Languages
Positive Words and Optimism
It has been a tough couple of years for optimistic words. Positivity is in short supply. Negative words and phrases fill our lives, coming at
June 23, 2022
Languages
The Romance behind Romance Languages
Pretty much everyone has heard the term Romance languages at one time or another. But why are they called Romance languages? Is it because they
May 12, 2022
Languages
Do You Know How to Speak Cornish?
Durdatha whye! Wait, what? What does durdatha whye mean and what language is it? Well, it’s Cornish (as you may have guessed) and it means,
May 5, 2022
Languages
Officially, the Most Multilingual Countries
The world is shrinking. Not literally, of course, but people in faraway places are now accessible through your smartphone. Language barriers sometimes keep us from
April 7, 2022
Languages
IAL: Interlingua
At this point in our series of articles about International Auxiliary Languages, it won’t surprise you to learn that there is yet another major IAL.
February 24, 2022
Languages
IAL: Ido, the Offspring
From our previous articles, you have now gained some general understanding of International Auxiliary Languages. You also got a crash course in the most popular
February 10, 2022
Languages
IAL: Hopes Pinned on Esperanto
You may have noticed that the only International Auxiliary Language we mentioned by name in our introductory article was Esperanto. There’s a good reason: Esperanto
January 27, 2022
Languages
International Auxiliary Languages, Anyone?
Not so long ago we would have laughed at the idea of carrying around a tiny computer. That was the realm of Star Trek-level science
January 12, 2022
Languages
RAE’s Latest Word Additions to the Spanish Dictionary
Oftentimes one of the best things about conversing with others is learning and implementing all kinds of new words. Even better when done in another
December 30, 2021
Canada and the Use of Technology for Indigenous Languages Preservation
When a language dies, we lose a culture. We lose a sense of identity and belonging. Imagine that the language you speak is slowly becoming
December 8, 2021
From Faux-hawk to Super-spreader: Merriam-Webster Adds 455 New Words to Dictionary
The English language is constantly evolving. Just last month, Merriam-Webster added 455 new words to the dictionary; that’s on top of the 520 words added
November 20, 2021
Which Are the Most Gender-biased Languages?
According to a study by Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), the implications of gender bias may extend well beyond the usual sociopolitical dynamics in the U.S.
October 21, 2021
