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[edit] what?

twext is a twin text format.. to help us learn languages.

language learners often use translations in "parallel text":

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parallel text conveys the meaning and flavor of sentences, but does not compare how the ideas are put together, nor does it relate specific words and phrases; CHUNKS OF MEANING:

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twext relates specific chunks of meaning. To look up a word or phrase, simply refocus on the smaller type below.

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since twext doesn't follow the grammar rules of your native tongue, you get a feeling for how ideas happen in the new language.

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as the twext machine grows, many languages can get twext.. it may grow easier for us to learn each other's language.

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and if twext grows profitable, we can invest a growing share of our profits into literacy programs.. after all, growing literacy grows our market.

let's make it easier and more fun to learn more new language.. and let's get paid =) let's work together toward a world where everyone on earth can learn to read..

[edit] why?

chunk translation reading aids aren't news, and many teachers avoid them because the students tend to just read the translation, rather than learn the new language.

twext translations, however, are formatted so carefully, that it's a strain even to see the translation.. it ends up being easier just to learn the new language..

twexter software will make it ever easier to create twext translations, and can grow to associate useful sounds and images to supplement plain old text..

when used with lyrics to popular songs, twext translations transform vital cultural expressions into "comprehensible input, thus useful to language learners.

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[edit] who?

who can use twext?

  • students, to learn more language.
  • translators, to help students learn.
  • publishers, to add value to their copyrights.

who else?

  • hackers, to code a super global killer app
  • artists, to communicate language visually
  • robots, in the form of MT, to learn from humans
  • venders, to market revolutionary new products
  • teachers, to help students learn
  • lawyers, to argue fine points of bitextuality
  • businesses, to help employees get smarter
  • institutions, like governments, schools, etc.
  • anyone interested in language learning
  • me, to learn the brazilian
  • you, if you'd like to get twext

[edit] how?

twext might grow into a language exchange that involves people and organizations from around the world, and maybe all participants might enjoy member ownership.. and now:

we're making software

twext's patent is openly licensed and we offer open source code, free to anyone who wants to hack the next free twexter.. if you're a CS student, jump in now and connect with google this summer.. here are some twexter ideas and here's the what's happening now..

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