This article discusses the origins of our use of 'like' as a filler word. The rise of the use of 'like' is described as a common phenomenon in evolution of language.

This article discusses flawed association of filler words with misogyny and credibility/confidence of women.

This article explains the "foreign language effect". It says that speaking a second language improves rational decision making and open-mindedness. It also discusses impacts of speaking a second language on our memory and elements of our personality.

This article discusses the use of AI in learning languages. It discusses the benefits such as corrective feedback and being able to talk about your topic of choice. However, it also mentions some drawbacks such as potential biases and errors.