Parrot Time - Issue 3 May-June 2013

Features:

The Voynich Script - Cryptic Codex
This medieval book contains bizarre illustrations and a mysterious script which no one has been able to translate. Is it a fantastical look at the world around us, or some bizarre hoax?

Benjamin Whorf - Relativity of Language
Whorf took a very unconventional approach to studying linguistics, both in the manner in which he started and the views he took. His work extended into several fields and he pursued everything with a fierce passion for answers to the world.

A Language Dream
A guest writer tells us about a language dream he had one night.

Revisited - Words From National Character
There are many words that we have adopted into English regarding other peoples of the world. Sadly, these are rarely truly reflective of their national character.

Language Learning Methods - Classes
The third in our series of articles about language learning methods is about the oldest and most widely accepted: classes.

Departements:

Letter From The Editor - Freaking Out
Freaking out. How strange are you for loving languages?

At the Cinema - Lost in Translation
Two strangers at different parts of their lives find a connection in foreign Japan.

Languages in Peril - The Polish Connection
These endangered languages have fought hard for their acceptance as true languages, and now they must fight for their very existence. These are the the slavonic languages of Kashubian, Rusyn and Silesian.

Word on the Streets - Romanian Poets
The streets of Parleremo are named after famous masters of literature. In this issue, we look at two from Romania: Eminescu, Alecsandri.

Where Are You?
Guess the city and country from the article and picture.

Celebrations - Holi
Holi is celebrated throughout India every year in a number of ways, celebrating renewal, triumph of good over evil, and love.

Sections - Language Exchange
This column is where we look at the sections of Parleremo, exploring what they are for and how to use them