Unlocking the Universe of Languages
Japanese scholars spent centuries using Classical Chinese as their formal written language, despite the two languages having completely incompatible grammar structures. This post explores *Kanbun Kundoku*, the ingenious system of…
For English speakers learning a Slavic language, the lack of words for 'a/an/the' can be a shock. These languages don't need articles because they use a powerful combination of a…
At a glance, Japanese and Chinese look incredibly similar due to their shared characters, leading many to believe they are from the same language family. But is this a sign…
Struggling with German sentences that seem to hide the verb at the very end? You're not alone. This deep dive explains the simple but crucial difference between 'verb-second' main clauses…
Go beyond the iconic "S" shield and discover Kryptonian, Superman's surprisingly detailed constructed language. This deep dive explores how Kryptonian evolved from random squiggles into a linguistically-sound abugida, complete with…
For most English speakers, "The dog chased the cat" is the only logical way to say it. But what if we told you that for over half the world, the…
Far from being simple pantomime, sign languages are a testament to the human brain's linguistic ingenuity. These visual-gestural systems possess all the grammatical complexity of spoken languages, from their unique…
Learning a new language always brings about a sense of adventure, introducing the learner to a new culture and way of thinking. However, some languages...