Author: A. A. S.
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Can Kids Mix Languages and Still Be Fluent?
Have you ever heard people switch between two languages in the same sentence? It might sound like they are mixing things up but what they are actually doing is way…
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Does Your Personality Change When You Switch Languages?
If you speak more than one language, you might have noticed something very interesting: you don’t always feel like you are the same person in each language. Maybe you are…
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How Do Young People Talk Globally?
Every single generation has had and will have its own way of speaking, and slang is a huge part of that. It usually isn’t found in textbooks, so you can…
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Can AI replace Language Teachers?
With all of the new apps and AI tools out there, it is okay to ask: Can technology replace language teachers? While AI can do a lot, the answer is…
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Why Some Words Are Harder to Translate Than Others
Have you ever tried to use an online translator and felt that the results did not make any sense? That’s because not all worlds or ideas can be translated easily.…
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What Happens When Two Languages Merge?
Languages are always changing. Sometimes, when groups of people who speak different languages come into contact, something new is created. Two common results are pidgins and creoles. These are very…
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How the Brain Processes Two Languages
Have you ever wondered what happens in the brain when someone speaks more than one language? Bilingualism, the ability to use two languages, doesn’t just make communication easier. It actually…
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Who do Endangered Languages Matter to?
When thinking about endangered species, I often imagine animals or plants. I am sure most of you do too. But languages also face extinction. Around the world, there are thousands…
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The Importance of Mother Tongue Teaching
Language is part of one’s identity, culture, and learning. A mother tongue is a term used for the first language a child learns at home. It forms the foundations of…
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Are We Losing Unique Traditions to Global Culture?
Culture refers to the way people live. This includes their customs, traditions, language, and also beliefs. Each culture is unique and shaped by history and geography. It helps people form…
Language to Life 