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Learning a Language with Dyslexia

Learning a new language with dyslexia can feel overwhelming, but it is entirely possible with the right approach. This guide…

6 months ago

The Immersion Secret: No Plane Ticket Needed

Everyone insists that true language immersion requires a plane ticket and a new address. But what if the most powerful…

6 months ago

Why Korean Uses Two Number Systems

Ordering coffee in Seoul? You'll need one set of numbers. Telling the time? You'll need another. This might seem confusing,…

6 months ago

The QWERTY Problem: Typing in a Non-Latin World

How do you type a language with thousands of characters on a keyboard with only a few dozen keys? The…

6 months ago

Building Sentences Backwards: The Verb-Final World

Ever felt like you're waiting for the punchline of a sentence? In languages like Japanese, German, and Hindi, that's the…

6 months ago

How to Invent an Alphabet

Ever dreamed of creating your own alphabet? This guide delves into the art and science of script creation, exploring the…

6 months ago

Turkey’s Alphabet Revolution

Explore one of history's most radical linguistic reforms: Turkey's 1928 Alphabet Revolution. At the direction of Atatürk, the nation abandoned…

6 months ago

Saving Face: The Intricate Linguistic Dance of Politeness in East Asian Cultures

The concept of "face" (面子, 체면, メンツ) is a cornerstone of social interaction in East Asia, deeply encoded in language.…

6 months ago

The Alphabet of a Revolution: How N’Ko Is Uniting West Africa’s Languages

While many alphabets are ancient, the N'Ko script was born in 1949 from one man's defiant response to colonial prejudice.…

6 months ago

Exploring the Origins of the Korean Alphabet: Hangul

Hangul, the writing system of the Korean language, boasts a unique, rich, and significant historical pedigree that sets it apart…

2 years ago

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