That word on the tip of your tongue
Don’t you hate it when you can’t remember a word you know you know? What causes this and why do we seemingly remember the words out of nowhere?
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Why language learning can’t “hold on a sec“
Recent research shows that mobile phones may not only make life easier for families but
The signing gorilla Koko who did not master a sign language
Koko was one of the most famous gorillas of our time, and appeared to have mastered her own form of sign language. But how good was she really?
Seeing with your ears, listening with your eyes: we perceive language globally
You’ve heard of “auditory” and “visual brain areas,” so how does your brain integrate both
“That’s what she they said”: Can we change language to diminish sexism?
Lots of languages have been scrutinized for being sexist or not gender-inclusive, with some people
Signs for Hearing Babies?
The new trend, “baby signing,” teaches hearing babies to communicate by signing ‘keywords’ before they can talk. Is this what parents have been waiting for? Does it work?
Impersonations are vocal caricatures
Some imitators and impressionists have the uncanny ability to sound exactly like the person they
The science behind the Laurel-Yanny debate
Again, the internet is divided over a viral meme: an audio clip where some hear
Languages from Scratch
We know of over 10 brand-new languages that are still being developed! And all of them are sign languages. Check out the map, find the brand-new languages and learn more about them.
Using expressions to streamline your conversations
Using expressions like to kick the bucket makes language easier to understand and faster to