communication accommodation theory

Beyond Accent: The Goal of Clear Speech

Many language learners chase a "perfect" native accent, often leading to frustration and a fear of speaking. This post reframes…

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Chavacano: The Spanish Creole of Asia

Journey to the Philippines to discover Chavacano, a unique Spanish-based creole that blends the vocabulary of colonizers with the grammatical…

3 months ago

The Neutral Spanish Myth: Dubbing for LatAm

Ever wonder why every cartoon character in Latin America seems to speak with the same, non-specific accent? This is "neutral…

3 months ago

Why Your Chinese Friend Has an ‘English’ Name

Ever wondered why your friend from Beijing introduces herself as 'Cynthia' instead of 'Xinyi'? This phenomenon is more than just…

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Is Mandarin Really That Hard? The Honest Truth

Mandarin Chinese has a reputation for being impossible, but is that the whole story? The truth is a mix of…

3 months ago

Zero-Translation: The Art of Transcreation

Some marketing messages can't be translated; they must be reborn. Discover "transcreation", the creative process of adapting a brand's core…

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What’s the Difference: ‘Você’ vs. ‘Tu’

Ever been stumped by the Portuguese 'tu' vs. 'você'? This great pronoun divide separates not just countries, but regions within…

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The Ultimate Guide to Portuguese Slang (Brazil)

Tired of sounding like a Portuguese textbook? This guide breaks down the essential Brazilian slang words like 'legal', 'valeu', and…

3 months ago

How to Ask ‘How Are You?’ Like a Brazilian

Stop saying 'Como você está?'. While technically correct, Brazilians almost never use it in daily conversation. This guide will teach…

3 months ago

The Most Beautiful Word in Portuguese (It’s Not Love)

While 'amor' (love) is a beautiful word, the true soul of the Portuguese language is captured by the untranslatable concept…

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