Linguistics & Etymology
I have always been interested in languages and linguistics – and this includes etymology and language families. I recently came across this articles that deals with Euskara, also known as Basque. I found it interesting and I thought I would share. Here is a link to the article: https://historyfacts.com/arts-culture/fact/basque-language-mystery/ Here is a summary of the…
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As I previously written, I have always been interested in languages and linguistics – and this includes etymology and language families. I recently came across this articles that deals with how the Vikings influenced the English language. I found it interesting and I thought I would share. Here is a link to the article: How…
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🤔📱😊🔤❓= Are emojis a language? Great question! I recently came across this article and it piqued my interest. It made me think about language, communication, and how we convey meaning. I found it interesting and I thought I would share. Here is a link to the article: https://wordsmarts.com/are-emojis-a-language Here is a summary of the article:…
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I came across this article and thought I would share. The Forgotten Dialects of the Past: What We Can Learn from Them. (You can also read it below.) As a language educator and learner, it made think about the unique role and nature of dialects in communication and community, including broader communities and our “micro-communities”…
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