Analysing the words used to place blame or give evidence can change how we see a situation.
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Probably the most famous ‘Welsh’ word, ‘cwtch’ is the perfect example of a dialect term.
Be sceptical when it’s claimed that a language has ‘no word for X’ or ‘50 words for Y’.
The international aid sector’s use of languages needs to change if it is serious about dealing with the issues raised by recent scandals.
Split personality, neurotic, hysterical … these terms aren’t used by mainstream psychologists.
The difference between freedom and bananas helps explain.
Interpreters’ notes are used as a short-term memory aid, not a full record of a discussion.
Aristotle coined the term “enthymeme” to refer to arguments, words and ideas that are broadly accepted among the people of a nation. So what happens when enthymemes start to disappear?
Tasmania’s Aboriginal languages were decimated during the state’s colonial violence. But members of the original community have reconstructed a language, palawa kani, which is now being used more widely.
Early exposure to a second (foreign) language will not disturb the children’s language development. Some myths have been explained.
Parents of autistic children are often encouraged to stick with one language at home - even if they speak several. But should they?
Learning languages early makes multilingualism “normal” in classrooms and playgrounds, and builds curiosity and even modest mastery.
Could an Aussie high schooler say to our prime minister, “How’s it goin’, Mal?”, and get away with it? Probably.
Being bilingual is not just about learning two languages, it’s about absorbing meaning, negotiating and being flexible when it comes to language.
Concerns about non-English-speaking migrant populations leading to “parallel communities” are not well founded. Third-generation migrants are typically monolingual in English.
Kim Jong-un may be able to “chat” in English. That’s not enough to understand Donald Trump.
An unspoken class war has long been waged around the pronounciation of the letter “h” - is it haitch or aitch? Despite a snobbish leaning to the latter, haitch makes more sense.
Chinese language learning offers singular opportunities for cultural capital.
Can you become fluent with just a language app? Here’s what the research says.
Linguistic clues show how people around the world first developed mathematical thought.
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Senior Lecturer in Linguistics, Monash University
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Kate Burridge é um amigo do The Conversation.
Professor of Linguistics, Monash University
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Course coordinator, The University of Queensland
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Associate Dean and Professor of Psychology, University of Memphis
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Professor of English Language and Literature, University of Oxford
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Professor of Linguistics, University of York
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Associate Professor in Linguistics, Macquarie University
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Associate Professor in Language, Literacy and TESL, University of Canberra
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Professor of Linguistics and English, Florida International University
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Professor of African Language Studies, University of the Western Cape
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Postdoctoral research fellow (Forensic Linguistics/ Language and Law), University of the Western Cape
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Professor, Charles Darwin University
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Professor of Communication and Journalism, Texas A&M University
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Director, Office of Scholarly Communication and Publishing, University of Pittsburgh
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