Grammar

Why Korean and Japanese Share Grammar

Are Korean and Japanese related languages? While they feel incredibly similar to learners, the answer from linguists is "no." This…

10 months ago

The Grammar of Reality: Realis vs. Irrealis Moods

Every time we speak, we make a choice about how we relate to reality. This fundamental distinction is captured in…

10 months ago

The Un-Passive Voice: The Antipassive Construction

You know the passive voice, but have you ever heard of its bizarre mirror image? The antipassive construction, found in…

10 months ago

The Reduplication Spectrum: From ‘Bye-Bye’ to ‘Chit-Chat’

Reduplication isn't just baby talk like 'bye-bye' or 'choo-choo'. This surprisingly common linguistic tool is used across the world's languages…

10 months ago

The Fossilized Question: Grammaticalization of Verbs

When you ask, "Do you speak English?", what is the word 'do' really doing? This seemingly simple word is actually…

10 months ago

Are Slavic Languages Hard? An Honest Answer

You've heard that Slavic languages are impossible, but is that the whole story? We break down the truth behind the…

10 months ago

Decoding Slavic Cases: A Guide for the Desperate

Tired of staring at endless declension charts? Slavic cases don't have to be a nightmare. This guide ditches the old…

10 months ago

No ‘The’ or ‘A’? How to Think Without Articles

For English speakers learning a Slavic language, the lack of words for 'a/an/the' can be a shock. These languages don't…

10 months ago

The Top 5 Mistakes All Japanese Learners Make

Learning Japanese is a thrilling journey, but it's riddled with common pitfalls. From mixing up crucial particles like は and…

10 months ago

Counting in Japanese Is Weird: A Guide to Counters

You’ve diligently memorized 'ichi, ni, san', but ordering 'two beers' in Tokyo isn't as simple as 'biiru ni'. Welcome to…

10 months ago

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