5 Tips on Learning a New Language
If you are looking to learn a new language, whether it be out of mere quarantine boredom or it has been a lifelong goal that you never got...
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A Língua é a Vida
A língua materna é uma das principais responsáveis por como nos relacionamos com o mundo
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The Story of English
What do German, Latin, and Old Norse have in common with each other? Nothing much, except the fact that these languages have made modern...
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My Absolute Favorite Part of Writing
My absolute favorite part of writing? The words, the language and the way they all flow together.
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Top 10 Reasons to Learn a New Language on Duolingo
I’m so glad I started using Duolingo. Not only have I gained countless lingots and skills, but I’ve been able to keep my arms.
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Basic Czech: 10 Basic Czech Words and Phrases I Learned While Studying Abroad in The Czech Republic
One of the most challenging aspects of studying abroad was learning the language. It was incredibly impressive how well citizens of the...
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英語話せますか？なんて馬鹿な質問に対して「話せますけど何か？」と強めに返してほしい理由
やっほ～２４エイプリル（こういう略語はきっとすぐに分かってくると思うけど、4月入学の2024年卒業の意味です）の新入生の皆様！入学おめでとうございます。こんな状況になってしまいましたが、皆様に会えることを（さらにこの記事を楽しんでくれて Her Campus at ICU...
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Do Women Really Speak Better than Men?
For my Linguistics class (LING 111) at the University of Michigan with Ezra Keshet, I wrote a midterm paper about sexism in language. I...
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Le Savoir Faire
On the first day of my introduction to linguistics course we were told to, “Raise your hand if you speak more than one language.” As more...
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Multilingualism and its Benefits
When it comes to being bilingual or multilingual, the benefits seem obvious. When you can speak more than one language, opportunities open...
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How Singlish has Shaped Me
“Wah lau eh! So much work got no time to lepak sia” This is the language spoken by the 5.8 million dwellers of Singapore… Singlish! Would...
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I Started Journaling in French, and Here’s What I’ve Learned
I have always been intrigued with the concept of mastering a new language and using those skills to learn from and communicate with others...
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Toxic Positivity: How Your Words Affect Yourself and Others
Has anyone ever said to you, “Good vibes only” or “Just think positive”? If so, then you’ve encountered toxic positivity! Now, being...
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Foreign Languages: 5 Things I've Learned
I've spent four short years studying the Japanese language, and needless to say, I've learned a lot about the language itself. However,...
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Why You’re Valid Even If You’re Not Bilingual
As a mixed kid, I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been asked if I speak multiple languages or made fun of for why I don’t. I’m half...
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Beautiful Words
There are moments in our life when words fail. I like to think that it is not for a lack of words but simply a result of us never having...
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Multilingual? Maybe.
Bilingualism, or multilingualism, is such an absorbing term but is indeed a prevalent phenomenon in California. Besides having a bunch of...
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4 Reasons to Join German Club
Interested in the German lanugage? In German culture and food? I have the club for you...
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Classes Everyone Should be Required to Take Before Graduation
In just a few months, I’ll be off in the real world on my own. I’ve already started applying for jobs, looking at apartments, and creating...
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Learn a Language for Free Using 5 Minutes Daily
Throw out the idea that it is too late to learn a language and join the polyglot community of the world. Languages should be seen as...
