How Japanese Language and Tradition Work Together
Every so often we are faced with new expressions that are renewed from generation to generation. This, often due to the cultural expansion we currently
Korean Language: North and South
Spoken by around eighty million people, Hangugeo (or chosŏnmal) is the official language of both South and North Korea. However, after almost eight decades since
What Are Language Isolates?
A language isolate is a language that appears to have no demonstrable relationship to other languages, as though it developed in isolation (hence the name).
Are Language Barriers Keeping New Discoveries Localized?
The world is brimming with mind-boggling diversity. Plants and animals vary wildly by region, and in order to study a particular species of insect, or
Which Are the Most Gender-biased Languages?
According to a study by Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), the implications of gender bias may extend well beyond the usual sociopolitical dynamics in the U.S.
Language in Sports: Interpreting in Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball has not always been multinationally diverse. For much of its early history, the top-level North American professional baseball league was marred by
Mandarin Chinese as a Universal Language
With the Chinese New Year around the corner, it seems appropriate to talk a little about the Chinese language, its competition with English regarding usage
What Language Do Minions Speak?
This year’s promising film, Minions, has premiered in theaters in several countries. The film by the production company Illumination Entertainment has been a huge box
What Are the Easiest Languages for English Speakers to Learn?
It is estimated that in United States, around just 18% of the population can speak a second language. Compared to the estimated 54% percent of
The Advantages of Using Podcasts to Learn New Languages
“I feel like learning a new language” is something we tend to hear and even think. The problem lies less in being motivated than it
