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FROM LANGUAGE TO LANGUAGE

by the Stagirite.” In another example, he unpacks how a metaphysical “notion of being would be entirely different” in the West African tonal language Ewe. The book itself is intertextual, emphasizing the collaborative act of knowledge building, as Diagne traces the evolution and lineage of his thinking in elegant prose. The author cites numerous late cultural theorists and philosophers, including Henri Bergson, Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz, and Léopold Sédar Senghor, as well as present\u002Dday figures, among them Kwame Anthony Appiah, Philippe Dagen, and Sandra Laugier."

Book Details

Publisher:Of
Published:2024-01-01
Pages:296
Format:paperback
Language:English
ISBN:9781635423

Reading Info

Age Range:12-18

About This Book

This bilingual journey offers young readers a vibrant exploration of how words and meanings transform across cultures, presenting common phrases and everyday vocabulary in parallel languages that inv...

Our Review

This bilingual journey offers young readers a vibrant exploration of how words and meanings transform across cultures, presenting common phrases and everyday vocabulary in parallel languages that invite direct comparison. The book cleverly demonstrates linguistic patterns through colorful illustrations and contextual examples, making abstract concepts about language differences feel tangible and accessible. Children will enjoy discovering how greetings, numbers, and simple conversations shift between tongues, while parents will appreciate the thoughtful organization that encourages natural language acquisition.

What sets this language exploration apart is its emphasis on the musicality and rhythm of speech rather than rote memorization, allowing readers to hear the beauty in both familiar and unfamiliar sounds. The visual storytelling creates memorable anchors for vocabulary retention, making it particularly valuable for multilingual households or classrooms introducing second languages. Young linguists will finish this reading adventure with not just new words, but a genuine curiosity about how communication connects us across borders.

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