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The Linguistics of the Dialect Coach

Ever wonder how Meryl Streep becomes Polish or Idris Elba masters a Baltimore accent? It's not just mimicry; it's the…

3 weeks ago

The Pressure-Cooker Consonants: An Introduction to Ejectives

Ejectives are a fascinating category of consonants found in languages from the Caucasus to the Americas. Made by building up…

3 weeks ago

The Language Catchers: Racing Against Time to Document Endangered Tongues

Every two weeks, a language dies, taking with it a unique way of seeing the world. Meet the "Language Catchers,"…

3 weeks ago

Clicks, Pops, and Whistles: A Journey into the World’s Rarest Speech Sounds

Go beyond familiar consonants and vowels on a journey into the world's phonetic rarities, from the sharp clicks of Southern…

3 weeks ago

Techniques for Achieving Near-Native Pronunciation

Language learning is an exciting journey filled with triumphs, challenges, and constant growth. One area that many learners find difficult…

2 years ago

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