Languages

I learned that language-less people in the deaf community have cognitive abilities despite their lack of language. This article is a review of my research.

This article contains 50 idioms related to cats. We use idioms in everyday speech, but I had no idea that so many include a reference to cats. How many do you recognize?

In case you thought Chinese had no Curse words. I say, "you have to know what to listen for." Here we have a list of all the most common Chinese Curse Words, Chinese Insults, Chinese Swear Words, et

Want to learn the top 5 Farsi slang words that Persians use in texts? Here, I'll elaborate on the most frequently used cuss words in modern Farsi while giving you some tips on slanging like a native Persian! Read on to get to know Farsi vulgarism better.

20 easy ways to talk about the weather in Japanese, including temperature, types of weather, and some advanced phrases.

Creole languages take words from two or more languages to create a third tongue that becomes a common communication tool.

The differences between British and American English are reflected primarily in the use of vocabulary, grammar, spelling, and punctuation. This hub relates experience with Brits and British English.

Anybody who knows more than one language and has been asked to translate from one language to another, or has even just asked someone, “How do you say this in X language?” has either answered the request or encountered the response, “You can’t really say that in X.”

Looking for inspiration, or just curious about the most epic and awesome words in the English language? Read on to uncover the 60 most awesome sounding words and their meanings!

French has a lot of good reasons to start learning it. Find out why in the article!

If you know the most common verbs in Spanish, then you're a long way to understanding the language. Here are 100 of the most common verbs with some different expressions of usage.

When you begin to learn another language, you can really improve your listening and speaking skills by watching telenovelas. The following series are great for Spanish practice.

My experience learning Russian with Pimsleur, an audio-based language program.

Siktir is a Turkish curse word meaning "buzz off." But in a recent phenomenon, it has become a popular slang term in Farsi as well. In this article, therefore, we'll investigate this interesting transfer between two of the popular languages in Asia.

One thing that sets humans apart from all other animals is our ability to gain language. Language is such a complex topic and often debated, especially whether it has come from nature or nurture.

Idioms can be particularly confusing, especially when English is not your first language. Discover the meaning of popular Christmas themed idioms and phrases, together with practical examples of their use in sentences.