Dialectology

Sicilian Isn’t Italian: The Truth About Dialects

Ever wondered why someone from Milan can't understand a Sicilian farmer? It's not just a thick accent; they're often speaking…

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Austrian vs. German: What’s Different?

Think German is just German? Think again! From a melodic "singsong" accent to calling potatoes "earth apples" (Erdäpfel), the Austrian…

3 months ago

What is ‘Low German’ (Plattdüütsch)?

Ever heard the term 'Low German' and assumed it was just a folksy dialect? Discover the truth about *Plattdüütsch*, a…

3 months ago

Is Quebec French *Really* French?

Many travelers, armed with their Parisian French, are surprised by the language they hear in Montreal or Quebec City. While…

3 months ago

Gallo-Romance: The Tongues of Ancient Gaul

Beyond the familiar sound of Parisian French lies a hidden linguistic world born from Latin's encounter with ancient Gaul. The…

3 months ago

How Many Romance Languages Are There Really?

How many Romance languages are there? The simple answer is five—Spanish, French, Italian, Portuguese, and Romanian—but the real story is…

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Puerto Rican Spanish: A Guide to the Lingo

From the musical way the 'r' melts into an 'l' to the joyful shout of '¡Wepa!', Puerto Rican Spanish is…

3 months ago

The Great Banana Debate: A Spanish Word Guide

Ordering a banana in Spanish seems simple, but it can lead to some delicious confusion. Is it a `plátano`, `banana`,…

3 months ago

Spain vs. Mexico: 10 Words You’ll Get Wrong

Think 'coche' is just a car? Or that ordering a 'torta' in Mexico City will get you a slice of…

3 months ago

How Do Linguists Map a Dialect?

Dialectology is the geography of language, revealing the hidden maps drawn by our words. From old-school fieldwork with clipboards to…

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