Mango Languages

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-05-22

• Second startup weekend Detroit speaker: @mangolanguages Founder and CTO Mike Teshuba #swd2010 http://twitpic.com/1o4a70 (via @bchesnutt) #
• Main lesson from @MangoLanguages CTO Mike Teshuba.: Focus on what you’re good at, and be the best at it. #swd2010 (via @EstrellaBella10) #
• Enjoyed Mike Teshuba’s preso on how @mangolanguages evolved from his mom’s spare room to strong niche company #SWD2010 (via @TheYaffeGroup) #
• Do you Mango? Have a Messenger PL library card? Learn a language @ http://www.northaurora.lib.il.us/ info 630.896.0240 (via @MessengerLib) #
• Want to learn a foreign language 4 free? Cass County Public Library offers Mango Languages to patrons: http://ht.ly/1KPzO (via @casscolib) #
• Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, blogging & Twitter—all in 3 languages! http://socialmediadelivered.com (via @LinkedInQueen) #
• English words devastate Chinese language http://tinyurl.com/24s5nu4 –what do you think? #
• @DKJPUSA So what do you think – let it happen or try to control it? in reply to DKJPUSA #
• The amount of time children spend reading out of school is linked with gains in reading achievement. #
• @demetrios1 Yep! Get on that! in reply to demetrios1 #
• Rolling Stones, Keith Richards – a Librarian who knew? Great article http://ow.ly/1Me1z #
• RT @demetrios1: Jack London from WSJ http://ow.ly/1Meqk –He Loved Libraries!!!! #
• @Amanda_Grayce Hey stranger! How are things in NY? in reply to Amanda_Grayce #
• Numerous studies show that access to books and magazines is directly related to higher reading achievement. #
• RT @atllibrary: Ready to learn a new language? – http://tinyurl.com/2wqnouv Check out @mangolanguages #
• Students at schools w/good libraries have 10-18 % better test scores than schools w/ lower rated libraries-true despite socio-economic dif #
• RT @casscolib: Traveling to a foreign country & need to learn a language? Cass County Public Library has Mango Languages! http://ht.ly/1KPCR #
• High-income children have more and better access to reading materials in both stores and libraries than do low-income children. #
• Eyes flashing, robot conducts wedding in Tokyo http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_19886/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=PKwoVlV9 #
• @DKJPUSA That is my thought. in reply to DKJPUSA #
• @demetrios1 It has been happening for years. Karaoke, Haiku and so many more. cc @dkjusa in reply to demetrios1 #
• Local libraries are only government-funded, educational & social service avail to children & play important role in development as readers. #
• Just finished a training video for library partners and their staff…it will be up this week on the Mango… http://bit.ly/ddpPiT #
• RT @beverlycornell: How I started working for @mangolanguages http://ow.ly/1MOIz #
• @KDLNews thinks awesome! Great idea to get people excited!!! in reply to KDLNews #
• Have you checked out the Mango Languages site yet? Tell us what you think & you could win a free T-shirt http://bit.ly/8ZI2aX (via @KDLNews) #
• Circulation of children’s materials at public libraries is 50% higher in school districts scoring in top third of standardized reading test #
• RT @huffingtonpost: Stanford’s bookless library: are there more coming? http://is.gd/cfXd3 (via @Margosha8) #
• @Margosha8 thanks lady! in reply to Margosha8 #
• 83% of adults rate library services to children as “very important & taking children to library is part of being good & conscientious parent” #
• @bigskyred I read it on a Library Director’s report. I can find it and give you the source if you really need it. It may take a day or two in reply to bigskyred #
• @bigskyred http://rcpldirector.wordpress.com/ found it quicker than I thought. in reply to bigskyred #
• More than any other public institution, including schools, the public library contributes to intellectual growth of children during summer #
• Watching a Mango Languages webinar. So much better than any other language learning method. (via @balanon)–thanks! #
• You can learn Greek, French, or German with Mango Languages here http://tinyurl.com/32f6t4d (via @CharlesCoLib) #
• Want to learn a new language? Check out the Mango Languages resource on our homepage! http://www.wcpl.org (via @wcpl) #
• @bigskyred my pleasure…I thought they were great stats too! in reply to bigskyred #
• @Candice_Leary um Rosetta is a competitor. in reply to Candice_Leary #
• My list of recommended yoga ashrams and schools in India http://bit.ly/bpOBE4 #yoga #lp #India #travel (via @BreatheDreamGo) #
• @ChrisRoland thanks for sharing the video. in reply to ChrisRoland #
• @snhettich thanks for the shout out! We hope you are trying the software…what language do you want to learn? KPL/GRPL are awesome! #
• Words have power. In some myths, spoken words create worlds, creatures, & human beings ~ Author Unknown | RT @msjourney (via @FloetryCatnap) #
• New blog post, Real Advice from Real Expats: The Pros and Cons of Living and Working Abroad – http://ow.ly/1qy005 (via @goinglobal) #
• RT @TheTripleDeke: There’s an entire, large wiki page on the Boston accent. Oddly fascinating. http://bit.ly/axoHUM (via @jfavreau) #
• Children who attend library summer reading programs read significantly better than children who attend a camp program. #
• @cmlibrary Thanks for the retweet. in reply to cmlibrary #
• @BoydLibrary Thanks for the retweet! in reply to BoydLibrary #
• @MilwaukeePubLib Thanks for sharing our tweet! in reply to MilwaukeePubLib #
• We are announcing our new USB product called Mango Take Out for our library customers. If a library interested in… http://bit.ly/91zkKc #
• @gershbec The Mango Basic product on a USB drive that patrons can check out. Does that help? in reply to gershbec #
• Children’s attitudes toward reading get more negative as they grow older. Negative attitudes are associated w/ lesser ability. #
• Wow – just had a meeting outside. It is a hot day in May! http://bit.ly/9vPqhU #
• How many languages can you learn from Mango? — 23! Available free with your library card http://bit.ly/d20n7L (via @BoydLibrary) #
• Young people ages 8-18 spend an average of 6.5 hrs/day using various media. Amount of time spent reading is about 43 min per day. #
• How many languages can you learn using mango? 23 languages! All you need is your library card and a computer. (via @hooksettlibrary) #
• How many languages can you learn from Mango? 22+ ESL courses. Log in w/your library card & start speaking! (via @LaneLibHampton) #
• Interested in learning a foreign language for free? We now offer Mango Languages…. http://bit.ly/dw0kD1 (via @RWCLibraryFdtn) #
• Three-fourths of the children ages 8-18 say they read daily for pleasure. #
• @EstrellaBella10 muchas gracias por la tweet. in reply to EstrellaBella10 #
• @MatthewDibble indeed!!!!! in reply to MatthewDibble #
• Wow – the hijinks going on right now at the office are too funny. Videos coming soon. http://bit.ly/ce1QnX #
• Learn 23 languages w/ @Mango Languages & DPL lib card @ dentonlibrary.com – Research Tools – Language Learning – Mango! (via @dentonpublic) #
• New databases available: Mango Languages http://mckillop.salve.edu/databases_new.cfm (via @McKillopLibrary) #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-05-15

• @14Bikes Das ist zehr gut! in reply to 14Bikes #
• RT @Journeywoman 101 Twitter Travel Tips http://tinyurl.com/lnbfd9 (via @IsabellesTravel) #
• OnlineSalsa Alphabetics: Learn the Basic Step of Salsa Dance http://bit.ly/ct1NwX (via @onlinesalsa) #
• Happy Mother’s Day! Enjoy time with your families today. #
• 66 unusual places to stay in Europe http://u.nu/9asf9 (via @GuyKawasaki) #
• NYT: guest-teaching Chinese, and learning America http://tinyurl.com/29rez #
• Lots of action in the office today! Woot! http://bit.ly/ats13l #
• Looking to travel this summer? Need a refresher? Want to learn a new language? Mango Languages… http://fb.me/v7pQqnih (via @FCLSPA) #
• New Languages added to Mango http://bit.ly/cpglxo (via @hillfllib) #
• Check out what’s new @ the library: Mango Languages is available on our website! (via @SchertzLibrary) #
• Yum @beverlycornell made awesome Spanish Paella for the office today! Gotta love diversity! #
• @hoprea thanks for writing the guest post! Sorry it took so long to get it up. in reply to hoprea #
• Schertz Public Library now offers Mango Languages for free. Easy & fun foreign language learning. http://bit.ly/d9n2kA (via @SchertzLibrary) #
• Warner library users: Learn languages online, FREE! visit http://warner.lib.nh.us and click on the Mango icon. (via @pillsburylib) #
• Check out Mango Languages! Learn a language with your library card from home…easy. Visit http://fb.me/w9NHdSnd (via @PGTPLOnline) #
• @esolcourses awesome tweet! Thanks for sharing. in reply to esolcourses #
• @hoprea Our linguists here are very impressed by your post. in reply to hoprea #
• So many new courses, languages and products coming out this summer. So fun! http://bit.ly/ami9BB #
• Your library offers Mango Languages- free, easy & fun foreign language learning: http://ht.ly/1KPxz #languagelearning #esl (via @casscolib) #
• @casscolib great tweet! Thanks for sharing Mango. in reply to casscolib #
• Check out Mango Languages, available through the RFPL website, for quick… http://bit.ly/9GbFni (via @RiverForestPL) #
• @MCDaviesNet Great!!!! Glad you like Mango. Thanks for sharing. in reply to MCDaviesNet #
• @NetlineEdu really interesting article!! in reply to NetlineEdu #
• Just added a walkthrough video of our Administration Portal for the Public Libraries. Current library partners… http://bit.ly/bLpGli #
• Today is Day of Families (Int’l), Teacher’s Day (South Korea), Mother’s Day (Samoa) (via @CultureCoach) #

Why is that a Syllable?

Why do some sound combinations form words while others do not?  Why can some sound combinations only be found at the beginning of words whereas others can only be at the end?  The answer rests in the sonority scale.  This discussion follows along with Kelly’s post on “What is a Syllable? Rhyme and Reason”.  Syllable structure, what makes a string of sounds a syllable, is based on the principle of sonority. Sonority is the openness of the vocal tract that corresponds directly to loudness of a sound.  Consonants are divided into obstruents and sonorants based on how they are articulated.  They are called obstruents because the airflow is being obstructed.  Say a sound like [t] compared to [n]; [t] is an obstruent and stops suddenly whereas [n] is a sonorant.  The sound of [n] is more open and can be stretched out.   The more like a vowel a sound is the more sonorous it is.  Think of a syllable as a mountain: there is a climb up to the top and then a descent.  Vowels are the most sonorous so they are at the peak or the nucleus of a syllable.  The consonants preceding a vowel increase in sonority; this is the onset.  After reaching the nucleus, the consonant sounds decrease in sonority; this is the coda. The sonority scale from lowest to highest is obstruents, sonorant consonants, and then vowels.

For example, in a word like Atlantic, which is written syllabically as at.lan.tic, the first syllable starts with the nucleus [a] and in the coda when sonority decreases it falls to the obstruent [t].  A new syllable is necessary because [l] is more sonorous than [t].  It violates the sonority principle to have [l] follow [t] in the coda.  In the second syllable, [l] is in the onset, rising to [a] the nucleus, and falling to [n] in the coda.   The third syllable cannot begin with [n] and then be followed by [t] in the onset because this would violate the sonority principle.  So the sonority scale is the reason we can have the word ant but not *atn or *nta.  If *nta is a word often a vowel is inserted into the pronunciation [nata].  Can you think of any exceptions where sounds in syllables violate the sonority principle?

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-05-08

• @byzantinist woot! in reply to byzantinist #
• @crafty184 whew! . Enjoy! Our IT guy is from Colombia in reply to crafty184 #
• @crafty184 oh lol in reply to crafty184 #
• New Web page: Premium Content Mango Languages: http://bit.ly/akdhRZ (via @snoislelibrary) #
• Kent District Library is getting great feedback from their patrons on using Mango Languages http://ow.ly/1Gpsn #
• @KDLNews We just left you a message on your post. Great job! in reply to KDLNews #
• @KDLNews Yippee! Lots of great comments! So exciting to see! in reply to KDLNews #
• Ready for going to Playa next week? learn conversational Spanish w/new Mango Languages database @mangolanguages rocks! (via @MetroLibraryOK) #
• FREE Cinco de Mayo Festival and Grand Opening Celebration 5/5 1pm – Mexicantown http://bit.ly/didtTN TOMORROW (via @freeismylife) #
• @kimterry1 que Bueno! in reply to kimterry1 #
• @MetroLibraryOK did you see the buttons in the Mango store? in reply to MetroLibraryOK #
• New promotions launched today! For our library customers – look for the Orange Envelope coming with all the details. http://bit.ly/cs34x1 #
• @lucashedding great to hear! What do you think? in reply to lucashedding #
• Had the pleasure of showing a new English speaker the wonderful @mangolanguages courses he can take. He left w/big smile (via @swhitef4d) #
• Today is Cinco de Mayo! #
• New analysis reveals clearer picture of brain’s #language areas: http://bit.ly/b0wGxc (RT @hyperlingo @langology) (via @NOVALanguages) #
• Russian company increases share in Facebook to 10% (RIA Novosti) http://bit.ly/8YfvSE (via @InvasiveNotes) #
• Twitter at @1B1T2010 hashtag #1b1t the One Book, One Twitter project begins officially tomorrow. (via @allonsdanser) #
• @RubySlppers Very cool!!!! Congrats! in reply to RubySlppers #
• @suzigurl Nice! Clearly they are respectful of others. in reply to suzigurl #
• Just got off the phone with @MetroLibraryOK Love talking to excited librarians! Great job Kim!!!!! #
• PHOTOS: 7 Must-Know Facts About Cinco De Mayo http://huff.to/9uqz44 #
• I am on the Internet to have Mangoes Thanks to Mango Languages. (via @true_friend) #
• Learn a language! Practice one! Mango Languages through AskRI.org http://www.askri.org/ (via @mblibrary) #
• Learn a language! Practice one! Mango Languages through AskRI.org http://www.askri.org/ (via @yamilb12) #
• @kimterry1 Das ist zehr gut. in reply to kimterry1 #
• If you don’t know the meaning of Cinco de Mayo, give Mango Languages a try! Free with your library card! (via @Cumberlib) #
• RT @LisaMaatz: Survey ranks Norway as best country for #mothers & #children #Afghanistan is last (USAToday) http://bit.ly/cGFEKT #fem2 #
• @jlbayne What do you think of the new promotional system? Have you placed an order yet? Really looking for feedback! in reply to jlbayne #
• @stowelibrary Yippee! What do you think of the new promo system? Since we just rolled it out – we are looking for feedback. in reply to stowelibrary #
• @MetroLibraryOK We are! End of summer! <<big smile>> in reply to MetroLibraryOK #
• @demetrios1 What did you think of the piece? pretty cool huh! in reply to demetrios1 #
• @lorireed it is amazing isn’t it!!! in reply to lorireed #
• @stowelibrary so glad it was easy and you love it. Makes all the hard work we do worth it!!!! in reply to stowelibrary #
• @stowelibrary I am the blonde mousepad model. in reply to stowelibrary #
• @demetrios1 lol in reply to demetrios1 #
• @MetroLibraryOK can’t wait to see article! in reply to MetroLibraryOK #
• Michigan tourism to grow in 2010, study predicts http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_15980/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=TjW7F3Th #
• RT @Brendanvanson: “The Inca Trail to Machu Picchu: a photo essay.” http://su.pr/239xj2 #travel #blog #photography #ff (via @traveldudes) #
• @Jason_Kornoely thanks for the shout! Did you know we have a classroom edition? in reply to Jason_Kornoely #
• @beverlycornell Mango is mentioned in the trader joes circular today! (via @janefader) #
• PHOTOS: The Nine Countries With The Worst Toilets In The World http://huff.to/d1OIhJ–ewwww #
• PHOTOS: The Nine Countries With The Worst Toilets In The World http://huff.to/d1OIhJ. –ewww #
• @patsfan12 thanks. Just reposted with working link. in reply to patsfan12 #
• Learn how to ask “Where is the library” in Urdu, Pashto, Tagalog, + 19 online w/ Mango Languages Mango http://bit.ly/aeM0Cl (via @TalktoWPL) #
• Today in the Journal Record– how Mango Languages database can really help the business traveler! http://bit.ly/dayXts (via @MetroLibraryOK) #
• Find Mango Languages database at http://bit.ly/92rLn0 –From Arabic to Vietnamese, never been easier to learn a new language! (via @KDLNews) #
• WATCH: Moldova’s Song, “Run Away” — An Example Of ‘Eurovision English’? http://huff.to/9U70eQ #
• PHOTOS: The World’s Biggest Spenders On Tourism — See Who Travels More Than Americans http://huff.to/dd1wQ5 #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-05-01

• Troy City Council to Discuss Budget Deficit http://easyuri.com/9eeeb (via @WWJ950)–let’s hope they save the library! (via @beverlycornell) #
• @kimterry1 Wow – impressive. in reply to kimterry1 #
• @kimterry1 Nice to support them! in reply to kimterry1 #
• PHOTOS: The 25 Most Spectacular Pavilions At The 2010 World Expo http://huff.to/cKRRon #
• @sibekay we are so happy that you like Mango. in reply to sibekay #
• Yippee – we have a new marketing intern. Imke starting in a couple of weeks. http://bit.ly/9QdCJY #
• Just got off the phone with a new library customer from MA. They are so creative and excited to start promoting… http://bit.ly/dCW8kK #
• 6-pound foal born in NH may be world’s tiniest http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_16032/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=btXIkRj8 #
• @Reginaldbx thanks for sharing Mango. How is the weather in Alaska? in reply to Reginaldbx #
• Library partners…keep an eye out for an orange envelope arriving at your library in the next couple of weeks. Very special package! #
• Have a Brentwood library card? Learn different languages through Mango-free! http://bit.ly/aA4vco http://bit.ly/ccIqNR (via @BrentwoodReads) #
• Using @MangoLanguages thru the SLO Library website to supplement my Spanish classes. Check with your library re Mango! (via @getthewordout) #
• Sun is shining today in the D! http://bit.ly/bI74a2 #
• @libraryman wow! A feast! in reply to libraryman #
• Did U Know? Haiti is the 2nd oldest republic in New World. Hear a cool folktale from Haiti: http://bit.ly/WYjmY (via @MarkShepard) #
• @prof_gabriele das ist zehr gut! in reply to prof_gabriele #
• Learn a language with @CollierLibrary ‘s Mango Languages and U.S.A. Learns http://public.collier-lib.org/eresources/ (via @CollierLibrary) #
• @CollierLibrary thanks for the shoutout! in reply to CollierLibrary #
• RT @BeatBabel: Future of Belgium under threat over language dispute. Flemish or French? http://nxy.in/el1zo #languages (via @kvashee) #
• FREE Cinco de Mayo Festival and Grand Opening Celebration 5/5 1pm – Mexicantown: http://bit.ly/ctG5sa – (via @freeismylife) #
• celebrating the birthdays of two Mangoes today. Happy Birthday Kevin Korach and Beverly Cornell!!! http://bit.ly/baVBqW #
• @byzantinist thanks! . How did you fund out? in reply to byzantinist #
• @byzantinist wow you are good! thanks again. in reply to byzantinist #
• Largest World Expo in History Opens in Shanghai… Amazing Photos http://huff.to/awhVqk #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-04-24

• @greenmtnlibrary great blog post explaining Mango! Let us know if you need any additional help! in reply to greenmtnlibrary #
• Ready to learn a language? Then get started with our newest online resource, Mango Languages. http://bit.ly/9Nr85S (via @stowelibrary) #
• Just posted our Mango Day photos on our flickr page. http://tinyurl.com/l8wq2p (via @falpublib)–awesome #
• Would you like to learn a new language? Try one of our databases: Mango Languages. http://bit.ly/cS7bP2 (via @VernonAreaPL) #
• @VernonAreaPL thanks for the shoutout! in reply to VernonAreaPL #
• We agree with Apple! Our software is for the people! Tech is our slave. #fmw10 http://yfrog.com/hthgej #
• @techsocialite @RaginaSmith http://www.detroit.startupweekend.org #swd2010 (via @bchesnutt) #
• Thank you @TanyaBrothen for an awesome post! in reply to TanyaBrothen #
• Icelandic: no word for “please”, 45 words for “green”? http://bit.ly/9OEtB9 @languagelog (via @langology) #
• RT @SteveLeveen: Is it time for America to become a bilingual nation? http://huff.to/dlHIwc (via @PreKlanguages) (via @polyglotwit) #
• NBC looks at the spirit of Detroit for special tonight at 7 http://bit.ly/dAunTc (via @freep) (via @beverlycornell) #
• Top 10 Most Incredible Ancient Ruins in the World http://ow.ly/1zSia #travel #lp (via @PatriciaVance) #
• @PreKlanguages My pleasure! Have you heard of Little Pim? Mango is creating an online version of this language program for 0-6 year olds. in reply to PreKlanguages #
• Video: Must watch from Future Midwest #fmw10 Revealing and Inspiring. http://ow.ly/1A1xw #
• Language And Culture In A Shrinking World http://huff.to/d4x7lP #
• George Washington racks up late fees at NY library http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_16032/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=9TG9CUOP #
• 50 travel tips by my travel writing pals. Don’t miss ‘em! http://tinyurl.com/c6arq9 (via @Journeywoman) #
• RT @freep: After Dateline special on Detroit, residents tell us why they love the city http://bit.ly/98kBdz #detdateline #
• RT @MLive: Earth Day is coming: Guide to helping save the planet http://ow.ly/1AeTp #
• Just finished our Quarterly Meeting – Staff is so excited! You should have seen the cheer! Lots of great things… http://bit.ly/bQvjDv #
• RT @vonburkhardt: RT @librarianbyday: Computers in Libraries Wrap Up in Tweets http://bit.ly/cXkump #
• Thanks to @langology, @therightblue and @art_of_words for the retweets and shout outs! #
• Have you seen the new tread desks around the Mango offices? A couple of the team members have these really cool… http://bit.ly/bqoGBH #
• @sub_kuch_rang I hope you have tried @MangoLanguages! Some really great features and way more than flash cards. in reply to sub_kuch_rang #
• RT @stevosez: RT @Slate: Reporters try to say “Eyjafjallajökull,” to the amusement of Icelanders http://slate.me/c0Jn8o #
• Did you know Mango Languages has a very active Facebook fan page? Join here http://ow.ly/1Ao5B #
• @OUFrenchClub I didn’t know O.U. had a French Club! Awesome! Let me know if we can help you in any way! I am an alumna of O.U. in reply to OUFrenchClub #
• @OUFrenchClub keep us posted so we can help promote. in reply to OUFrenchClub #
• Make Mango Languages Better – Share your thoughts here http://ow.ly/1Apaf #
• Mango will be on the local WDIV news soon for our very cool Tread Desks. Keep an eye out! #
• Interested in learning a foreign language for free? RPL offers Mango Languages to all patrons. http://tinyurl.com/y2t3um8 (via @RyeLibrary) #
• Poll: World’s Opinion Of U.S. Has ‘Improved Sharply’ Under Obama http://huff.to/db94PD #
• For Real? Girl Reportedly Wakes From Coma Speaking New Language http://huff.to/atXVl8 #
• 25 finest summer music festivals across the UK & Europe – the best rock, pop, indie and electronica http://cli.gs/MnN9DE (via @timestravel) #
• RT @CollierLibrary: How much is the library worth to you? Find out here http://public.collier-lib.org/libcalc.html #
• FUNNY Video: Check out this Mango Languages Pronunciation Exercise http://ow.ly/1AX8g #
• Mango Languages Online: Basic Japanese http://screenr.com/qkW (via @CreativeQi) #
• County Library offers Mango Languages. Free, easy & fun foreign language learning #languagelearning #esl http://ow.ly/1AO9v (via @rclibrary) #
• PHOTOS: The NERDIEST Celebrities http://huff.to/arjqhp–many are bi-lingual! #
• Have you read the “Who I Am” series yet? Books that celebrate self-esteem & diversity in kids…www.taramichener.com (via @Taramichener) #
• Woot! RT @kimterry1: So excited! Just got @MangoLanguages at @MetrolibraryOK. Learn a language free-Use your library card & use it at home! #
• @kimterry1 We can’t wait either! I am so excited you all are now part of the Mango family! Such a crazy way we met and all! #
• @MetroLibraryOK Loving the shout out! in reply to MetroLibraryOK #
• Yippee!!! RT @shaunaburr: Thanks to @metrolibrary Just completed my first @mangolanguages lesson. So awesome and it’s FREE! Thanks! #
• Marco Cracchiolo just hit 1 million in sales. We had a big celebration for him today. Video coming soon! http://bit.ly/ddijHS #
• http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=5204060&l=6e9dccf6d5&id=36058568335 #
• Lots of fun Library photos sporting Mango Languages Gear on our Facebook Fan Page. Check it out! http://ow.ly/1Bv6B Have a photo-send a dm! #
• [digg] The History Of Earth Day (And How You Can Get Involved) http://ow.ly/178HN1 (via @robangeles) #
• Canada: Manitoba moves to preserve 7 aboriginal languages. http://bit.ly/azROwB #indigenous #language (RT @morsmal) (via @NOVALanguages) #
• Our server is down-you may be experiencing difficulties logging into Mango. We are working on the issue as quickly as possible #
• Oops – our server is down. We are working on the issue right now and hope to have it back up and running in no… http://bit.ly/d2Htgo #
• @KDLNews We should be back up and running now. Thanks for your patience! in reply to KDLNews #
• Great social media use example: @Mangolanguages went down for a short time frame. Let our users/customers know via twitter & facebook. #
• Just wrapped up a fun photo shoot for our Mango Store. Seriously funny pictures of the staff modeling Mango Gear…. http://bit.ly/aWbg78 #
• Athens, the birthplace of Classical #Greece & therefore of Western civilization http://su.pr/1lD5fX #travel tip (via @traveldudes) #
• @kohails hi-glad to see you are using Mango. Here to help if you have questions. what language are learning? in reply to kohails #
• Must See Video: Things you didn’t know about Detroit http://bit.ly/dATPuY – #FMW10 #
• “Great hopes make everything great possible.”
  — Benjamin Franklin (via @mikemayhew) #
• @crafty184 Thanks for the shout out – how are things going? Any more thoughts on a video? in reply to crafty184 #
• @jenwoohoo Would love to chat about guest blogging. Have you been to the blog? in reply to jenwoohoo #
• Interested in learning a language? Check out Mango Languages, a language learning eResource through TPL: http://bit.ly/bKodwy (via @troylib) #
• if u have a library card, you can learn diff languages through Mango for free! http://www.mangolanguages.com (via @angiepham) #
• @angiepham thanks for spreading the word! in reply to angiepham #
• @Lambert_BlogCom thanks for sharing! in reply to Lambert_BlogCom #
• @troylib thank you for the shout out! in reply to troylib #
• Salma Hayek’s Daughter Is Trilingual http://huff.to/9jiHhG #
• RT @englishraven: RT @MangoLanguages: Interested in learning a language? Check out Mango Languages http://bit.ly/bKodwy #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-04-17

• @NorthlandRama I was up early and I get the AP alerts on my phone. I was so shocked! Very sad news! in reply to NorthlandRama #
• Today is the 1st day of National Library Week. Go to your library-check out great tech, books, & movies they have! #
• @RoccoA you are welcome! Awesome! in reply to RoccoA #
• Love learning foreign languages? Check out Mango languages FREE with your library card http://bit.ly/cX7S6S (via @BoydLibrary) #
• RT @globalEDGEmsu Interested in #Fair Trade? Here’s a list of resources for global info & international organizations http://bit.ly/a7pPO6 #
• RT @sazbean: Recorded an interview (and awesome conversation) w/ @beverlycornell from @mangolanguages for this week’s @sazcast — Can’t wait #
• @ebethmoreau I know! But it is a great movie! in reply to ebethmoreau #
• RT @brentnhunter: What happens is not as important as how you react to what happens. Thaddeus Golas #TRB #quote #inspiration #interpretation #
• @dreams24 thank you! That is always nice to hear! in reply to dreams24 #
• @catagator I would say dedicated…not sad.:-) in reply to catagator #
• @librarianmer I hope your talk goes well! in reply to librarianmer #
• We have a booth at #CIL2010 Stop by and say hi. Justin and Marco will have Mango goodies to give-a-way! #
• RT @sazbean: Latest sazcast is up – featuring social media strategy with @beverlycornell from @mangolanguages – http://ow.ly/1xpxB #
• Yum – Jimmy Johns for lunch! #
• Really great day yesterday – tomorrow back to being cold. That is Michigan weather for ya! http://bit.ly/dpJCug #
• We have 4 teams of staff deployed around the country at events. 1. California-David D has been working his way… http://bit.ly/dbXXtE #
• The Law Library now subscribes to Mango languages, one of the easiest & best ways to learn a language http://bit.ly/csvBGn (via @BCLawLib) #
• PHOTOS: America’s Most Amazing Libraries http://huff.to/9TQUg4 #
• Want to learn French, Spanish, Farsi, Urdu, Chinese & more for free? We now offer Mango Languages…. http://bit.ly/dw0kD1 (via @RWCLibrary) #
• New media recognized in Pulitzer competition http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_16026/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=a9gsQ1o3 #
• RT @theplanetd RT @thetraveltart Fire Walking In Fiji – on White Hot Rocks http://ow.ly/173gdu (via @IsabellesTravel) #
• @heidigoseek I could get on this band wagon! in reply to heidigoseek #
• RT @PassportVisas: India opens Himalayan peaks to foreigners – climb nearly 100 high-altitude … http://bit.ly/9xgKNk (via @exoticgringo) #
• The Universe told me: Be the love you wish to see in the world! (via @Margosha8)–we agree #
• The first public library was the Boston Public Library-opened in 1854. Purpose: Every citizen has right to access community-owned resources #
• Thank you @wrldtrvlgrl @theplanetd for the #traveltuesday shout outs! in reply to wrldtrvlgrl #
• @hangingnoodles Funny! But we don’t suck! lol We are deliciously simple though! in reply to hangingnoodles #
• Thanks @hangingnoodles @polyglotwit & @smittytabb for sharing Fresh Mango Blog Post about Language Learning slowing down aging! #
• RT @PatriciaVance: Top 10 Most Incredible and beautiful Temples in the world http://ow.ly/1y29v #travel #traveltuesday #
• @librarytrainer Justin and Marco. Two fantastic fellas. Are you there? Stop by and tell them I (Beverly) said to give them a hard time! in reply to librarytrainer #
• @kimterry1 Woo hoo! We are so excited! En espanol “Hurra” in reply to kimterry1 #
• @SpeakSpanglish Want to write a 3 or so paragraph blog post about the history of Irish Step Dancing for our blog? Would be interesting in reply to SpeakSpanglish #
• @SpeakSpanglish No worries, I have been there! How about you reach out when you have some time! Good luck with the exams! in reply to SpeakSpanglish #
• @librarytrainer Uh oh – you have work to do? lol Hope all is well! in reply to librarytrainer #
• @SpeakSpanglish I look forward to it! in reply to SpeakSpanglish #
• @hangingnoodles Kind of a funny quote! lol in reply to hangingnoodles #
• RT @hartlandlibrary: Check out Hartland Library’s ONLINE DATABASES! New language learning databasa, Mango Languages.http://bit.ly/dkZUGv #
• Check out Hartland Library’s ONLINE DATABASES! new language learning database, Mango Languages. http://bit.ly/dkZUGv (via @hartlandlibrary) #
• Worldwide Book Club Could Give Libraries a Boost http://goo.gl/sGqj (via @jchronowski47) #
• Fill our library w/children’s books! Each RT gives 1 book. #tweet4books (via @RoomtoRead @zaibatsu) (via @Alyssa_Milano) #
• Are we all descended from a common female ancestor? http://is.gd/brnX0 (via @GuyKawasaki) #
• @JustinLibrarian we were there at PLA. Cool library! in reply to JustinLibrarian #
• @vanirvinmorris I would love to hear about it! in reply to vanirvinmorris #
• @demetrios1 lol supply and demand principles apply in reply to demetrios1 #
• @JustinLibrarian awesome! Good luck! in reply to JustinLibrarian #
• Everyone in the office is talking about Alan Robertson’s (our hr manager) Shirt! Maybe I should take a picture! http://bit.ly/bL9qsp #
• Oh…be careful what you ask for @Ideationista He even posed for you! http://ow.ly/i/15T1 in reply to Ideationista #
• Here is the first picture of the Alan Roberston 2010 Collection http://bit.ly/cDO6NR #
• Going to #smcddetroit tonight it is at the Detroit Public Library. #
• Library of Congress Acquires Twitter Archives… – Library of Congress acquires entire Twitter… http://tumblr.com/x2u8mk5l2 (via @Wattyz) #
• @Ideationista what do you think of the pockets? in reply to Ideationista #
• Findings from huge Pew Center study on religion and morality across Africa (BBC) http://tiny.sm/ea (via @pocketcultures) #
• Millennials are the first truly digital generation. 3/4 have created a profile on facebook or some other social networking site. #
• Absolutely beautiful day in Detroit today. Weather is gorgeous. http://bit.ly/bi7rLM #
• Does your school or library need a language lab? Check out this one at Ohio State University. http://ow.ly/1yPi7 #
• Dave DeGrandchamp has returned to the Mango home base. Welcome home kind sir! http://bit.ly/b0l69W #
• RT @DaveMurr: @FutureMidwest officially begins w/ @techcocktail Detroit. Feel free add a Michigan Startup http://bit.ly/c5lg4U #FMW10 #
• Ever wondered why Mango Languages is better than Rosetta Stone? A funny review. http://ow.ly/1yRNB #
• @Ideationista Thus the intense teasing! He says he has several colors. There will be more pics to add to his collection. in reply to Ideationista #
• RT @wutwutman: @beverlycornell umm..Mangos taste better than stone? –We at Mango thought this was great! #
• Englewood cardholders now have access to @MangoLanguages! What language(s) are you going to learn? http://ow.ly/1z5hU (via @EnglewoodPublic) #
• @jillerickson hmmm sounds like fun. What do you mean? We give tshirts all the time. in reply to jillerickson #
• @balanon we forgive you! #
• Start learning a language Japanese, German, Spanish & more w/ language program, MANGO Languages! 940-349-8752 for info! (via @dentonpublic) #
• @KeenePLibrary thanks Gail for sharing in reply to KeenePLibrary #
• Is Technology Making Children More Empathic? http://huff.to/aT7YqL #
• @FutureMidwest‘ers–We are the Creators of Today’s Extraordinary http://bit.ly/auLhOd #FMW10 (via @ShaunaN) #
• @ShaunaN good stuff! in reply to ShaunaN #
• Just a simple thank you to our Mango customers. We wouldn’t be here without you! Gracias! #
• @ChelcieSPorter sure! Glad to help-Go to http://www.findmango.com & enter zipcode, find a library. Get a lib card & logon anywhere w/Internet in reply to ChelcieSPorter #
• #followfriday We’re following @MangoLanguages @HighPointPL @uscensusbureau @nclive @orangepolitics @WeaverStreet (via @OCMLibrary)–thanks #
• RT @CharlieCurve: Trend Detroit, Trend. #Detroit #FMW10 #Tweetea #SMCD #TEDxDetroit #PhotoWalkDET #TechCocktail #TechKaraoke #SWD2010 #
• Day 2 of the Future Midwest Conference. #fmw10 Amazing and Fun technology stuff happening in Detroit! #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-04-10

• PHOTOS: The Most Beautiful Beaches In The World http://huff.to/cZv932 #
• Two of our owners have a treadmill desk. Mike walked over 6 miles yesterday while doing work. Wow #
• the kids and I have started to learn Italian using @mangolanguages via @deltatwplibrary. Ciao! (via @mary_rze)–great! #
• PHOTOS: The Best Places In The World To Live http://huff.to/5cQHCA #
• Ford technology is a hit with younger consumers http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_15980/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=enKZtabs #
• @jasonxgilmore be careful of that @bchesnutt. . in reply to jasonxgilmore #
• Digital reading platforms can collect data about how we read books potentially changing way we buy http://su.pr/16vTHL (via @fastcompany) #
• Europe’s poorest country looks for friends in the West http://econ.st/d004EG #economist (via @TheEconomist) #
• The 10 most expensive cities in the world this year http://bit.ly/ahU6VI Will be surprised about some of them. (via @culturalrealms) #
• The History of the Shang-ssu Festival in China and Japan
  http://ow.ly/1uhCP (via @travel_all_over) #
• Libraries are not what they used to be…they are busy, noisy, crowded & fun. They serve as the city’s social & artistic center. #
• RT @Somers_Library: RT @ABBEYBOOKS: Books are the bees which carry the quickening pollen from one to another mind. ~James Russell Lowell #
• RT @JohnAByrne: In the past 25 all net job creation in the U.S. came from firms less than five years old. http://s.nyt.com/u/H7t #
• 34 Little Ways to Share With the World: http://zenhabits.net/2010/04/share/ (via @imjustagoyle) #
• RT @AirTreks: Guest post by @ahikerp: Hiking in Korea. a hilarious cultural phenomenon. http://su.pr/2nCeiC #travel #lp (via @lonelyplanet) #
• Going to #FLA10 – We hope you stop by the Mango Languages Booth #518 & say hi to Robert! You may end up with some free goodies for doing so! #
• @EstrellaBella10 I thought that tweet was pretty cool too! Thanks for the retweet! in reply to EstrellaBella10 #
• Do you know a foreign language? Or are you learning one? Do you want to guest blog for us? We would love to hear your story! #
• @MkIXI Maybe talk about ways that helped you or things not to do? in reply to MkIXI #
• @infoactivist Hello – I ran across your tweets and blog post tonight. I am so sorry for this situation, I am here to help find a solution. #
• @infoactivist I have already alerted several staff members at home and we promise to make your concerns a priority in the morning. #
• @infoactivist What is the best way to contact you tomorrow? #
• All I have to say is @bchesnutt rocks right now. #
• What is your favorite iPhone app and why? #
• @infoactivist We would love to chat about what actually happened as well as exactly what you are looking for. Is phone ok? in reply to infoactivist #
• Libraries protect American freedom to read. Knowledge is power and libraries provide a platform for power. #
• Want to support one of our nation’s most important resources…Libraries? Check out http://ow.ly/1vyf2 #
• Great article: “Connect to the world at your library.” http://ow.ly/1vyjB Mango is mentioned! #
• @infoactivist Hi – Tried calling you this morning to help. I hope we can connect today. #
• Just celebrated with Justin Peters – he just hit a sales milestone at Mango. We are so proud of him! He works… http://bit.ly/caJEzr #
• RT @PatriciaVance: The Capital of the salsa (music…not chips and salsa) in the world… http://bit.ly/7xJ8Z2 #travel #
• @ClickOnMarina4 I hear it is a secret…but I do know he gets a lot of traffic! lol in reply to ClickOnMarina4 #
• Support Save Libraries, add a #twibbon to your avatar now! – http://bit.ly/cJGeIu #
• @infoactivist thank you! Glad to help any way I can. I look forward to connecting at ALA. in reply to infoactivist #
• Is music the language everyone around the world can speak? #
• @smittytabb thank you for sharing! in reply to smittytabb #
• @InvasiveNotes Hi John, thanks for sharing! in reply to InvasiveNotes #
• Check out our awesome A-Z list of 24/7 resources, including Mango: free online language learning (via @mesacountylib) #
• Traveling abroad this summer? Learn a new language. Mango is an online language-learning system free through our Library. (via @ManhattanPL) #
• The world is small …A Global perspective is a must. (via @MCHammer) #
• RT @NOVALanguages Saving Native American languages: http://bit.ly/aIQgG0 (RT @morsmal) (via @pocketcultures) #
• Clear Lake Library in Iowa is Mango Crazy! http://ow.ly/1wdyd #
• Hey! Where did the summer weather go? It’s 45 degrees and raining today! http://bit.ly/9RoYLN #
• Like Mexican food? Check out this awesome event http://ow.ly/1wegA #
• Digital Librarian’s guide to what’s good on the web in arts and culture. http://bit.ly/a0esf (via @MarkShepard) #
• @MatthewDibble sounds, um, frightening! :-/ in reply to MatthewDibble #
• RT @davos: #WEF Coca Cola commits to producing mango juice in Haiti, providing income for 26,000 families (via @Ask2Recv) #
• On April 12th, BPL will begin offering Mango Languages for free. It’s an easy and fun way to learn a foreign language. (via @bossierlibrary) #
• @smittytabb thank you Linda for the shout out! very nice way to start a Friday. in reply to smittytabb #
• @wsstephens I am always looking for good swag to give. What kind of stuff will be available? New ideas are welcome! in reply to wsstephens #
• @retweat great quote but wasting can be viewed in many different ways…it is personal. in reply to retweat #
• Good Morning ☂ Buenos dias ☁ Bonjour ☂ Gute Morgen ☁ Buon Giorno ☂ Dobry Den ☁Twitterville! It’s rainy & Cloudy here. (via @SharneseLaNier) #
• @BMorePRGuy I know…just wrong! in reply to BMorePRGuy #
• New blog post: Linking sounds: http://wp.me/pC2OH-1x A pronunciation activity. #tefl #efl #esl #tesol #elt (via @hoprea) #
• Today, in 1917, the Canadians triumphed at Vimy Ridge. April 9 is Vimy Ridge Day in Canada – Honour and remember. (via @JulieTyios) #
• Nice article on free language learning. http://ow.ly/1wtrh #
• RT @bleaning: The #campchamp @Champlib recently licensed a product called @MangoLanguages. Learn a language for free! http://bit.ly/9vQeGt #
• RT @languagechicks: RT @actfl ACTFL covers all languages…bilingual Navajo language classes growing at New Mexico school http://bit.ly/cCA8TJ #
• RT @maureenatcmrls: My town library just got @MangoLanguages! Yahoo!! — Yahoo is right! #
• Try Mango Languages to learn a new language. Go to http://www.coppelltx.gov, click on Library, Catalog & Mango Language icon (via @Coppell_Library) #
• Learn a foreign language by clicking on Mango Languages link on our website and entering your library card number! (via @readabook_today) #
• Are you at #FLA10 than please stop by and give Drew a hard time…I mean say Hi He has a few Mango goodies too, maybe you can earn one! #
• Polish leader, 95 others dead in Russia jet crash http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_16026/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=AuLm401S #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-04-03

• @AFrangias Thanks for the #ff shout out! in reply to AFrangias #
• Great time at #pla10 but boy the feet are tired! Thanks to all that stopped by and said hi! #
• @surlyspice we are glad you won! in reply to surlyspice #
• I love Portland. I’ve heard six different languages being spoken today! Culture is awesome!! #PLA10 (via @teenlibrarychic) #
• Libraries are homes to truth. #sarahvowell #pla10 (via @pandamans) #
• New article: Cricket booms in India http://econ.st/cTHNET #economist (via @TheEconomist) #
• Does Rest Of World Matter More Than The US? http://bit.ly/bcw76a /via @alleyinsider (#sm stats, interesting) (via @HowellMarketing) #
• Should I Translate My Blog Into Other Languages? on @danielscocco ‘s Daily Blog Tips http://bit.ly/dyDl5X (via @CindyKing) #
• Thanks–@Foodismypassion Try @MangoLanguages Mango. They have some great lessons. http://ow.ly/1rPGx (via @MyMelange) #
• More than 14% of your life will be a Monday. Welcome them. Love them. Invest them wisely. (via @CharlieCurve) #
• RT @501places The secret powers of knowing a foreign language http://ow.ly/16V2SO (via @theplanetd) #
• @DKJPUSA Nice to see you on twitter! in reply to DKJPUSA #
• @CharlieCurve Thanks for the shout out! in reply to CharlieCurve #
• Video: Watch our #PLA10 Video Montage. We has such a great time! http://ow.ly/1shNz #
• @hood_and_hat We are struggling with time zone and jet lag issues too! #
• I posted 29 photos on Facebook in the album “PLA 2010″ http://bit.ly/bdW9lP #
• The Mango PLA team is back in Michigan. They all look a little jet-lagged….. http://bit.ly/crBB9J #
• I have been a blogging machine! Check out http://blog.mangolanguages.com #
• “We build too many walls and not enough bridges.”
  — Isaac Newton (via @mikemayhew) #
• PHOTOS: The 11 Most Surprising BANNED Books http://huff.to/bki0MU #
• Easter traditions around the world from @babla‘s international writers http://www.lexiophiles.com/english/easter (via @pocketcultures) #
• Russians Mourn Victims Of Subway Attacks http://su.pr/1jNr8r (via @nprnews) #
• Auto biz fragments into global challenges http://m.apnews.com/ap/db_15980/contentdetail.htm?contentguid=Dfed9OuM #
• @Margosha8 lol good to know where I rank! in reply to Margosha8 #
• @Margosha8 how about tomorrow night? What is time difference? in reply to Margosha8 #
• @sher88 Just realized that you are in Malaysia – not in your local library there yet. But if you can help us get there that would be great. in reply to sher88 #
• Video: Social Media ROI Event at Detroit Public Library. DPL Staff does a question & answer session at end. #
• @sher88 We are in Australia but not in any Universities yet. Keep checking though! in reply to sher88 #
• @sher88 Glad to hear it worked. Sorry you don’t have access yet. But we are growing. in reply to sher88 #
• @sher88 Definitely better! We have updated the interface, added features and languages. in reply to sher88 #
• @DaveMurr but he is not Guatemalan!!!! in reply to DaveMurr #
• At #tweetea discussing journalism today with everything online and instant news via social media. #
• woo hoo! You get Mango swag! And you get Mango swag! You get Mango swag! Everyone gets Mango swag! #tweetea (via @mikekmcclure)–taste Mango #
• @HURIMOZ huh? in reply to HURIMOZ #
• Lots of fun #PLA10 videos on our blog. Http://blog.mangolanguages.com #
• RT @LCLibraries: Inspired to learn Korean after Lost episode? it’s one of the languages we offer via @MangoLanguages http://bit.ly/4fEx0i #
• @BoydLibrary Debbie was awesome! Please tell her Thank you for us! in reply to BoydLibrary #
• Video: Librarians are talking about Mango Languages…see what they have to say! http://ow.ly/1t5e8 #PLA10 #
• @Amanda_Grayce anything for you! in reply to Amanda_Grayce #
• @KDallasHammond uh oh! in reply to KDallasHammond #
• Looking to learn some French or Italian before your next trip? Why not try @MangoLanguages http://ow.ly/1t9qJ (via @MyMelange) #
• @MyMelange thank YOU for the shout out in reply to MyMelange #
• Via @Journeywoman Gender Transportation access around the world http://bit.ly/9Eefav #lp #
• Free Irish Music Downloads http://bit.ly/aHbw92 (via @MarkShepard) #
• Want to know more about Mango Languages? Check out our webinar today at 2 pm EST. http://ow.ly/1tF8n #
• RT @Admore: Powered by Mango! http://dailybooth.com/Admore/4017720 #tweetea #schwag cc: @beverlycornell #
• RT @Historyday Today is International Children’s Book Day, celebrated since 1967 to recognize birthday of Hans Christian Anderson #
• “Listen, or your tongue will make you deaf.”
  — Native American Proverb (via @mikemayhew) #
• Tourists Return To Peru’s Machu Picchu http://bit.ly/bEF7v7 (via @SkyNews)–awesome place glad it is open again! #
• Google Japan now translates animal speak. Cute ad! http://bit.ly/bYakEG Nice April fool. (via @nanyate) #
• Weather is fabulous today! Fiesta Friday is going to be outside by our pond. Pics coming soon! http://bit.ly/aqYrQZ #
• MURRIETA: Free language lessons on library Web site http://bit.ly/bto5Vd #libraries @mangolanguages (via @DrWeb2) #
• English is a stoopid language. Here’s proof: http://bit.ly/5cssJm (via @MarkShepard) #

Did You Know Languages Have Constituents?

One aspect of language that all languages have in common is constituents.  All languages are organized in constituents, allowing more complex units to enter structures where simpler ones are also possible.  The following examples in English illustrate constituents (in italics).

She sat down

The smart woman sat down

The tall, smart woman with the bright orange sweater sat down

Constituents can be replaced by other constituents and can be moved if you move the complete constituent.  The complete constituent “the tall, smart woman with the bright orange sweater” can be replaced by the pronoun “she.”  In the examples above, the constituent is the subject of the sentence but it can also be in the predicate of the sentence.

I saw the tall, smart woman with the bright orange sweater

I saw her

Can you find the constituents in the next sentence?

The black and white squirrel that looks like a skunk ran up the tree.