Language

Person yelling at another lower in the image holding their head.

Stop Using Stigmatized Language!

Natalie VanHecke, University of Texas at Dallas

You’ve probably heard the expression, “I’m so OCD” or “ugh, this weather is so bipolar.” There’s also the “r” word that’s still frequently circulated.…

March 29, 2024

Foreign second language choice in college

Exploring Another Language

Kirsten Kalebich, Arizona State University

Once you get to college, you can choose to learn a second language, but which should you pick and why?…

January 23, 2023

cover of Prisencolinensinainciusol by Adriano Celentano

Lyrics Without Language in ‘Prisencolinensinainciusol’

Maximilian Padilla-Rodriguez, Florida Atlantic University

The nonsensical lyrics of Adriano Celentano’s 1972 hit single draw attention to how we perceive different languages in music.…

May 22, 2022

Illustration of person listening to podcast to learn languages

A Podcast Might Be the Language-Learning Resource You Need

Sammi Looi, Baruch College

Make the best of your time in isolation by learning a new language.…

January 24, 2021

4 Easy Steps To Help You Conquer Receptive Bilingualism

Tanisha Bhat, Boston University

For many children of immigrants, they can understand their parents' language but they can't speak it. Although it may seem daunting at first, learning it is worth the effort.…

December 20, 2020