You'll abso-freaking-lutely love this article on affixation: medium.com/language-lab... #language #Linguistics #Languagelearning #Illustration #Langsky #Writesky #WritingCommunity

Do I have the OK to share this A-OK news with you? My new story on the universality of the word 'OK' is an intriguing and visually stunning piece of work. Check it out: medium.com/language-lab... #etymology #linguistics #Word #Wordplay #illustration #language #Langsky #Writingcommunity #Writesky

Language learning is a human thing. In this article, I talk about the importance of human connection in language learning. Read more here: medium.com/language-lab... #language #Languagelearning #Linguistics #Langsky #illustration #Writesky #Writingcommunity

Some linguists argue that hashtagging is just another compounding mechanism allowing us to join entire phrases and sentences together instead of just words. Read more here: medium.com/language-lab... #hashtags #Language #Langsky #Writesky #Linguistics #Writingcommunity #Illustration #Visualization

Hashtags have definitely revolutionized the way we organize posts, build communities, and create movements online. This is a linguistic approach to understanding the role of hashtags in online communication. medium.com/language-lab... #hashtags #Language #Linguistics #Languagelearning #Writing

We use hashtags every day when we post on social Media. But why do we actually do that? And are hashtags more than labels? Find the answers here medium.com/language-lab... #Hashtags #Language #Linguistics #Langsky #Writingcommunity #Writesky #Algospeak #Illustrations #languagelearning

One of the manifestations of 'Algospeak' is the use of emojis. So, we use: 🍆: as a representation of male genitalia 🍑: for buttocks, and... 👉👌: to talk about sexual intercourse. #Linguistics #Langsky #Language #Writesky #Illustration Read more here: medium.com/language-lab...

Social Media has definitely altered the way we express ourselves online. See how we've censored ourselves and how we've creatively adapted to various algorithmic rules. medium.com/language-lab... #Linguistics #Langsky #Illustration #Writesky #Writingcommunity #Languages #algospeak

Grammatical categories to consider when analyzing the differences in conjugation between Haitian Creole and French: - Number - Voice - Person - Tense - Aspect - Mood Read more here: medium.com/languages-wi... #Langsky #Linguistics #HaitianCreole #French #Writesky #illustration

Are Haitian Creole and French the same? Here, I explore the 10 biggest differences. #language #Linguistics #Langsky #Writesky medium.com/languages-wi...

My next story will be on 'euphemisms and algospeak'. Anyone here wanna guess what the euphemism: 'Horizontal Refreshment' means? #Language #Linguistics #Languagelearning #Writesky #Langsky

I love a good Voronoi illustration. This one illustrates the most frequently used tenses in English. #language #Linguistics #Languagelearning #Illustration #Writing #Langsky More here: medium.com/language-lab...

We all hit the intermediate plateau from time to time... Here is how to deal with it: medium.com/@latoucheluc... #language #Linguistics #Langsky #Writing #Writingcommunity

The English alphabet and the basic corresponding IPA transcription of each letter! I say 'basic' because it doesn't include include the /ə/ schwa, for instance, which can be produced by any vowel... Read more for free here: medium.com/language-lab... #langsky #Linguistics #Phonetics

One of the features of Romance languages is that they have clear distinct vowels. Read more as to why they usually sound so beautiful medium.com/language-lab... #linguistics #language #Writingcommunity #Writing #Langsky #Writesky

- Code-switching - Borrowing - Style-shifting These are some of the ways people change their speech. Read more here: medium.com/language-lab... #linguistics #language #Writingcommunity #Writing #Langsky #Code-switching #Languages

Gooning, looksmaxxing, 6-7, etc... These are the words we've invented since 2025. Read more here: #language #linguistics #Languagelearning #Writingcommunity medium.com/languages-wi...

To paste without formatting, use the command Ctrl+Shift+V | ⌘Shift+V. To paste a plain text without its initial formatting, don’t just use Ctrl+V, use Ctrl+ Shift + V instead. Read more here: medium.com/p/2508ed86dd... #Writing #Writingcommunity #Writesky #Language #Keyboardshortcut #Reading

Cl = hands? To ‘claim’ something is to try to get your hands on it. To ‘clasp, clinch/clench, or clutch’ something is to hold or seize something firmly. Read more here: medium.com/languages-wi... #Language #Langsky #Linguistics #Writesky #Writingcommunity #illustration

Cl = hands? To ‘claim’ something is to try to get your hands on it. To ‘clasp, clinch/clench, or clutch’ something is to hold or seize something firmly. So, why do some words sound like what they mean? #Language #Langsky #Linguistics #Writesky #Writingcommunity #illustration

'Robert Mueller Just Died. Good, I'm glad he's dead.' Donald J.Trump ---- This guy is shameless! #Trump #DonaldTrump #politics

Make America Great Again ❌ Make America Gay Again✅ --- This makes #MAGA a snowclone Read more about this linguistic phenomenon here: medium.com/language-lab... #Snowclone #Language #Linguistics #Languages #Languagelearning #Puns #Illustration

One of the best ways to maintain multiple languages is to practice fast reading in all of them. Go accelareader.com and paste your text there. #Langsky #language #Languagelearning #Linguistics #Writing #WritingCommunity #Reading Read more about the method here: medium.com/language-lab...

2 things I’ve learned about learning multiple languages: a) If you don’t use it, you’ll lose it. b) Once a language learner, always a language learner. Read more here: medium.com/language-lab... #Language #Languages #Languagelearning #Linguistics #Writing #Writingcommunity #Illustration

Knowing multiple languages is one thing, but maintaining them requires a lot more. This is a practical guide to doing just that: medium.com/language-lab... #languages #Languagelearning #Linguistics #Writesky #Langsky #Writingcommunity #Illustrations

It’s not that Black Americans can’t physically say “ask”; after all, they say “flask,” “mask,” “task,” and they say “basketball,” not “bakset-ball,” and all these words contain the same “ASK” letter sequence. Read more here: #Language #Langsky #Linguistics #Writesky medium.com/language-is-...

Check these words. What do they have in common? UPPERCASE, ALL CAPS, Capitalized, snake_case, PascalCase, etc… Read more here: medium.com/language-lab... #language #Linguistics #Writesky #Langsky #Illustration #Writing #Writingcommunity

The word ‘writable’ is itself writable, and the word ‘printable’ can also be printed. We can repeat the word ‘repeatable’, quote the word ‘quotable’, see the word ‘visible’, and type the word ‘typable.’ These are all autological words. Read more: #languages #Linguistics medium.com/language-lab...

Ossoff: "The WH put out a video depicting this war as a video game. When service members are returning in flag-draped coffins, & even more have lost limbs or suffered brain injuries or are fighting for their lives, this WH treats war like a game. It's a disgrace. And it speaks to a moral rot."

Happiness is overrated; fight for peace and purpose! #self #self-care #Inspiration #positivevibes #peace medium.com/languages-wi...

I've talked about snowclones before. I found a new one. Gen-Alpha has started saying 'Lowkenuinely'. Then I realized, in some circles, this has morphed into the dark version, 'LowKirkenuinely'. So, we have the template, 'Low-X-enuinely'. Read more here: medium.com/language-lab... #Language

For most people, a Creole is a broken version of another language. This couldn't be further from the truth. This is an extensive overview of the Haitian Creole language! #language #Linguistics #Langsky #Languages #Haitiancreole medium.com/language-lab...

I just published 10 Differences Between Haitian Creole and French medium.com/languages-wi... #language #languagelearning #Linguistics #Langsky #Writesky #languages #Writing #Wriingcommunity

Why do words that start with 'cl' - like in the case of - 'claim, - clap, - clip, - claws, - climb, - clasp, - cling', etc... always refer to things that relate to the hands! I discuss the topic of phonestheme here! medium.com/languages-wi... #language #Linguistics #Langsky #Writesky

My story on 'how to learn multiple languages at the same time' has been making its rounds - ranking 1st on Google. You should read it too: medium.com/language-lab...

Read my latest story on linguistic reduplication: medium.com/languages-wi... #Language #Linguistics #Writing #Writingcommunity #Langsky #Writesky

Easy peasy, wishy washy, teenie weenie, chit chat, kit kat, flip flop... English is filled with words formed via reduplication. Read more here: medium.com/languages-wi... #Language #Linguistics #Writing #Writingcommunity #Langsky #Writesky

Some languages use reduplication to reinforce ideas or pluralize words. Read more here: medium.com/languages-wi... #Language #Linguistics #Writing #Writingcommunity #Langsky #Writesky #illustration

Tiktok, Ding dong, Mama, Big bang... Plenty of words are formed by duplicating a word, a syllable, a sound, etc. This is called reduplication in #Linguistics, and I talk about it here: medium.com/languages-wi... #Language #Linguistics #Writing #Writingcommunity #Langsky #Writesky

Here is how to breakdown your central idea when writing: - Name the problem! - Explain the cause - Reveal the cost - Offer new perspectives - Provide a method/call to action! #Writing #Writingcommunity #Writer #Writesky #illustration Read more here: medium.com/languages-wi...

A second look into your article won't kill you. Remember to proofread it. Some tips: - Take a break between writing and proofreading - Read it out loud! - Read first for spelling errors! #Writing #Writingcommunity #Writer #Writesky #illustration Read more here: medium.com/languages-wi...

Self-publishing your article is always an option when you keep getting rejected. Go straight to the audience! #Writing #Writingcommunity #Writer #Writesky #illustration Read more here: medium.com/languages-wi...

I prefer having a process to waiting for my muse to speak with me. Charles Bukowsky said: 'If it doesn’t come bursting out of you in spite of everything, don’t do it.' I say... 'Write it anyway!' #Writing #Writingcommunigy #Langsky #Wrtiesky Read more here: medium.com/languages-wi...

I prefer having a process to waiting for my muse to speak with me. Charles Bukowsky said: 'If it doesn’t come bursting out of you in spite of everything, don’t do it.' I say... 'Write it anyway!' Read more here: medium.com/languages-wi...

I have a specific step-by-step process for writing a new article... - Start with an idea - Write Title/Subtitle & Draft everything - Gather sources - Break down your idea - Write it out - Polish and proofread your piece - Publish it Read more here: medium.com/languages-wi... #Writingcommunity

Got a new job where I'll be speaking 4 different languages on a daily basis. Couldn't ask for more! #language #Languages #Linguistics #Languagelearning #polyglot

If you Google ‘the most beautiful languages in the world’, out of 10 results, 6 or 7 are probably going to be Romance languages. Here is why: medium.com/language-lab... #Language #Languagelearning #Linguistics #Langsky #Writesky #Languages #Romance #Romancelanguages

When we think about color, we typically think about how aesthetically pleasing it is to the eye. But it’s more than that. Color is a very profound aspect of human experience and interaction. medium.com/never-stop-w... #Languagelearning #Linguistics #Langsky #Writesky #Language #Languages

When you’re just 2 years old, that year is just 50% of your life. That’s a huge cut already! So, the time to learn a new language is now: Read more here: medium.com/language-lab... #Language #Linguistics #Languagelearning #Languages #Illustration #Writing #Writingcommunity #Langsky #Writesky

- Don't think about the book, think about the next word. - Don't think about the project, think about the next task. - Don't think about stairs, think about the next step Read more here: medium.com/languages-wi... #Quotes #Procrastination #socialmedia #life #inspiration #illustration #Writing