Posts tagged polyglot

Polyglot – Is it still a valid term?

A somewhat controversial question for those who like languages ​​or those who consider themselves polyglots, right? But the purpose of this article is not to offend anyone, but rather to lead you to reflection. To begin with, one must understand what the word “polyglot” means. According to Google, it is “a person who knows and is able to use several languages”. Etymologically, the word originates from the Greek poluglōttos, and when translated,…

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Who is the Polyglot That Speaks the Most Languages?

According to Guinness, a retired American military man Gregg M. Cox is able to read and write in 64 languages ​​(14 of them fluently) and 11 dialects. But there are also extraordinary cases that were not recorded in the book of records. The 82-year-old Carlos Amaral Freire from Santa Catarina has studied 135 languages. “For more than 50 Carlos Amaral Freireyears, I have learned two new ones a year. But I do not have the vanity to…

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