Posted on 07/08/2008 5:01:38 AM PDT by Coffee200am
I feel blessed to grow up with English as my 1st language . . . it is so nuanced, with fine differences among synonyms and one word having umpteen different meanings. As an editor, I really appreciate its linguistic uniqueness.
Indian groups focus on saving languages
Indian Country Today | Faye Flam, Philadelphia Inquirer
Posted on 07/09/2008 10:11:17 PM PDT by SunkenCiv
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