language and thought

Why Are Slavic Languages So Beautiful?

From the soft, melodic whispers of palatalized consonants to the poetic freedom of its grammar, the beauty of Slavic languages…

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Are Slavic Languages Hard? An Honest Answer

You've heard that Slavic languages are impossible, but is that the whole story? We break down the truth behind the…

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No ‘The’ or ‘A’? How to Think Without Articles

For English speakers learning a Slavic language, the lack of words for 'a/an/the' can be a shock. These languages don't…

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The Papyrus Revolution: How a Plant Built an Empire

Before the internet, before the printing press, there was papyrus. This humble reed from the Nile wasn't just ancient paper;…

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The Top 5 Mistakes All Japanese Learners Make

Learning Japanese is a thrilling journey, but it's riddled with common pitfalls. From mixing up crucial particles like は and…

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The Most Beautiful Words in English

What makes a word beautiful? Is it the way it rolls off the tongue, the profound meaning it holds, or…

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Orwell’s 6 Rules for Writing Clear English

In his famous essay 'Politics and the English Language', George Orwell laid out six rules for powerful, clear prose. This…

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How Shakespeare Changed the English Language

Ever used the word 'fashionable' or found yourself 'in a pickle'? You have William Shakespeare to thank. This post explores…

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A Conlang Civil War: The Loglan vs. Lojban Schism

Explore the dramatic schism that split the world of logical languages in two. This post uncovers the story of Dr.…

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Linguistic Taphonomy: Word Decay

Just as paleontologists study fossils to understand ancient life, we can explore the fossils in our own language. Linguistic taphonomy…

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