language and thought

Levelt’s Model: From Thought to Speech

Ever wondered how a fleeting thought transforms into a spoken sentence in mere milliseconds? We explore Willem Levelt's groundbreaking model…

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Why Your Brain Loves Compound Words

From "smartphone" to "bookworm", compound words are far more than a linguistic quirk; they are powerful cognitive shortcuts. By chunking…

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Metathesis: The Brain’s ‘Waps’ Typo

Ever called a "wasp" a "waps" or heard someone say "aks" instead of "ask"? This common slip of the tongue…

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Toki Pona: The 120-Word Language

Can you express any idea with only 120 words? Explore Toki Pona, a philosophical language designed for simplicity and mindfulness,…

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The Anti-Grammar of Dada: A Linguistic Rebellion

Born from the rubble of WWI, the Dada art movement wasn't just a rebellion of paint and sculpture; it was…

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The Unseen Work of a Speech Pathologist

Go beyond the classroom stereotype and into the complex world of the Speech-Language Pathologist. This article uncovers the unseen science…

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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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The Spanish of the Sahara

Deep in the Western Sahara, a unique and resilient dialect of Spanish persists, heavily seasoned with the grammar and vocabulary…

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The ‘Me Gusta’ Mistake Almost Everyone Makes

You learned that 'Me gusta' means 'I like', but this simple translation is the source of one of the most…

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The Secret Meaning of Colors in Chinese Culture

Ever wondered why red is the color of luck in China or why a gift wrapped in white is a…

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