Articles Tagged with language

Language technology

Materials for learning

We notice that some things have gotten much easier with advances in technology.

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On learning languages

Spanish, Russian, Java, Python

We use “language” for a misleading variety of things.

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Greek tragedy

Retained in translation

What comes across, and doesn’t, when we change languages.

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Searching for a word

At the source

There are many things we should already have read.  Sometimes we get around to reading them.

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Brave new world words

Language change

We contribute to the effort to keep language in step with technology.

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Just like it sounds

Reforming English spelling?

Learning how to spell in English is difficult.  Reforming the system would be harder.

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Reading the script

Languages and sounds

Writing is a wonderful invention, but it has its limits.

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School subjects

The purpose of classes

School is a different environment from the rest of life.  This is not always a good thing.

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Ideal lies

Why learn something that isn’t true?

As we progress in school, the lessons get more difficult and complicated.  Sometimes they’re difficult because we have to unlearn things.

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The colors of your mind

Does what you say affect what you see?

We consider how your words may affect your eyes.

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