Words R Us

This article is on how emotional language can affect the responses of generative AI and how the AI can learn from the language

This article is about emotion in generative AI and how far the technology has come

This article discusses the dangers of disappearing languages that are native to small regions and minorities. There seems to be a label set on each language that determines its superiority or inferiority due to power, class and commonality.

This article discusses that there is a new emergence of the "Tiktok voice". This accent is described as one with a rising intonation and declarative sentences which incapsulates a sense of persuasiveness and personalization. The "Tiktok voice" has been more concentrated in the younger female demographics as it is scientifically proven that women are often the innovators of linguistics.

This article talks about how AI mastering language without any hardcoded grammar rules brings into question the need for a "grammar template" to learn a language. It also brings up the idea of active prediction being more important to language learning than previously thought.

This article discusses how texting and the internet have changed the way we use the English language on these platforms.

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

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 talks about how sarcasm is implemented across cultures and generations, but the nuances of sarcasm used changes with who it is used with and where. Most commonly participants of the study stated that they used sarcasm with friends and to "be funny".

This article talks about the way that sarcasm is used in speech and the impact that it has on the meaning of messages and how it changes in different contexts.

This article talks about how Shakespeare was one of the first people to write down words, created new ones and even used existing words differently than how they used it.

This is an article debating on what was the "true" first language ever used in human history. Most historians and linguists somewhat agree that the oldest language is between Sumerian, Egyptian and Akkadian.

This article discusses the process of language revitalization in Australia, and how the terms used to refer to that process, such as the difference between "dead" and "sleeping" languages, can have an impact on the success of reclamation and revitalization projects

This article discusses how with a lack of youth speakers, a language can quickly die out. However, it shows how some individuals are trying to bring back dead languages using things like old texts and diaries. Universities are even starting to offer masters with a focus on language revitilization.

This article focuses on the ways in which slang has an impact on the way we communicate. The authors discuss the fact that slang remains "an important part of interpersonal communication," but that slang is still seen as "taboo" in the workplace.

This article discusses the different uses of metaphor in relation to the ways in which we view mental health. Metaphors like "battling depression" are often used in a conceptual manner to create more empathy when describing mental health.

A very relatable article that talks about the unique culture and blend of languages in Hawaii. It mentions the benefits of being bilingual, HCE, assimilation, and learning a language. It also talks about the Hawaii Seal of Biliteracy program and the perks of being bilingual.

This article describes how learning Chinese can help to learn Japanese and vice versa, as well as how knowing both makes it easier to be a good educated guesser due to the shared characters.

Main reasons places develop their "local tongue" is by geography on who owns what or if that place is very isolated from others. If different places don't come in contact with each other they will have an independent growth and make their own language.

This website talks about ways to engage an audience (mostly for speakers, but some points carry over to other presentation mediums). It has some quick tips for relating to the audience, such as using humor and telling a story. It also has tips for content and clarity, such as announcing a topic first and making proper transitions.