Parsing the Unparsable: The Dhaasanac Language

7 months ago

Journey to the Omo Valley to meet the Dhaasanac people of Ethiopia, whose language defies easy categorization. Instead of marking…

The Language of Fandom: From Headcanon to Ship

7 months ago

Ever stumbled into an online discussion about your favorite show and felt like you needed a translator? You've just encountered…

The Georgian Alphabet’s Three Sisters

7 months ago

Georgia doesn't just have one unique alphabet—it has three. This trio of distinct but related scripts, known as Asomtavruli, Nuskhuri,…

Australia’s Sign Language of the Plains

7 months ago

Discover Warlpiri Sign Language, a complete and complex language used not by the Deaf, but by the hearing Warlpiri community…

The Private Language Argument

7 months ago

Ever dreamed of inventing a language that only you could understand, a secret code for your innermost feelings? Philosopher Ludwig…

Reading the Mind of a Coma Patient

7 months ago

What if a patient in a coma could hear and understand you, trapped inside a body that won't respond? Groundbreaking…

The Gestural Origins of Grammar

7 months ago

Have you ever wondered why so many languages follow a "Subject-Verb-Object" structure? A fascinating theory suggests that grammar wasn't born…

The Art of Strategic Ambiguity

7 months ago

In the high-stakes world of diplomacy, clarity can be the enemy of progress. This post explores "strategic ambiguity", the art…

Reclaiming the Slur: The Linguistics of Reappropriation

7 months ago

How does a word forged in hate become a banner of pride? The process, known as reappropriation, is a powerful…

The Grammar of Respect: Navigating Honorifics

7 months ago

While English speakers use 'sir' or 'ma'am', many languages embed respect directly into their grammar. This post explores the fascinating…

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