What Makes Mandarin Chinese Difficult to Learn?
Learning a new language is always a rewarding yet challenging endeavor, and Mandarin Chinese is no exception. Touted as one of the most difficult languages...
Writing
From Quills to Keyboards: The Evolution of English Writing
Our story begins in a time much different from our own; a period when English writing was a privilege of the educated and the clergy,...
Sequoyah and the Birth of Written Cherokee
In a world where written language is commonplace, it’s easy to forget the profound impact of developing a writing system. One of the most extraordinary...
Cracking the Code: The Fascinating Journey of Deciphering Hieroglyphs
From the enigmatic scribbles painted on cave walls by early humans, to the complex codes employed by modern computer programmers, humans have always had an...
Picturing the World: An Introduction to Egyptian Hieroglyphs
Egyptian Hieroglyphs, an amalgamation of pictorial symbols, is one of the earliest known writing systems in human history. Used extensively during the Pharaonic and Greco-Roman...
Kanji: The Art and Philosophy Behind the Characters
Japanese Kanji, an integral part of the Japanese writing system, comprises intricate symbols that encapsulate a depth of cultural richness, art, and philosophy. They stand...