When you can observe your internal words and structures, you discover tools you didn't even realise were there. Not to think differently, but to understand how your mental language system works, so you can work with it instead of against it.

Identify your negative thought patterns and make language work in your favour. Download for FREE https://aboutlinguistics.com/language-thought-guide/ #psycholinguistics #linguistics #psychology #mindfulness #selfhelp

Hakanai (儚い) Ephemeral, fragile, fleeting. Used for something so delicate it almost feels unreal, like a soap bubble, morning mist, or a moment of silence between two people.

💫 Fun fact: Mandarin speakers often think of time vertically, as in the past is ‘up’ and the future is ‘down’, while English speakers think of it horizontally (the past is ‘behind’, and the future ‘ahead’). #linguistics #funfact #language #mandarin

This isn't your typical 'dear diary' setup. It's a guided journey into the most important relationship you'll ever have: the one with yourself. As you go, you'll develop metalinguistic awareness, the ability to reflect on the language your mind uses.

When you know phonetics you can quickly decode the sounds of any language, even the ones that are brand new to us. Pretty cool, isn't it?! https://aboutlinguistics.com/explore/8-reasons-why-phonetics-matters/ #linguistics #phonetics #language #polyglot

FREE Language & Thought Guide https://aboutlinguistics.com/language-thought-guide/ #psycholinguistics #linguistics #mindfulness #growth #selfhelp

Learning a language isn’t about big efforts, it’s the small daily habits that add up. Even 10 minutes a day makes a difference! #linguistics #language #languagelearning #polyglot #multilingual

Pick one daily habit: watch YouTube in your target language, write a few lines, or do a 5–20 min micro-challenge. Stick to what you enjoy and keep it consistent :)  #linguistics #language #languagelearning #polyglot 

Get you FREE Language & Thought Guide Psycholinguistic research shows that the language we use influences our attention, emotions, and decisions. Becoming aware of it is a powerful first step toward better wellbeing. https://aboutlinguistics.com/language-thought-guide/ #linguistics

7 Daily Habit Ideas to Practice a Language - Listen to music in the language you’re trying to learn - Change your phone's language settings - Try timed micro-challenges and more!

Try asking “What am I really trying to say?” before reacting. Language has the power of slowing down thought, giving you some insight before impulse. #psycholinguistics #linguistics #psychology #mindfulness

Life is a constant battle between wanting to correct grammar and wanting to have friends. #linguistics

Instead of: ‘What if something goes wrong?’ Try: ‘What if everything works out beautifully?’ https://aboutlinguistics.com/language-thought-guide/ #psycholinguistics #linguistics #wellbeing

Invented languages and the science of mind: Linguists use constructed languages to explore how children perceive language www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/lang...

FREE Language & Thought Guide Inside, you'll find reflexions designed to help you notice how the language you use, both in self-talk and when communicating with others, influences your perception of things.  https://aboutlinguistics.com/language-thought-guide/ #psycholinguistics #linguistics

Each vowel has its own unique formant structure, like a fingerprint in sound. It's what makes /i/ ("see") sound different from /a/ ("father") even if spoken at the same pitch. Learn more: https://aboutlinguistics.com/explore/what-is-acoustic-phonetics #Phonetics #Linguistics #Languages

Explore the intersections of #literarytheory, #linguistics and #artificialintelligence in Cambridge’s new collection of chapters and articles: 🤖📚 https://cup.org/42HqvR8 Free to read (where not already #openaccess) until 30 Nov. @modernlanguage.bsky.social

Learning a language is the result of many small efforts repeated consistently over time. If you don’t yet have daily habits to support your learning, I invite you to start building some :) #linguistics #language 

The language you use to describe mistakes matters. Saying ‘I made a mistake’ describes an event, but saying ‘I am a failure’ turns it into an identity. People who use neutral event-focused language bounce back more effectively than those who internalise errors. #linguistics #psychology #mindfulness

Metalinguistic awareness makes reading easier and more enjoyable, it improves the speed at which you learn a new language, makes you understand how the language you use influences your mood, etc. https://aboutlinguistics.com/explore/what-is-metalinguistic-awareness/ #linguistics #psychology

Need a new podcast to listen to? Here’s a list of over 60 linguistics podcasts: linguisticdiscovery.com/podcasts #podcasts #linguistics #language

‘Rizz’ vs. ‘skibidi’: Why some slang words stick around and others fade away What gives some slang staying power? Linguistic experts weigh in on Gen Z and Gen Alpha slang words. www.fastcompany.com/91142295/riz...

Learning about acoustic phonetics shows that normal conversation is actually an amazing process, as our brains quickly decode thousands of sound signals every time someone speaks to us. https://aboutlinguistics.com/explore/what-is-acoustic-phonetics #Phonetics #Linguistics #Languages

Have you ever wondered how strong your psycholinguistic skills are?  Find out here: https://aboutlinguistics.com/psycholinguistics-test/ #Linguistics #selfcare #mindfulness #language #psychology

Here's an idea: Listen to a song in your target language today. At first it might sound like gibberish, but replay it, sing along, and let your brain absorb vocabulary and rhythm naturally. #linguistics #language 

Silence is part of communication too. Giving yourself space to pause before responding helps you process emotions and choose words that reflect your best intentions.  #Linguistics #selfcare #mindfulness #language #psychology #selfawareness

I've compiled here the main benefits of metalinguistic awareness. They expand across the fields of communication, reading, writing, language learning, and self-improvement: https://aboutlinguistics.com/explore/what-is-metalinguistic-awareness/ #linguistics #psycholinguistics #psychology

Can you relate to any of these? - I use disempowering phrases like 'I have no choice'. - I weaken my statements with fillers like 'sort of'. - I describe challenges using limiting terms like 'impossible'. Test your psycholinguistic skills:

The words you use with yourself matter as much as the words you use with others. Kind self-talk can calm anxiety, build confidence, and shape the story you tell about yourself. https://aboutlinguistics.com/mindfulness-journal #Linguistics #selfcare #mindfulness #language #psychology

How can you develop better metalinguistic awareness? Like many things in life, it is something you can practice and get better at. https://aboutlinguistics.com/explore/what-is-metalinguistic-awareness/ #linguistics #psycholinguistics #mindfulness #psychology #language

Your inner voice is powerful. Notice whether it supports or criticises you. If it's currently working against you, it's time to take a step back, reflect on it, and make an active effort to reshape it, as this can vastly improve your emotional wellbeing.  #Linguistics #mindfulness #psychology

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As they say, growth is a marathon, not a sprint. Small, consistent practice is what builds lasting skills. So if you're currently learning a new language, this is your sign to not give up and keep going 💕  #growthmindset #linguistics #languages #learning #mindfulness

A way to deepen our emotional understanding is to observe the words that exist in other languages but not in ours, as some of these words can help us process feelings we struggle to express because we don't have the word for it. #Linguistics #selfcare #mindfulness #language #psychology

Write like a reader and speak like a listener, read like a writer and listen like a speaker. https://aboutlinguistics.com/explore/what-is-metalinguistic-awareness/ #linguistics #psycholinguistics #mindfulness #psychology #language

https://aboutlinguistics.com/psycholinguistics-test/ #linguistics #selfhelp #psychology #personaldevelopment #mindfulness #GrowthMindset #LifelongLearning

Let’s go through some fun ideas to get you motivated to practice your new language once a day! #linguistics #language #languagelearning #polyglot #multilingual

Next time you're upset, get specific. Instead of 'I feel bad', try: disappointed? frustrated? overwhelmed? Naming emotions can help dissolve them.

Repetition builds mental habits. If you tell yourself ‘I’m terrible at this’ often enough, your brain strengthens that connection and recalls it faster each time. Replacing the phrase with something like ‘I’m still learning’ helps create a new, healthier pathway. #linguistics #mindfulness

https://aboutlinguistics.com/psycholinguistics-test/ #linguistics #selfhelp #psychology #personaldevelopment #mindfulness #GrowthMindset #LifelongLearning

New blog post: 7 Daily Habit Ideas to Practice a Language #linguistics #language #languagelearning #polyglot #multilingual

https://aboutlinguistics.com/psycholinguistics-test/ #linguistics #selfhelp #psychology #personaldevelopment #mindfulness #GrowthMindset #LifelongLearning

Psycholinguistics shows how tightly thought and language are connected. Changing the way you phrase your internal speech is one of the simplest ways to shift mindset, motivation, and emotional wellbeing. #linguistics #psycholinguistics #psychology #mindfulness

https://aboutlinguistics.com/psycholinguistics-test/ #linguistics #selfhelp #psychology #personaldevelopment #mindfulness #GrowthMindset #LifelongLearning

https://aboutlinguistics.com/psycholinguistics-test/ #linguistics #selfhelp #psychology #personaldevelopment #mindfulness #GrowthMindset #LifelongLearning

The way you talk to yourself today becomes the mindset you experience tomorrow. #linguistics #psycholinguistics #psychology #mindfulness

Your thoughts are running on autopilot. Question them: 'Is this fact or interpretation?' 'Would I use different words if I told a friend?' Language awareness is so underrated!

🇸🇪 'Lagom' - not too much, not too little, just right. Some thoughts can only exist in certain languages. What concepts are we missing in English?