Issues of Linguistic… Taste
In the previous entry, we dealt with the connotations that animal names have in different languages. On this occasion, we will take a look at
February 27, 2014
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The Survival of Inverted Question and Exclamation Marks
Continuing with what we began to address in previous entries, on this occasion we are going to dedicate ourselves to two characteristic punctuation marks of
December 19, 2013
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On Acronyms and Public Policy
The English language, especially the type spoken in the United States, is very inclined to use initials or acronyms (initials that are pronounced as if
December 11, 2013
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The Translation of Humor in Asterix
Asterix was one of my first devotions as a reader. I started reading the comic so young that, even before understanding that the story takes
November 7, 2013
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The Benefits of Bilingualism
Growing up in a bilingual home, speaking both Spanish and English, it wasn’t until I became a teenager that I realized just how beneficial this
September 30, 2013
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How to Learn a New Language (the Unconventional Way)
Many times, one takes it upon oneself to learn a new language. Whether it be for personal or professional reasons, this task may come with
August 5, 2013
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Compound Words: Friends or Foes? Part II
In the previous blog post, we spoke about interesting little terms called compound words. These are formed by linking two words together to create new
July 22, 2013
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Compound Words: Friends or Foes?
As mentioned in some of my previous posts, there are countless ways one can learn and master a new language. While learning new languages is
July 8, 2013
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Is “Okay” a Universal Word?
Having traveled quite a bit throughout my life, I can say with much certainty that there are certain words that I deem “universal.” By this
June 11, 2013
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What Are False Friends?
The great thing about exploring a Romance language (French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, and others) is the many similarities one will find amongst certain words in
May 27, 2013
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