Ancient proverbs can be helpful in adjusting our language and behavior in ways that can benefit every generation. They have become ancient because they work. One example: "A gentle answer turns away ...

Explore how language shapes behavior and impacts societal tensions through ancient proverbs and modern examples.

Yodeling has been officially recognized by the UN as part of the world's intangible cultural heritage. SCOTT SIMON, HOST: We all know yodeling, right? Alpine men and women singing across verdant ...

A new study suggests that language may rely less on complex grammar than previously thought. Every time we speak, we’re ...

Every time we speak, we're improvising. "Humans possess a remarkable ability to talk about almost anything, sometimes putting ...

The rapid growth (and partial retreat) of “they” and “them” has gotten a lot of attention in recent years, but English is ...

Reusable message banks, videos with captions, and smart use of translation tools help schools consistently communicate with families in their home language.

English is one of the most popular languages in the world. About 2 billion people speak it but how deeply has it really made its way into cultures around the world?

Is it possible to spot personality dysfunction from someone's everyday word use? My colleagues and I have conducted research that suggests you can, and often sooner than you might expect. Whether in a ...

Ph.D. candidate Yuchen Lian (LIACS) wants to understand why human languages look the way they do—and find inspiration to improve AI along the way. She defended her thesis on 12 December. "Languages ...

Among the most significant innovations is a historic change in linguistic matters. For the first time, the regulations stipulate that “the curial institutions will, as a general rule, draft their ...

In July 2025, Assembly Bill 377 was introduced before the Wisconsin State Assembly. This bill is aimed at making English the official language of the US state of Wisconsin, and allowing state agencies ...