Yodeling: Communication Across the Alps
Far from its cartoonish reputation, yodeling is a sophisticated acoustic technique developed to bridge the vast distances of the Alps. This article explores the linguistics and physics behind the "voice…
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Austrian vs. German: What’s Different?
Think German is just German? Think again! From a melodic "singsong" accent to calling potatoes "earth apples" (Erdäpfel), the Austrian variety of German is full of charming and surprising differences…
Where Is German Spoken? It’s Not Just Germany
Think German is only for Germany? While it’s the heart of the German-speaking world, the language’s story stretches across continents. We’ll take you on a tour of the six countries…