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Here's an article I wrote long ago about words that are used both for genus and species in scientific names:

https://toroid.org/dual-use-scientific-names

#birds #language #latin

Hello from Central African Republic! #HelloWorld #CentralAfricanRepublic #language #linguistics

Map of Central African Republic overlaid with a translation of the word "hello": Salut.

PSA: I’m glad I dumped Duolingo for AirLearn.

Weird name, but it teaches more than Duolingo

It’s not perfect, it’s a bit dull, but it’s better.

#learning #duolingo #airlearn #language

PSA: I’m glad I dumped Duolingo for AirLearn.

Weird name, but it teaches more than Duolingo

It’s not perfect, it’s a bit dull, but it’s better.

#learning #duolingo #airlearn #language

At a Loss for Words – Carol Off
We're reading this for February 2026 book club. Join us to get weekly discussion on the book.

In an age of polarization, Carol Off, takes a look at how some key words in our language have been weaponized to create divisions in society. It's impossible to have good conversations when you can't agree on the meaning of words.

https://curtismchale.ca/book/at-a-loss-for-words-carol-off/

#politics #autocracy #language #bookstodon #bookreview #democracy #truth

At a Loss for Words book cover. The title is on a white background with blocks rotating between the words Fake and Fact

Things reek, stink and pong – but why are there no verbs for describing a delightful odour? | Adrian Chiles https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/feb/04/reek-stink-pong-verbs-odour-smelling-nice #LifeAndStyle #HealthWellbeing #Science #Biology #Psychology #Language

The surprisingly connected origins of "detective" and "thug".

#etymology #wordnerd #linguistics #HistoricalLinguistics #language #words #lingcomm #detective #thug

https://youtube.com/shorts/s97_z2HUo80

The sound of "scream" in Slovenian!
#language #linguistics #onomatopoeia #maps

Now on Verdant Square Radio:

https://mastodon.social/@VerdantSquareRadio/116012881834065470

#Arts #Culture #History #Language #Linguistics #Education #Words #Publicradio #Radio #Vsn #Progressive #Left #Diversespectrumoftheleft #SupportPublicMedia #SupportIndependentMedia #Resist

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Well, I've learned something new and fascinating. Also the graphics made me crack the fuck up.

#Language #California #Boontling

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xhZYNV1DTf0

NOW PLAYING == A Way with Words with Grant Barrett and Martha Barnette 2/2/26 All That and a Bag of Chips (Rebroadcast)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MYWQj5iUrm8

#arts #culture #history #language #linguistics #education #words #publicradio #radio #vsn #progressive #left #DiverseSpectrumOfTheLeft #SupportPublicMedia #SupportIndependentMedia #Resist

CROOK BACK. Sixpence; for the reason of this name, see CRIPPLE.

A selection from Francis Grose’s “Dictionary Of The Vulgar Tongue” (1785)

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#books #literature #dictionaries #history #society #language #slang @histodons

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CROOK BACK. Sixpence; for the reason of this name, see CRIPPLE.

A selection from Francis Grose’s “Dictionary Of The Vulgar Tongue” (1785)

En ĉi tiu artikolo, Brian MERCHANT argumentas, ke la posten-manko-krizo de AI jam alvenis, sed la efikoj tuŝas diversajn sektorojn malsame. Inter la malgajnantoj estas sendependaj lingvaj profesiuloj, kiujn oni (malsukcese) anstataŭas per maŝin-tradukado.

https://www.bloodinthemachine.com/p/the-ai-jobs-crisis-is-here-now

#language #languagelearning #translation #lingvo #lingvolernado #Duolingo #AI

Hello from Poland! #HelloWorld #Poland #language #linguistics

Map of Poland overlaid with a translation of the word "hello": Cześć.

#Language is spoken, not tapped.
$55/hr private, under $20/hr small group, great teachers, #free resources. #Chinese #English #ESL #French #German #Italian #Japanese #Korean #Portuguese #Russian #Spanish #Swahili #LanguageLearning #languages
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Affordable, effective, and enjoyable online language tutoring, one-on-one lessons, small group classes, and free self study materials. Image of two women sitting on a bench speaking.

겨울 옷 gyeoul ot: Do you know this #Korean vocabulary? The Language Garage will get you on the road to a new #language. Fun & Affordable #Lessons and #Free learning content.
https://thelanguagegarage.com/choose-your-language/korean/