Linguistics

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Minji

Dec 15, 20243 min read

Pragmatics - What Is It & How Is It Used

Uncover the power of pragmatics in everyday communication and advertising. Learn how language adapts to social and situational contexts.

Paul

Sep 8, 20243 min read

What is a Tonal Language?

Unravel the mystery of tonal languages and their impact on communication. Discover the fascinating world of pitch and meaning in languages l

Paul

Jul 14, 20243 min read

Why Do Some Languages Not Have Words for "the" and "a"?

Uncover the mystery of languages without articles. Learn why some languages don't need "the" or "a" in this intriguing blog post by Paul.

Jam Ham

Oct 10, 20233 min read

What We Say in Social Space: How We Express and Perceive Our Social World Through Language

The way we use language holds the power to define and shape our social world. Read to find out how language and culture are related.

Paul

Sep 20, 20233 min read

What Is a Language Family, Really? What Does It Mean for Languages to Be Related?

You've probably heard about language families before, but do you know how they are classified? Learn how languages are related to each other

Jam Ham

Aug 23, 20233 min read

Languages in Contact: How Speakers of Different Languages Influence Each Other

Learn about the effects of languages in contact and their influence of each other.

Jam Ham

Jul 16, 20234 min read

Proto-Languages and Prehistory: What Today’s Words Tell Us About Our Prehistoric Past

Learn how to analyse a word and find out the social and cultural context behind it to give you a deeper understanding of culture and history

Oatmilk

Jul 16, 20233 min read

From Street Signs to Shopfronts: The Complex World of Linguistic Landscape

Learn what linguistic landscape is and why it is important for understanding local communities, cultures, and politics.