language creation

When a Community Has No Language

Before established sign languages, how did deaf children in isolation communicate? This post explores "home sign," the remarkable gestural systems…

3 weeks ago

From “Flinty” to “Foxy”: How the World of Wine Invented Its Own Language

From "tannic" to "terroir," the world of wine has invented a specialized language to describe complex sensory experiences that are…

3 weeks ago

Island Sign: The Spontaneous Birth of a Language in Martha’s Vineyard

Long before Nicaraguan Sign Language became famous, another sign language emerged organically on Martha's Vineyard. Due to a high rate…

3 weeks ago

How to Create a New Language?

Language, a cornerstone of humanity, is at the heart of our communication, culture, thought processes, and identity. Its complexity and…

2 years ago

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