psycholinguistics

Can AI Detect Irony? The Sarcasm Problem

Teaching a machine that "Oh, great" can mean the exact opposite is one of the toughest challenges in artificial intelligence.…

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The Brain’s Filing Cabinet: What is a Lemma?

Ever had a word on the tip of your tongue? This frustrating moment is a perfect window into the brain's…

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Linguistic Exogamy: Marrying Out to Survive

In certain Amazonian societies, there's a strict rule: you cannot marry someone who speaks your own language. This practice, known…

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Are There Any Absolute Language Universals?

For decades, linguists have searched for features shared by all 7,000+ human languages, a quest for a "Universal Grammar." But…

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The Vowel’s Shadow: Parasitic Vowels

Have you ever wondered why some non-native speakers say "espeak" for "speak"? This isn't just an error, but a linguistic…

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Can You Learn Two Romance Languages at Once?

It’s a tempting thought for any language enthusiast: why not learn Spanish and Italian at the same time? Their shared…

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Learning a Language with Dyslexia

Learning a new language with dyslexia can feel overwhelming, but it is entirely possible with the right approach. This guide…

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Does Learning a Language Prevent Dementia?

The claim that learning a language can prevent dementia is popular, but what does the science say? While it doesn't…

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The Ultimate Language Journal Guide

Think a language journal is just for vocabulary lists? Think again. We'll show you how to transform a simple notebook…

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The Best Way to Learn a Language in Your Car

Turn your daily commute from a black hole of wasted time into your most effective language lab. We compare the…

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