Sociolinguistics

The Language Catchers: Racing Against Time to Document Endangered Tongues

Every two weeks, a language dies, taking with it a unique way of seeing the world. Meet the "Language Catchers,"…

4 months ago

A Word to Name the Unspeakable: Raphael Lemkin and the Creation of “Genocide”

Discover the powerful story of Raphael Lemkin, the Polish-Jewish lawyer who witnessed the horrors of the Holocaust and created a…

4 months ago

Where is Esperanto Spoken?

Esperanto, the most successful constructed international auxiliary language, was invented in the late 19th century by L. L. Zamenhof with…

2 years ago

The Welsh Not: A Controversial Practice in the History of Language

Introduction The Welsh Not is a fascinating yet contentious chapter in the history of languages. It was a practice used…

2 years ago

The Southern Accent and Perceptions of Education

The question, "Why do southern accents sound uneducated?" is rooted in stereotypes and prejudices which are worth unpacking and challenging.…

2 years ago

Why Do People Have Accents?

An accent refers to a particular way of pronouncing a language, strongly associated with geographical region, social class, or ethnic…

2 years ago

The Sicilian Language: A Unique Variant of Italian

The Sicilian language, known in its original form as "Sicilianu", occupies a unique position in the mosaic of Romance languages.…

2 years ago

Polari: The Secret Language of Resistance and Unity

Throughout history, languages have emerged not just as tools for communication, but as powerful symbols of resistance, culture, and community.…

2 years ago

What Languages do They Speak in Switzerland?

Switzerland, known for its scenic landscapes, cheeses, chocolates, and watches, is equally renowned for its rich linguistic diversity. The country…

2 years ago

The Revival of Hebrew: The Tale of a Slumbering Language

Many stories surrounding language involve the mystery of deciphering ancient codes, the valor of wartime cryptography, or the mystical origins…

2 years ago

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