You’ve likely heard of Rosetta Stone, the popular language learning software. You’re probably even aware of its namesake, the Rosetta Stone. And how it is the reason we can read Egyptian hieroglyphs. But how much of the story do you know?
The holidays are over and 2026 is officially underway! Now, a lot of people – including yours truly – are ready to jump back into the swing of things. New year, new me, right? For me, that means getting back to my language practice (if you’re new to Root, Stem, Base, I’ve been learning Danish)…
Now that 2025 is coming to a close and it’s time to get ready for 2026, I’m starting to think about my goals for the next year. One thing I definitely want to do is read more books about languages and linguistics. With that, here is my 2026 TBR (to-be read) list.
I’ve written before about the importance of language revitalization and some of the efforts made towards it. But what does it look like when those efforts work? Today, I give you the spooky stories (ok not really) of four languages brought back to life—also called revived languages.
In previous blog posts, I’ve mentioned how I’m trying to learn Danish. Trying being the operative word. I’ve bought the grammar books. I have access to listening and reading materials. I can practice my speaking skills with my parents. Now its just a matter of putting everything into a routine that doesn’t take up too…
In his book Fluent Forever: How to Learn Any Language Fast and Never Forget It, Gabriel Wyner proposes his solution to achieving fluency in the language of your choice. The book and the theory behind it is inspired by Wyner’s work as an opera singer, for which he was required to master the pronunciation of multiple languages.
September 30th is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation in Canada. Also called Orange Shirt Day, it was first established by the non-profit organization the Orange Shirt Society in 2013. In 2021, it became a national holiday. The purpose of the holiday is to raise awareness about the impact and legacy of residential schools…
Are you considering studying linguistics? Maybe you’re currently taking your first linguistics course. Are you curious what else there is to learn beyond the basics?
Classic Hollywood and old movies have always been a point of fascination for me. As a preteen, I had Turner Classic Movies playing on rotation, introducing me to the likes of Audrey Hepburn, Sydney Poitier, Gregory Peck, and so on. My fascination continued into adulthood as I listened to podcasts like You Must Remember This,…
Recently, I was talking to my parents about how I was confused about the way numbers are named in Danish. I’ve been actively studying Danish for the past month and I’m constantly baffled by the numbers, specifically the 10s.