Languages of the World

Re-voicing the Past: The AT-ST Project

We can read the words of Charlemagne's era, but what did they actually sound like? A groundbreaking initiative called the…

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The Verlan of French Rap

Verlan, the French back-slang born in the suburbs, found its ultimate expression in hip-hop. More than just street talk, it…

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Indo-European vs. Sino-Tibetan Compared

A deep dive into the world's two largest language families, revealing their core architectural differences. We explore how Indo-European languages…

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Fix Your Spelling: 10 Tricky Words

Struggle with words like 'accommodate' or 'liaison'? This foundational guide breaks down 10 of the most commonly misspelled words in…

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Galician: A Guide to Spain’s Other Language

Explore Galician (Galego), the official language of northwest Spain, often overlooked but rich in history and culture. This unique Romance…

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Catalan vs. Spanish: Language or Dialect?

Many people mistakenly believe Catalan is a dialect of Spanish, but this common myth hides a rich linguistic history. Discover…

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Cracking the Cryptic: UK Wordplay

Unlike the straightforward definitions of American crosswords, the British cryptic is a battle of wits built on linguistic trickery. This…

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The Japanese Crossword Puzzle

How do you build a crossword in a language with three writing systems and no spaces? This piece explores the…

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The Root System: Hebrew’s Word DNA

Move beyond memorizing endless vocabulary lists and discover the secret logic of Hebrew: the *shoresh* or three-letter root system. This…

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The African Tongue with Asian Roots

Journey to the great island of Madagascar, a biodiversity hotspot floating off the coast of Mozambique. You might assume its…

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