José Maria Pereira Coutinho (高天賜 in Chinese) is a Macanese jurist and politician, of Portuguese nationality and was born in Macau, China. He has been a member of the Legislative Assembly of Macau since 2005 and President of the Board of Directors of the Macau Civil Servants Association since 1998. Between 2003 and 2021, he was a Counsellor for the Portuguese Communities. He was born in Macau on July 22, 1957, the son of Basílio Câncio Coutinho, a police chief, and Maria Ida Lourdinha Julieta Pereira Coutinho, a housewife. His parents were both born in the then-Portuguese territory of Goa ..read more

There are invented languages for movies and games, or even arts and international communication. People will still be inventing languages for whatever reasons. The following are some invented languages that you might not know before. Viossa is a language inspired by the sounds and aesthetics of nature. It uses a unique phonetic system and a grammar based on natural language patterns. Viossa is a relatively new language, but it has gained a following among language enthusiasts who appreciate its beauty and creativity. Sindarin is an Elvish language from J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth, known ..read more

I often encounter invented languages when researching the latest stories in language learning. Out of curiosity, I picked up one invented language to learn: Esperanto. Gladly, I made a good decision because Esperanto turned out to be the easiest language that I had ever learned at that time. I submitted a short article to an Esperanto magazine in Brazil after 4 months of learning Esperanto, and it was published one month later! Esperanto is just one of many invented languages in this world. Here are some of the popular ones. Esperanto is a language designed for international communication ..read more

Toki Pona is a constructed language designed to be simple and easy to learn. It has a tiny vocabulary of around 123 words, making it one of the simplest languages in the world. Toki Pona was created by Sonja Elen Kisa (Sonja Lang) in 2001. She is a linguist and language enthusiast who developed Toki Pona to create a simple international language to communicate with people of different languages. Every word in Toki Pona has multiple meanings. a = ah akesi = reptile ala = no, empty alasa = chase ale, ali = all anpa = bottom ante = different, change anu = or awen = stay, wait e = (introduces ..read more

Historical Uses of Invented Languages Philosophers and Universal Languages: In the past, many invented languages ​​were driven by a desire to improve communication and understanding. For example: Esperanto (1887): L. L. Zamenhof created Esperanto as a universal language to promote international peace and understanding. This was a serious, idealistic ambition. Logical Languages: Philosophers such as Gottfried Leibniz in the 17th century dreamed of a universal, logical language that could replace natural languages, often seen as confusing and imperfect. Religion and Mysticism: Invented langu ..read more

While both Malaysian and Taiwanese Han Chinese share a common cultural heritage, their mentalities differ significantly due to historical, political, and social factors. Malaysian Han Chinese: Multicultural Environment: Malaysian Han Chinese often grow up in a multicultural environment, interacting with people of various ethnicities and religions. This can foster a more tolerant and open-minded perspective. Chinese Influence: Due to historical ties with China, Malaysian Han Chinese may have a stronger connection to Chinese culture and traditions. This can influence their values and worldvie ..read more

Imagine you have two special languages, like magic codes! Esperanto Imagine a world where everyone speaks the same language. It's like having a secret code that everyone knows, so you can talk to anyone, anywhere! It's a special language that was made up to help people from different countries understand each other. It's easy to learn because it has simple rules and sounds like other languages you might know. So, Esperanto is like a special club where everyone can join and talk to each other easily. It's a fun way to connect with people all over the world! Toki Pona Imagine a language with ..read more

Taiwan has set its sights on becoming a bilingual nation by 2030. This ambitious goal aims to enhance the English proficiency of its citizens, particularly the younger generation. By improving English language skills, Taiwan seeks to boost its global competitiveness and provide its citizens with greater opportunities for international study, work, and cultural exchange. To achieve this goal, the Taiwanese government is implementing several strategies, including: Enhanced English Education: Investing in English language education at all levels, from primary school to higher education. Dig ..read more

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I believe learning a language should be enjoyable. It is difficult to learn if it is not fun. You can learn easier if you take your time. I recently joined an English gathering. I'm sure a lot of people will wonder why I'm joining the English gathering, isn't my English already decent? Yes, I go there only to make new friends. At the same time, I can assist them practice to speak English. I frequently joined English gatherings on campus when I was a university student, so I am aware of how challenging it is for Taiwanese to learn English. This gathering is called the Happy English Club ..read more