Also this week: Why all languages have words for ‘this’ and ‘that’ + Antarctic leopard seal ‘songs’ are surprisingly similar to nursey rhymes. Here’s what happened this week in language and linguistics.
Also this week: Today is National Navajo Code Talkers Day! And the K-pop band is making Korean Sign Language famous
How archival manuscripts are helping revitalize the Chitimacha language of Louisiana
Also this week: Does your native language affect how you feel pain? And did language evolve because of tools or baby talk? Here’s what happened this week in language and linguistics.
Some strategies for educating people about linguistics