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Category: Languages

The Deseret Alphabet: Where It Came From and Why It’s Gone

Why Was the Deseret Alphabet Created? The Deseret alphabet was the brainchild of Brigham Young and his colleagues. Young, one of the foundational members of the Mormon Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, sought to create an alternative to English so that adherents of Mormonism could separate themselves from their surrounding culture. In fact, it was Young’s [...]

2024-09-25T15:24:49-04:00September 25th, 2024|Culture, Education, History, Languages|

Understanding Dual-Language Programs and Their Benefits

Suppose that a young woman from Argentina immigrated with her family to the United States. She has always dreamed of being a psychologist, but upon enrolling in university education to start her training, she discovers that many of the classes (taught in English) are moving at a pace too fast for her to enthusiastically engage with because English is [...]

2024-09-04T17:30:46-04:00September 4th, 2024|Communication, Culture, Education, English, Languages|

From Jousting to Savings: Medieval Phrases in Modern Language

When Was the Middle Ages? The Middle Ages, often called the “medieval” period, is a nebulous time in history spanning anywhere from the 6th century all the way to around the 14th or 15th century (depending on which region a person is considering). Many scholars would place the true beginning of the Middle Ages at 1150AD, when Old English [...]

Typographical Tone of Voice

The internet has revolutionized many of the ways that humans engage with each other. From new avenues of sharing creative endeavors to broader access to knowledge than at any other point in humanity’s history, the interconnected nature of modern living has changed the social landscape faster than anyone ever expected. However, humans are adaptable creatures, and it has not [...]

Age 4-5 – Stages of Language Development for Children

While you still see your four- or five-year-old as your precious little one, the kids themselves now feel like they’ve attained big boy and big girl status, and they’re likely even showing flashes of the adults they’ll one day become. A major part of this growth and independence is them flexing their newfound linguistic muscles, as they’ve learned that [...]

2024-06-19T18:53:51-04:00June 19th, 2024|Communication, Education, Languages|

Can You Forget Your Native Language?

For most people, learning a new language is a challenging, long-term commitment that requires daily dedication and air-tight focus. When you’re first starting out, you may notice that your train of thought “pauses” as it works to switch from your native language to your new language. As time goes on and you become stronger in your ability to utilize and [...]

2024-06-13T06:33:28-04:00June 12th, 2024|Communication, Culture, Languages|

Age 3-4 – Stages of Language Development for Children

The age of three to four is around when kids start gabbing about anything and everything, and their chattiness extends beyond simple identification to deeper thoughts about people, their feelings, and the world. Most kids at this stage are quite chatty around trusted people, and this could even be when the famous “Why?” phase starts, where kids will ask [...]

2024-06-05T15:33:33-04:00June 5th, 2024|Communication, Education, Languages|

Age 2-3 – Stages of Language Development for Children

The age of two to three is an exciting time in all aspects of child development and a period when many parents report that things “get fun.” Of course you’ve been treasuring all those moments holding your infant and soothing all that crying, but your newly mobile and increasingly communicative toddler can now accompany you on a whole new [...]

2024-05-30T09:36:50-04:00May 30th, 2024|Communication, Education, Languages|

18-24 Months – Stages of Language Development for Children

There’s no turning back now. At 18 to 24 months, for better or worse, you've officially got a talker on your hands and all you can do is try to point the linguistic ship in the right direction while encouraging their rapidly blooming speaking and listening skills. This is the stage of lightning-fast word acquisition and an ocean of [...]

2024-05-15T15:43:00-04:00May 15th, 2024|Communication, Education, Languages|

African American Vernacular English

The rich history of African American Vernacular English has endured and flourished, undoubtedly leaving an indelible mark on America and how it speaks, but AAVE’s origin, core features, and even very existence continue to be debated by professional linguists and everyday people alike. Despite the debate, and at times controversy, over what exactly AAVE is, there is a very [...]

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