The History of German in 5 Minutes
From the dramatic sound shifts that separated it from English to the pivotal role of Martin Luther's Bible, the German language has a rich and complex history. This post traces…
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The Sound of ‘Th’: A Rare Phoneme
The "th" sounds in "think" and "that" feel utterly ordinary to English speakers, but they are linguistic superstars on the world stage—incredibly rare phonemes. We explore where these dental fricatives…