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Unique pieces for the inquisitive lovers of language and linguistics.

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WORDS OF THE YEAR 2023

31 Dec 2023

Words of the Year 2023

Love a bit of lexical fun? Let's take a look at the major dictionaries' choices for Word of the Year 2023.

Words of the Year 2023

5 Dec 2023

A Rose By Any Other Name: ‘Cobs’ and ‘Jitties’, ‘Barms’ and ‘Ginnels’

Why do we have so many words for so many things? Local words and accents are important for identity, and the strange little aspects of our language are all evidence of the development of language in a local area.

A Rose By Any Other Name: ‘Cobs’ and ‘Jitties’, ‘Barms’ and ‘Ginnels’

9 Oct 2023

Hangeul: A Scientific Alphabet

Find out the history behind the creation of the Korean alphabet and why it is so incredible to celebrate Hangeul Day (9th October).

Hangeul: A Scientific Alphabet

6 Mar 2023

Localisation and Transcreation in video games

A case study of Nintendo’s “Animal Crossing” to answer the question “what is localisation, why is it important, and what does it look like when done right?”

Localisation and Transcreation in video games

26 Feb 2023

What makes a language “easy” to learn?

Does the thought of learning a new language sound too difficult? Here’s what to look for to make it “easier” when deciding what language to learn!

What makes a language “easy” to learn?

6 Feb 2023

Why are all programming languages in English?

Have you ever seen any computer code and wondered why all programming languages are in English? Explore the history of the why, as well as some exciting exceptions.

Why are all programming languages in English?
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