The Unseen Labor of a Subtitler

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Subtitling is a delicate dance of linguistics, technology, and creative writing, far from the simple transcription it's often assumed to…

The Diplomacy of ‘You’: T-V Distinction Beyond French

5 months ago

The difference between France’s tu and vous is a classic challenge for language learners, but this formal and informal 'you'…

Vocal Fry: A Generational Sound Change in Progress

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That low, creaky sound known as vocal fry has become a source of intense cultural debate, often dismissed as a…

The Language of Algorithms: A Pseudocode Primer

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Before programmers write code, they often think in a unique hybrid language. Pseudocode acts as a linguistic bridge, translating the…

The Birth of a Creole: The Case of Haitian Creole

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How is a new language born? We trace the fascinating genesis of Haitian Creole, showing how elements of French vocabulary…

The Phonetics of a Whisper: An Acoustic Anomaly

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Whispering is more than just quiet talking; it's a unique acoustic phenomenon where the vocal folds don't vibrate at all.…

The Dravidian Language Family: A South Indian Enigma

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Venture beyond the familiar Indo-European languages and discover the ancient Dravidian family of Southern India and Sri Lanka. From the…

The Ergonomics of Writing: How Hand-Tool Fit Shaped Scripts

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Have you ever wondered why the letter 'o' is round and 'l' is straight? The answer lies not in abstract…

The Great ‘Um’ Debate: Are Filler Words a Flaw?

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We're often told to eliminate words like 'um' and 'uh' from our speech, but are they really a sign of…

Writing Silence: The Quest for a Sign Language Script

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How do you write a language that isn't spoken, but seen? This post explores the fascinating quest to create a…

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