Penang Hokkien into the 21st Century
A Chinese dialect brought by sailors and traders who braved pirates, rough seas, and tropical disease still thrives on the…
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Yucatec Maya: An Ancient Language
The Yucatec Mayan language, once spoken in the ancient sprawling cities of Chichen Itza and Mayapan will now be available…
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What Language Does Namor Speak in ‘Black Panther: Wakanda Forever’?
Here’s a hint: it’s one you’ll find in Mexico and can learn on the uTalk app! The MCU (that’s the…
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How to Say ‘Hot’ in Chinese (And How to Complain About the Weather!)
With temperatures relentlessly rising in some parts of the world, and massive floods wreaking havoc in others, it’s high time…
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The Origins of the Word ‘Gay’
It’s Pride Month and one of the most colourful words in the English language – with more makeovers than Madonna…
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Words That Have Circumnavigated the World
The Indonesian word for ‘dictionary’ (kamus) is almost the same as the Swahili word (kamusi) and is in fact an…
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The Greatest Thanksgiving Mystery of Them All – The Origins of the Turkey
One of the greatest mysteries to perplex the curious language lover during a Thanksgiving dinner is the ubiquitous turkey itself….
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Distant Cousins From Across the Oceans
Imagine speaking a language separated from its closest relatives by thousands of kilometres. Imagine if these languages were part of…
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Women’s Words
If you’re a native English speaker, then you may not ever have noticed your gender affecting the way you speak…
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Games Aren’t Just For Kids – They Help Us Learn Languages!
When you think of how to learn a new language, playing games might not be the first method that comes…
