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
Omniglot blog » Compulsory languages
In an article I came across today in the Irish Times the writer, an Irish speaker, wonders whether the compulsory teaching of Irish language in schools in Ireland is the best way to keep the language alive. He argues that those who are interested in the language will continue to learn it and speak it even if it is no … [Link]
languagehat.com » BABELAO.
Another great link from Paul Ogden: BABELAO Electronic Journal for Ancient and Oriental Studies Le nom BABELAO signifie « Bulletin de l’ABELAO », plus précisément « Bulletin de l’Académie Belge pour l’Etude des Langues Anciennes et Orientales ». L’ABELAO est une association sans but lucratif qui veut promouvoir l’enseignement et la recherche dans le domaine des cultures et des langues … [Link]
Language Log » More on "duang"
A couple of weeks ago, we had an extensive discussion of Jackie Chan's famous expostulation about the wondrous effect of his shampoo that went viral on the Chinese internet. Isoraķatheð Zorethan has some interesting things to add: Recently I have read your blog post on the word "duāng", and it prompted me to do a little digging. More specifically, searching … [Link]
Urban Word of the Day » wealthy selfie
a self-posted image to social media that features a flashy display of large quantities of money What's up with the wealthy selfie? Who you think you are, P. Diddy?
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