Sociolinguistics

Papiamento: The Caribbean Creole

Journey to the ABC islands to discover Papiamento, the unique Creole language that sings with the rhythms of its history.…

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Arabizi: The Internet’s Hybrid Arabic Script

Arabizi is the internet’s hybrid Arabic script, an ingenious solution to typing Arabic sounds on Latin keyboards using numbers like…

6 months ago

The World’s Most Dangerous Job? High-Risk Linguistics

When we think of a linguist, we picture quiet libraries, not active conflict zones. But for a small group of…

6 months ago

What is a Language Worth? The Economics of Extinction

Can you put a price tag on a language? This article explores the emerging field of linguistic valuation, where economists…

6 months ago

The Heritage Speaker’s Dilemma

You speak a language at home, a tongue filled with the warmth of family and the taste of tradition. Yet,…

6 months ago

Decoding the Antarctic Dialect

For scientists and staff "wintering-over" in Antarctica, months of profound isolation have forged a unique micro-dialect. This "Antarctic English" features…

6 months ago

Linguistic Passing: The Adopted Accent

Linguistic passing is the conscious act of adopting a new accent, not just to blend in, but to gain social…

6 months ago

The Language of Avoidance: In-Law Tongues

Imagine having to learn a completely separate vocabulary just to be in the same room as your mother-in-law. For speakers…

6 months ago

The Child Who Forgot to Speak: Childhood L1 Attrition

We often worry about losing a second language, but what happens when a child starts to forget their first? First-language…

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10 Biases AI Learned From Our Writing

AI models learn language from us, warts and all. From reinforcing gender stereotypes in professions to assuming a Western-centric worldview,…

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