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What is prosody?

What is pragmatics?   

In this article, we explore how words map onto their meanings, which means we’re entering into the field of semantics. By the end, you’ll know what semantics is, why it matters, and understand the main principles underlying word..

Wondering how words work? The answer to that question lies in a system that linguists call morphology. Read on to learn the 6 things you need to know about morphology so that you can finally understand what’s in a word!  

How do our sentences get their structure? Do we need to follow grammar rules? What happens when we mix up the order of our words when we speak? In this article, we’re answering all those questions and more -- as we cover the..

Stating the obvious

It’s no secret that different languages use different speech sounds. But what most people don’t realize is that behind every one of those individual speech sounds is something bigger...something almost..

Interested in the fascinating world of speech sounds? Then you need to know about the IPA, the International Phonetic Alphabet!

Welcome to “How Language Works”, where we break down everything you need to know about this amazing, intricate -- and at times, TOTALLY bizarre -- thing we call Language.

It’s true. Mastering pronunciation in a new language can be really challenging. But you shouldn’t feel bad about it! That’s because there are legitimate underlying reasons it can be so challenging! Bonjour, سَلام، چِطورید؟, and..

Guten Tag! And welcome back to Adventures in Language! If you’re like most language teachers, you want your students to share your vision of seeing language learning as an adventure. After all, learning new languages opens..

Welcome back, language learners, to Adventures in Language! Dia duit! Language learning is a lot like hitting the gym. That’s why in this article, we’re sharing 5 practical tips for building your language learning “muscle.” After..

Доброго дня! Як справи? Welcome back, language teachers, to Adventures in Language! 

You’re a language teacher, so of course you want your students to retain the language. But so often, they seem to forget it as soon as they..

Jó napot! Welcome back, language learners, to Adventures in Language!If you’re learning a language, you need to think about the process in a way that inspires you -- because doing so can change your whole approach to language..