Applied Linguistics

The Language of De-escalation: How Words Avert Crisis

From hostage negotiation to customer service, specific linguistic choices can calm a volatile situation. This article explores the grammar of…

3 months ago

The Translator’s Trap: Can AI Outsmart False Friends?

False friends are words that look the same in different languages but mean wildly different things—a classic trap for language…

3 months ago

The Million-Dollar Mistake: When False Friends Cause Chaos

We've all heard humorous tales of language mix-ups, but so-called "false friends" can have consequences far beyond embarrassment. From derailing…

3 months ago

The Cold War’s Translation Engine

The powerful translation tools we use daily weren't born from a desire to share poetry, but from the urgent need…

3 months ago

10 UX Writing Rules from Linguistics

Every button, menu, and error message you read is a piece of micro-linguistics. This article reveals 10 crucial rules of…

3 months ago

Top 10 Linguistics Jobs for 2025

Think a linguistics degree only leads to a career in academia or translation? Think again. This article explores the top…

3 months ago

Speaking Under Pressure: Deep-Sea Linguistics

The famous "Donald Duck voice" of deep-sea divers isn't just a funny quirk; it's a dangerous communication barrier caused by…

3 months ago

The Grammar of ‘OK’ vs ‘Submit’

Ever wondered why one button invites you to "Join for Free" while another just says "Submit"? This choice is part…

3 months ago

The Life and Death of a Brand Name Word

Ever wonder how "aspirin" or "zipper" went from protected trademarks to everyday words? This is "genericide", the high-stakes process where…

3 months ago

Reading the Mind of a Coma Patient

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

3 months ago

This website uses cookies.