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 » Really?!
My son, Tom, who is closely attuned to current speech mannerisms, explained to me the nuances of a particular way of saying "really" that conveys both incredulousness and disapprobation. It's not the same as the rhetorical "really?" with rising intonation, but ends with a slightly falling intonation, or is nearly flat. It means something like "you're not really going to … [Link]
Urban Word of the Day » Gate Massage
A TSA pat-down with a "happy landing." I got a gate massage at the airport today. I feel great!
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