If you’ve ever been in a restaurant in an English-speaking country, odds are you’ve seen a sign that says, “caution: wet floor.” Or, if you’ve ever gotten on the New York subway, you’ve probably heard the conductor say something to the effect of “Attention everyone” or “May I have your attention please?” And, anytime you’ve …
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There are many expressions in the English language that we take for granted and don’t give a second thought to. For example, when was the last time you gave “someone a taste of their own medicine”? Or, has it ever happened to you that something bad turned out to be a “blessing in disguise”? You …
Japanese words may be hard to translate thanks in large part to the uniqueness of the Japanese culture. There are several reasons Japan has a one-of-a-kind culture. For starters, the Japanese have lived on an island for millennia, where they have been isolated from the outside world for a very large part of their history. …
In today’s ultra-connected world, one that moves at a break-neck pace, email has become the preferred medium of communication for many professionals. If you think about it, it kind of makes sense: For one thing, emails don’t take up any physical space, yet, at the same time, you never have to worry about losing a …
Here, at Linguablog, we’ve explored various aspects of language. We’ve looked at how language intersects with culture. We’ve delved into how certain words originate and how they morph over time. And, we’ve talked about various grammatical rules that make English the beautiful, rich language it is today. However, one thing we haven’t talked about all …
Showing gratitude is of the utmost importance in both our personal and our professional lives. It makes us feel like we are part of something bigger than ourselves, like we belong. And, this sense of belonging can give tremendous meaning to our actions. Additionally, showing gratitude can make others feel validated and respected, propelling them …
English is a weird language: It is a Germanic language, meaning that its grammatical rules and main vocabulary come from Proto-Germanic. Its first origins can be traced back to when the Angles and Saxons arrived at Britain sometime during the 5th century. Once they had settled there, their isolation from their original group meant that …
Stop Using the Same Boring Phrases all over again. Use this instead.
All you ever need to know about the Japanese Alphabets (well, syllabaries to be more correct)