languages

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

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

Why Learn Ancient Greek?

Chase Cutarelli, Columbia University

It’s been dead for centuries. That shouldn’t stop you from becoming fluent.…

October 8, 2020

Duolingo Is a Waste of Your Time If You Want To Learn a Language

Sarah Stager, University of Pittsburgh

The app can help you memorize phrases, but you probably won't be able to carry a conversation with a native speaker.…

May 19, 2020

3 Reasons Why More Schools Should Teach Latin

Rocco Romano, University of Iowa

Because 'carpe diem' shouldn’t be the only Latin phrase anybody knows.…

July 7, 2019

4 Native American Tribes Fighting to Keep Their Languages Alive

Kayla Platoff, Maryville University

Native Americans are trying to prove that their languages are alive and thriving.…

April 6, 2018

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