technology

Tech for Documenting Language

Forget the weathered notebook and tape recorder. Modern linguists are deploying a high-tech toolkit to document endangered languages, using portable…

5 months ago

The Character with No Sound

Before it was the linchpin of your email address, the @ symbol was a character without a sound, a silent…

10 months ago

The Lost Art of Shorthand: A Language of Speed

Before audio recorders, a unique form of writing captured speech at the speed of thought. This article delves into the…

10 months ago

The World’s First Word Processor

Before 'cut and paste' existed on a screen, there was the Friden Flexowriter, a revolutionary machine that used punched paper…

10 months ago

The Best Apps for Mastering Sign Language

Language is the soul of human interaction. It’s how we share our thoughts, ideas, feelings, and perspectives with others. But…

3 years ago

The Impact of Technology on Language Learning: A Double-Edged Sword?

Language learning has traditionally been approached through classic methods such as grammar-translation, direct methods, and immersion programs. However, in recent…

3 years ago

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