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Are Micro-Expressions the Universal Language?
October 27, 2016
While it's true there is not a universally spoken language, there is a language which transcends borders and cultures. Micro-expressions are facial expressions flashed for a fraction of a second... Read More
Is English Really A Germanic Language?
September 27, 2016
Ever since grade school, we've all heard that English is a Germanic language. However, this often confuses most people because of how much English differs from German. For example, if you were to... Read More
Dead Languages, a Review of the Past
September 13, 2016
We've covered some of the easiest languages to learn as well as those languages that are most commonly spoken. However did you know there is a very large list of languages that are considered... Read More
Papua New Guinea The Most Linguistically Diverse Country on Earth
August 10, 2016
Residents of larger nations such as the United States, China, and Russia are often surprised to find that their country does not hold the most diversity of language. Surprisingly, the tiny nation... Read More
Are We Facing a Bilingual Future That Includes Mandarin?
August 1, 2016
Is there a possibility Mandarin (one of the many Chinese dialects) will become a “global lingua franca” or a language which can easily be a second language that bridge international... Read More
Languages Blend Beautifully at This Year's Olympic Games
July 13, 2016
On August 5th the countries of the world will work to put aside their differences, and come together for two weeks of sportsmanship in Rio, Brazil. Many of us have already been watching the... Read More
North American Polyglot Symposium in July
July 8, 2016
Are you ready to learn a new language? On July 23rd and 24th, the North American Polyglot Symposium (NAPS) will be held at the Downtown Campus of Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.... Read More
Common Languages Spoken in the Melting Pot
June 15, 2016
The United States of American is often called the “great melting pot” or the “mixing bowl” as a way of referring to the cultures of many nations coming together into a new... Read More
Want a Bigger Brain? Learn a new language.
June 1, 2016
Do you know what happens to your brain when you learn a new language? Language processing is how your brain's uses the cerebral cortex to communicate ideas and feelings as well as how you process... Read More
Polyglots and the Amazing Power of Language Hacking
May 31, 2016
"Polyglot" is not a word commonly used in day-to-day conversation yet it refers to a personal quality many of us wish to possess, the ability to speak several languages. Often when we encounter an... Read More
