Sophie FrankpittAn introduction to DialectologyDialectology is a branch of Linguistics which examines language variation and change. Nowadays it is very closely associated with, and…Jun 24Jun 24
Sophie FrankpittAmsterdam spring — a poemDays of spring and sun and happy and warm Beginning to seep into our curtains and breakfast coffee Days of cold in the morning and warm by…Apr 24Apr 24
Sophie FrankpittInstead — a poemI try to quiet you down I whisper solace no-one else hears I run into sunsets each evening I stick the glow stars to the ceiling I hide…Apr 20Apr 20
Sophie FrankpittLinguistics and the self: Can we use linguistic theory to enact self-compassion?Linguistics sits in a kind of liminal space between the science and the arts, attracting scholars whose creativity and passion for language…Jan 24Jan 24
Sophie FrankpittA beginner’s guide to Phonetics and PhonologyHello, again! It’s been a few months since my last introduction to Linguistics blog, because I’ve been focusing on moving back to the UK…Jan 7Jan 7
Sophie FrankpittReverse culture shock: Experiences and thoughtsAfter returning home from living abroad, many people experience reverse culture shock. Reverse culture shock is a form of distress that you…Sep 2, 2023Sep 2, 2023
Sophie FrankpittWhat we can learn from how we speakThe way we speak can tell us about our identities, our cultures, and the communities with which we are trying to align. From the way we…May 24, 2023May 24, 2023
Sophie FrankpittIs language innate?We could say that language is what makes us human. It’s a part of who we are. In almost all situations, with very, very few exceptions…Apr 24, 20231Apr 24, 20231
Sophie FrankpittIs language infinite?One of my first steps into Linguistics was through this deeply fascinating question: Is language infinite? It’s not a particularly common…Mar 28, 20234Mar 28, 20234
Sophie FrankpittDoes language influence thought?This is the big Linguistics question. It’s one of the questions that got me hooked on Linguistics. A question that linguists grapple to…Mar 16, 20233Mar 16, 20233