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Canela

Nov 17, 20244 min read

Culture

The Preservation of Navajo & Identity

Explore the profound impact of language preservation on Navajo identity.

HeziCyan

Nov 3, 20246 min read

Languages

Introduction to the Hokkien Language

Explore the fascinating history and cultural significance of Hokkien language.

Harmony by the Mountains - The hidden world of Uralic languages

Kaiku

Oct 27, 20243 min read

Culture

Harmony by the Mountains - The hidden world of Uralic languages

Explore the world of Uralic languages, from the musicality of vowel harmony to the rich cultural heritage and preservation efforts.

Kaiku

Oct 6, 20243 min read

Culture

The Joy of Multilingual Meetups

Discover the joy of multilingual meetups - a unique opportunity to practice language skills and connect with diverse cultures.

Canela

Aug 25, 20244 min read

Culture

Autumn Celebrations in China

Discover the traditions and festivities of Autumn Celebrations in China, from the Ghost Festival to the Mid-Autumn Festival.

Emergent Vitalities: New Ways of Revitalizing Languages in the Modern Age

Jam Ham

Aug 4, 20244 min read

Culture

Emergent Vitalities: New Ways of Revitalizing Languages in the Modern Age

Discover how emergent vitalities, such as film, music, and signage, are breathing new life into endangered languages.

Inside the Heart of Franco-Ontario: A Native Perspective

Starla

Jun 30, 20245 min read

Culture

Inside the Heart of Franco-Ontario: A Native Perspective

Get insight into the Franco-Ontario culture and heritage from a native perspective.

How Emojis Convey Meaning Beyond Just Transcribing Language

Oatmilk

Dec 9, 20234 min read

Social Language

How Emojis Convey Meaning Beyond Just Transcribing Language

Discover the hidden depths of emojis beyond cute pictograms. Explore how they convey emotions, cultural nuances, and controversial meanings.

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

Jam Ham

Oct 10, 20233 min read

Linguistics

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.

About Verlan: An Actual Article from an Actual Native

Oatmilk

Sep 13, 20234 min read

Culture

About Verlan: An Actual Article from an Actual Native

Discover the way slang is created in French through the phenomenon of Verlan - inverting syllables of words to make new ones.