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The Heritage Speaker’s Dilemma

You speak a language at home, a tongue filled with the warmth of family and the taste of tradition. Yet,…

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The Science of First Language Attrition

We celebrate learning new languages, but what about the one we learned first? First language attrition is the fascinating, and…

3 weeks ago

The Bilingual Inner Voice: Who Is Talking?

For bilinguals, the advice to "think in the language" opens a fascinating cognitive puzzle. The voice inside our heads is…

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The Linguistic Chameleon Effect

Have you ever noticed your accent or speech patterns changing slightly to match the person you're talking to? This isn't…

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The Language of Two Souls: Michif

Discover Michif, one of the world's most unique mixed languages, spoken by the Métis people. A fascinating blend of French…

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Runglish in Orbit: The Hybrid Language Forged in the International Space Station

In the high-stakes environment of the International Space Station, flawless communication has led to the spontaneous development of "Runglish," a…

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Accent on Belonging: The Unique Linguistic Identity of Third Culture Kids

Explore the fascinating world of Third Culture Kids (TCKs), individuals whose lives are a tapestry of languages and cultures. Their…

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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…

2 years ago

Code-Switching: A Fascinating Byproduct of Bilingualism

Bilingualism is an impressive human capability where a person can effectively communicate in more than one language. A fascinating manifestation…

2 years ago

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