World of Words
Where do writing systems come from?
Where do the world's writing systems come from?
World of Words
A semiweekly newsletter showcasing the diversity of the world’s languages. Articles cover the latest news and research in linguistics, deep dives about how language works, profiles of different languages, explainers of concepts in linguistics, reviews of language-focused books and media, and lots more! Some posts are only available to paid subscribers, but most are free.
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3 things people get wrong about language
Here are 3 things people get wrong about language.
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Welcome to Linguistic Discovery!
Linguistic Discovery explores the science and diversity of language, a field known as linguistics.
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fruition
Does "fruition" come from the word "fruit"?
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'dog' vs. 'horse' in Native American languages
Why are dogs called 'little horses' in some Native American languages?
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What are language isolates?
A language isolate is a language that is unrelated to any other known language.
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Welcome to the new LinguisticDiscovery.com!
Welcome to the new LinguisticDiscovery.com!
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Speaking American: How y'all, youse, and you guys talk
A beautiful and engaging coffee table book of 122 dialect maps showing how different regions of the U.S. say different things. A wonderful illustration of dialect diversity in the United States, this book is sure to spark great conversations. A must-have for any language lover.