A clear analysis of how linguistic patterns impact norms, neologisms, and register, with practical examples and readability criteria useful in schools and the media.

Research shows exaggerated speech nurtures infant communication skills from earliest infancy. This sing-song style, known as ...

People have woken up sounding French, Russian, or Irish, without learning a new language. Here’s what really happens when an ...

When adults speak a second language, you can oftentimes tell. Usually, it’s from what’s coming out of their mouth. But communication isn’t always verbal. Their body (and head) moves too. And according ...

Learning a new language has always been on my list of goals to tackle someday. I’ve picked up textbooks, downloaded apps on my phone, and watched a few Spanish shows with subtitles. But nothing ever ...

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Our purpose is less to simply say, “This,” than it is to say, “Here, think about this.” But as with anything designed to make ...

Step 3: Word-level decoding practice (4 minutes). This is where students get lots of opportunities to work with the target ...

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While humans and chimpanzees share a common evolutionary history, we will never hear how our ancient ancestors laughed.

Birdsong carries meaning across open space, helping birds attract mates, defend territory and communicate with rivals. While ...

Vague directions, complicated explanations, and poorly sequenced tasks can overwhelm students. These research-backed ...