linguistic influence

The Foreign-Language Effect: Thinking Rationally

Research suggests that thinking in a second language can reduce our emotional biases and override flawed mental shortcuts. This "foreign-language…

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Canali on Mars: The 19th-Century Mistranslation That Invented a World

This post explores how Italian astronomer Giovanni Schiaparelli's 1877 description of "canali" (channels) on Mars was translated into English as…

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Shakespeare: The Master of Inventing Words

Few writers have left as indelible a mark on the English language as William Shakespeare. Beyond the unforgettable characters and…

2 years ago

The Impact of Latin on the Italian Language

Italian, with its rich history and profound influence in the world of literature and arts, is one of the most…

2 years ago

English Words of Suprising Origin – Part III

Our linguistic odyssey continues as we venture further into the intriguing world of English loan words. We are constantly reminded…

2 years ago

English Words of Suprising Origin – Part I

The English language is a kaleidoscope of cultural influence, where words from different corners of the world have found a…

2 years ago

The Role of Portuguese in the Age of Exploration

From the 15th to the 17th century, a period known as the Age of Exploration, or the Age of Discovery,…

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Linguistic Relativity: How Language Influences Thought

In the world of linguistics, one of the most intriguing and debated theories is that of linguistic relativity, commonly referred…

2 years ago

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