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Unique pieces for the inquisitive lovers of language and linguistics.

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A ROSE BY ANY OTHER NAME: 'COBS' AND 'JITTIES', 'BARMS' AND 'GINNELS'

5 Dec 2023

A Rose By Any Other Name: ‘Cobs’ and ‘Jitties’, ‘Barms’ and ‘Ginnels’

Why do we have so many words for so many things? Local words and accents are important for identity, and the strange little aspects of our language are all evidence of the development of language in a local area.

A Rose By Any Other Name: ‘Cobs’ and ‘Jitties’, ‘Barms’ and ‘Ginnels’

9 Oct 2023

Hangeul: A Scientific Alphabet

Find out the history behind the creation of the Korean alphabet and why it is so incredible to celebrate Hangeul Day (9th October).

Hangeul: A Scientific Alphabet

6 Mar 2023

Localisation and Transcreation in video games

A case study of Nintendo’s “Animal Crossing” to answer the question “what is localisation, why is it important, and what does it look like when done right?”

Localisation and Transcreation in video games

26 Feb 2023

What makes a language “easy” to learn?

Does the thought of learning a new language sound too difficult? Here’s what to look for to make it “easier” when deciding what language to learn!

What makes a language “easy” to learn?

6 Feb 2023

Why are all programming languages in English?

Have you ever seen any computer code and wondered why all programming languages are in English? Explore the history of the why, as well as some exciting exceptions.

Why are all programming languages in English?

31 Oct 2022

Tone in Indo-European Languages: Let’s take a look at Punjabi

Indo-European languages are not typically associated with tone but there are a few Indo-European languages that incorporate tone in one way or another. Punjabi (ਪੰਜਾਬੀ) is one of them so let’s take a look into how tone is incorporated in the Punjabi language.

Tone in Indo-European Languages: Let’s take a look at Punjabi
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Meet the Editor

I'm a passionate writer with a Journalism degree and a desire to spark discussions and explore perspectives on both light-hearted and significant topics. I'm set to start my Master's degree at the University of Nottingham soon. I've always been drawn to languages, and I'm a polyglot myself! I speak English, Tamil, Hindi, German, and Korean. If I'm not writing, I'm definitely playing video games, or watching my favorite show. As someone who loves the idea of languages and culture, Lingo is perfect because it helps you explore things that you wouldn't have even known to explore! It encompasses everything that I look for in a magazine, and I'm looking forward to contributing to it!

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