the basics of the four questions (mah nishtana) as well as how to say it in Yiddish.

Welcome to your introduction to the Hebrew calendar. This article discusses the Hebrew calendar months, including their names, transliterations, and important days in each month.