Impersonations are vocal caricatures
Some imitators and impressionists have the uncanny ability to sound exactly like the person they
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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
Shifting gears: language changes with context
Talking in a noisy car can be annoying. You almost have to shout to be
Read my lips
Reading lips is something the Deaf have to do on a daily basis to communicate
What misheard song lyrics can tell us about how we understand speech
Song lyrics are often misheard and can be a lot of fun. But these mishearings
Auditory illusions: When your mother tongue plays tricks on your ears
When trying to speak a foreign language, your native language can influence your pronunciation, but
Dyxle… Dyselx… Deslyx… Dyslexia!
Sometimes I s?e words that aren’t even there! That is how a good friend of
Scientists read Wikipedia, too
Teachers often warn students to be wary of what they read on Wikipedia, but recent