
Our brains process languages and learn new words during sleep, impacting language skills. Multilingual dreams reflect complex linguistic patterns and may aid in consolidating memories.


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Sleep has a more powerful role in language-learning than was previously thought. What does this reveal about our night-time brain?

Why we can dream in more than one language

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The Role of Multilingual Dreams in Language Learning Revealed


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The author explores the diverse ways different cultures express laughter online, highlighting the evolution of language-specific terms and symbols for amusement.


How different languages laugh online

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Decoding Global Online Laughter Patterns



The author explores the historical origins and evolving societal perceptions of the F-word, highlighting its transformation from taboo to commonplace in modern language usage.


The first use of the F-word comes from a monk in 1528. It's just one part of the weird, mysterious history of this infamous four-letter word.

A very short history of the F-word

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"OK" originated as a language fad in the 1830s and has become one of the most widely recognized words globally, used in communication between people and technology.


“OK” is thought to be the most widely recognized word on the planet. We use it to communicate with each other, as well as our technology. But, it actually started out as a language fad in the 1830’s. VOX explains the origin of the expression and how it became mainstream.

Why we say “OK”

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The Origin and Popularity of the Word "OK"



The author argues that exclamation points have been unfairly stigmatized and explores their historical significance in literature, urging writers to embrace their power in conveying emotions effectively.


Noisy. Hysterical. Brash. The textual version of junk food. The selfie of grammar. The exclamation point attracts enormous amounts of flak...

How to Exclaim!

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Learning the Navajo language is a challenging task due to its unique grammar, tonal pronunciation, and complex phenology, making it one of the hardest languages in the world to master.


The tonal Navajo language differentiates words based on pitch and makes Spanish conjugation look like child’s play.

Why Navajo is the world’s hardest language to learn

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The Difficulty of Learning Navajo Language Unveiled



The author delves into the intricate history and development of the English spelling system, highlighting its complexity and evolution over time.


Why is English spelling so weird and unpredictable? Don’t blame the mix of languages; look to quirks of timing and technology

Why is the English spelling system so weird and inconsistent? | Aeon Essays

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The Complexity of English Spelling System Unveiled



The author argues that despite widespread criticism, the word "like" serves a valuable purpose in communication and should not be dismissed as meaningless or unnecessary.


Saying the word ‘like’ has long been seen as a sign of laziness and stupidity. But its use is actually richly nuanced, goes back to Shakespearean times, and is an indicator of, like, intelligence

Why do people, like, say, ‘like’ so much?

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The Controversy Surrounding the Word "Like"
