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Language in humans has evolved culturally rather than genetically, according to a study by UCL (University College London) and US researchers. By modelling the ways in which genes for language might have evolved alongside language itself, the study showed that genetic adaptation to language would be highly unlikely, as cultural conventions change much more rapidly than genes. Thus, the biological machinery upon which human language is built appears to predate the emergence of language. According to a phenomenon known as the Baldwin effect, characteristics that are learned or developed over a lifespan may become gradually encoded in the genome over many generations, because organisms with a stronger predisposition to acquire a trait have a selective advantage. Over generations, the amount of environmental exposure required to develop the trait decreases, and eventually no environmental exposure may be needed - the trait is genetically encoded. An example of the Baldwin effect is the development of calluses on the keels and sterna of ostriches. The calluses may initially have developed in response to abrasion where the keel and sterna touch the ground during sitting. Natural selection then favored individuals that could develop calluses more rapidly, until callus development became triggered within the embryo and could occur without environmental stimulation. The PNAS paper explored circumstances under which a similar evolutionary mechanism could genetically assimilate properties of language - a theory that has been widely favoured by those arguing for the existence of 'language genes'. The study modelled ways in which genes encoding language-specific properties could have coevolved with language itself. The key finding was that genes for language could have coevolved only in a highly stable linguistic environment; a rapidly changing linguistic environment would not provide a stable target for natural selection. Thus, a biological endowment could not coevolve with p

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You don't need to be a QuickTime guru, either. The caption track is added automatically with the click of a button. And clicking the Transcript button compiles all the captions into one concise text file. If you can type, you can make your movies and YouTube videos accessible! (embedded tracks, SMIL, srt transcripts)

To add captions or subtitles to one of your videos, you'll need to have files with the captions/subtitles in them. (...) We currently support a simple subtitle format that is compatible with the formats known as SubViewer (*.SUB) and SubRip (*.SRT).

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Whether you're looking for online language lessons, translating dictionaries, native literature, translation services, software, language schools, or just a little information on a language you've heard about, iLoveLanguages probably has something to suit your needs.

Translates text of multiple languages and then speaks it! Many voices to use also....

Wow - text to voice translation! Will be excellent for students needing help with pronunciation. Many language options.

Very intrigued ... need to investigate!

Would need to be adapted for languages or could give ideas for mfl blogging projects.

Even though this is for learning to write better, I think the focus on word choice would make it an excellent educational game for learning English.

I love 6 Traits of writing; NWREL has a new resource to encourage fun practice for the students who need it most: 5-9th grades; 3-4th can use w/adult assistance; check out this website; I want one!

This degree is designed to provide both the advanced level of mastery in language and culture and the pedagogical knowledge they need for full certification from the Maine State Department of Education. Additional requirements include a course in advanced French grammar or one in French stylistics and a minimum of 12 hours of 500-level courses in French linguistics, film, literature, and contemporary society. (suggested by Deb Taylor)

We are a group of sixth graders in South Carolina. We think Jeff Corwin from Animal Planet is a great guy, but he needs to work on his Spanish. That's what we're here to do!

Over 70 topics from Accommodation to Work. Each Phrase is accompanied by a simple pronunciation guide which ensures that there's no problem pronouncing the foreign words. English words are in black text; Spanish words are in red. Practical hints and useful vocabulary are highlighted. Where the English words appear first, this indicates vocabulary you may need. Where the red Spanish words appear first, these are words you are more likely to see written on signs and notices. Where appropriate, possible phrases you may hear in reply to your questions are indicated under You May Hear.

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