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Is baby talk good for your child?
Does using baby talk make language learning easier, or does it hinder your child’s language development?
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Libfixes: When word parts go rogue
What happens when parts of words declare independence
Current Linguistics
The way we read in our first language influences how we read in other languages
Also this week: AI models can now analyze language as well as humans + The first monolingual Irish dictionary is published
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The etymology of "guacamole"
Where do the words “avocado” and “guacamole” come from?
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The linguistics of Trump’s official English policy
Trump issued an executive order making English the official language of the U.S.—sort of. Here’s what that order does, and what language in the U.S. looks like today.
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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.