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Jan 22, 2024

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Uptalk: it’s all about intonation?

I believe it began in Australia? From there it migrated to California, and is now clearly gaining popularity in the US?

Jan 21, 2024

Uptalk: it’s all about intonation?

Jan 21, 2024

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English: so many words…

How many words comprise a modern language, like English, German, French or Chinese?

Feb 18, 2017

English: so many words…

Feb 18, 2017

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What the Romans did not do for us

By Ingrid Friedel

Jun 16, 2016

What the Romans did not do for us

Jun 16, 2016

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The awful German language (1)

German grammar is hideously complex. Just asking for sugar requires elaborate linguistic planning.

Jul 2, 2016

The awful German language (1)

Jul 2, 2016

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The awful German language (2)

When Mark Twain travelled to Europe he tried to learn the German language. He found it hideously complex, and was especially appalled by…

Jan 10, 2017

The awful German language (2)

Jan 10, 2017

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Throw the cow over the fence some hay

Word order matters, in English at least!

Feb 17, 2021

Feb 17, 2021

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Linguistic understanding in children

It is astounding how early a comprehension of the mechanisms of language sets in, and how sophisticated it is

Dec 8, 2020

Linguistic understanding in children

Dec 8, 2020

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