Tech for Documenting Language
Forget the weathered notebook and tape recorder. Modern linguists are deploying a high-tech toolkit to document endangered languages, using portable ultrasound to image the tongue in motion and photogrammetry to…
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The Character with No Sound
Before it was the linchpin of your email address, the @ symbol was a character without a sound, a silent mark on the page. This is the secret history of…
The Lost Art of Shorthand: A Language of Speed
Before audio recorders, a unique form of writing captured speech at the speed of thought. This article delves into the lost art of shorthand, exploring the clever linguistic principles behind…
The World’s First Word Processor
Before 'cut and paste' existed on a screen, there was the Friden Flexowriter, a revolutionary machine that used punched paper tape to edit text. Discover the story of this forgotten…
The Best Apps for Mastering Sign Language
Language is the soul of human interaction. It’s how we share our thoughts, ideas, feelings, and perspectives with others. But language isn’t limited to the...
The Impact of Technology on Language Learning: A Double-Edged Sword?
Language learning has traditionally been approached through classic methods such as grammar-translation, direct methods, and immersion programs. However, in recent years, the impact of technology...