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Everything you ever wanted to know about how language works.

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Ana Krajinovic
Jul 3, 2022

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Are Creole Languages Inherently Simple?

And do creoles resemble each…

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Catherine Arnett
Mar 11, 2022

Why You Can Never Spell This Word Right

Recently, I saw someone post about how they can’t spell the word ‘rhythm.’

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Catherine Arnett
Feb 25, 2022

This phrase you’re using has a harmful other meaning

This is why you should stop using it

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Ana Krajinovic
Feb 7, 2022

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How the Simplicity of English Grammar Makes Wordle Fun To Play

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Ana Krajinovic
Jan 30, 2022

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We All Speak Different Languages: Why Is That a Good Thing?

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Ana Krajinovic
Nov 27, 2021

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What Is a Language?

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Ana Krajinovic
Nov 13, 2021

Language Explained

Hello curious minds,

Thank you for signing up for Language Explained, where we tackle big questions…

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Ana Krajinovic
Nov 12, 2021

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Fieldwork Is a “Hero’s Journey” of Linguistics: What Can You Learn From It?

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Rose Hoersting
Oct 17, 2021

Do All Languages Have Adjectives?

Not really, read more to find out why

1. Introduction

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Ana Krajinovic
Sep 26, 2021

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Researching Language You Said?

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Ana Krajinovic
Sep 22, 2021

Language Explained

Setting the stage for our new publication about languages and linguistics!

Hi Ana, nice to meet you…
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