Sociolinguistics

Language Stories: Darwin and the Birth of Ethnolinguistics

The narrative of Charles Darwin's voyage aboard the HMS Beagle, while famous for its contributions to evolutionary biology, is seldom…

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The Role of Portuguese in the Age of Exploration

From the 15th to the 17th century, a period known as the Age of Exploration, or the Age of Discovery,…

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Discovering Belgium’s Unique Contributions to the French Language

The French language is a beautiful and intricate tongue, spoken by millions around the globe. But did you know that…

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The Linguistic Diversity of Spain: More Than Just Spanish

Spain, the country renowned for its diverse cultures, gastronomy, and folklore, is also a host to a remarkable linguistic diversity.…

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The Politics of Language: The Coexistence of Spanish and Catalan in Spain

Language, by nature, serves as a medium for communication, conveying thoughts, feelings, knowledge, and culture. However, language can also reflect…

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Lunfardo: A Captivating Language of the Streets

At the crossroads of culture, language, and history lies a unique linguistic phenomenon that exemplifies the evolution of human communication…

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Spanish in Africa: The Story of Equatorial Guinea

Among the languages spoken across the vast continent of Africa, Spanish has a unique and intriguing tale. Unlike English, French,…

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Are There Any Native Esperanto Speakers?

Esperanto is a constructed international auxiliary language, designed by L. L. Zamenhof in the late 19th century. Zamenhof had the…

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The Impact of Indigenous Languages on Spanish in Latin America

When the Spanish conquest began in the 15th century, the Latin American landscape was a vast mosaic of diverse indigenous…

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The Language of Dreams: Do Bilinguals Dream in Both Languages?

Dreams are a universal phenomenon, yet they remain shrouded in mystery. Sigmund Freud, the father of psychoanalysis, famously referred to…

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