non-verbal communication

How To Use Italian Hand Gestures (The Real Language)

Italians talk with their hands, but it's not a stereotype—it's a second language rich with meaning and nuance. This guide…

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How the Deaf See Music

Music is often considered an auditory experience, but for the Deaf community, it's a world felt through powerful vibrations and…

3 weeks ago

Speaking with Hands and Mouth

In central Australia, the Arandic peoples use a complex sign language alongside speech, a system developed for times when speech…

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The Gestural Lexicon: When Hand Signs Become Words

We do it without thinking: a thumbs-up for a job well done, a wave to say hello. But these hand…

3 weeks ago

Is Music a Language? A Linguistic Breakdown

We call music a "universal language," but can it truly communicate like one? This deep dive compares the notes and…

3 weeks ago

Thinking With Your Hands: The Unconscious Grammar of Co-Speech Gestures

We don't just talk with our mouths; our hands are constantly performing a silent ballet that helps us think, speak,…

3 weeks ago

The Silent Language of 64 Squares: Deconstructing the Grammar of Chess Notation

Beyond the silent battle of wits on the board, chess has its own powerful language. This post deconstructs Algebraic Notation,…

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The Unwritten Rules of Turn-Taking: How Conversation Analysis Deconstructs Our Daily Chats

Ever wonder how we know exactly when to speak in a conversation? The field of Conversation Analysis reveals that our…

3 weeks ago

Learning from Zero: The “Monolingual Method” and the Art of Linguistic Fieldwork

Imagine trying to learn a language with no textbook, no translator, and no shared vocabulary. The monolingual fieldwork method is…

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The Role of Gestures in Italian Communication

Gestures in communication serve as a nonverbal supplement to speech, enriching conversation with vividness, emotion, and additional meaning. These expressive…

2 years ago

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