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Lost in Translation in Galicia

Ever tried to say you're 'close' in Galicia and ended up implying you're 'tight'? This post explores the hilarious and…

1 week ago

Beyond Bulls: Spain’s Most Epic Festivals

Think Spanish festivals are just about running with bulls? Think again. From the fiery political satire of Valencia's Las Fallas…

2 weeks ago

Why Spaniards Have Two Last Names

Ever been puzzled by the long, elegant names of Spanish figures? This tradition of using two last names, or an…

2 weeks ago

The Internet’s New Accent

You know that robotic, strangely chipper text-to-speech voice narrating countless online videos? It’s more than just a convenient feature; it's…

2 weeks ago

Reclaiming the Slur: The Linguistics of Reappropriation

How does a word forged in hate become a banner of pride? The process, known as reappropriation, is a powerful…

3 weeks ago

The Rebirth of Cornish

Once officially declared extinct after the death of its last native speaker in the 18th century, the Cornish language (Kernewek)…

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…

3 weeks ago

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…

3 weeks ago

The Grammar of Propaganda: How Language Builds Tyranny

Long before "fake news," propagandists mastered linguistic manipulation, weaponizing the very structure of language to build consensus and justify atrocity.…

3 weeks ago

From ‘GG’ to ‘Griefing’: The Rapid Evolution of Gamerlect and Its Unwritten Rules

Online gaming communities are massive linguistic laboratories where "Gamerlect," a distinct digital dialect, evolves at lightning speed. This sociolect is…

3 weeks ago

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