Almost everyone uses language, so inevitably almost everyone thinks they are an expert in it. I don’t consider myself an expert, though most of my work requires at least language competence and sometimes actual skill, but I do follow the blogs featured on this feeds page.
(If you are wondering where the translation-related feeds have all gone, I have put them on their own page.)
Most of the blogs represented here are in English, most of the time, but don’t be surprised to find other languages used. Go with the flow – I occasionally find myself pleasantly surprised at how much I can grasp in languages I have never seen before.
Language On the Net
Language Log » Scheduled power outage
The building where the current LLOG server sits will be without power this evening, due to a construction project, and as a result, LLOG will be unavailable for several hours. We should be back by early morning, if all goes well. [Link]
Language Log » Men interrupt more than women
Below is a guest post by Kieran Snyder, taken with permission from her always-interesting tumblr Jenga one week at a time. 
About a month ago at work I overheard one woman complaining to another woman about a man’s habit of interrupting everyone in meetings. Then they went further. “That’s just how it is around here. The women listen, but the … [Link]
Urban Word of the Day » happy drink
A fun, strong, alcoholic drink to put u in a happy mood such as margeritas, strawberry daiquiries, mud slides, mojitos, etc hey I'm going to jump in the shower, why don't you whip up some happy drinks before we head out…
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