Screenshot eines Postings der "Language Nerds" aus Facebook: "Just read that 4,153,237 people got married last year, not to cause any trouble but shouldn't that be an even number?"

FB find. Ist nicht ganz unrichtig 😜

#LanguageNerds

C(h)atcalling - "Chatty" turns some heads. On International Women's Day, we should celebrate language change happening right under our noses

Zum #Weltfrauentag habe ich mal #clickbait kreiert. In dem Artikel gehe ich auf den Sprachwandel ein, der sich in Deutschland grade zu vollziehen scheint. Etwas für #languagenerds.
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“What is the etymology of tisane?” Just another normal conversation in my house.
#languagenerds #writerthings

“-ise” or “-ize”? The Spelling Divide Across the English-Speaking World English is a fun language.

Organise or organize?

Why most of the English-speaking world said no to the "z"... except the US (and kinda Canada). A quick dive into spelling, history, and cultural identity.

Read now 👉 medium.com/@abacustrans...

#BritishEnglish #CanadianEnglish #SpellingMatters #LanguageNerds #MyFairLady

🌍💬 One Language to Unite Them All? ✨📮

The Visionary Doctor Who Tried to Heal the World With Words

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#Esperanto #StampStory #Zamenhof #InventedLanguages #PageAndPostage #StampCollectors #PostalHistory #LanguageNerds #Bookstagram #EsperantoCongress #PolishPhilately

'Sax & Violins' pun

The Language Nerds 😎
#languagenerds
#sax #violins

6 ways Duolingo has improved its courses Check out the latest Duolingo features and courses—you might be surprised how much has changed.

blog.duolingo.com/duolingo-upd...

#Duolingo #LanguageNerds #Polyglots #Linguistics

Peace and Genocide In today’s world, what do these two words mean to you? Keep reading, then leave a comment to join this dialogue. And be sure to check out today’s writing prompt at the bottom of this post.

Peace and Genocide -- What do these words mean to you? Read today's #DailyDraftsAndDialogues post and let's discuss #WritersOfBlueSky #WritingCommunity #LanguageNerds #Bookworms

Image from Duolingo with the text, Canadian English isn’t just American but nicer, it’s a unique dialect! You’re curious now, eh?

blog.duolingo.com/canadian-eng...

#Canada #MapleMeidas #ElbowsUp

Made me chuckle 🤭 eh? 🍁🇨🇦

#Duolingo #Linguistics #LanguageNerds

DK’s 5 Language Visual Dictionary (English, German, Spanish, French, Italian) and DK’s Russian-English Visual Dictionary

I love these books 🥰😍📚📖📘

#BookSky #Linguistics #Polyglots

#LanguageNerds #Duolingo

#German #English #Italian #French

#Spanish #Russian

#ComparativeLinguistics

Of Leopards & Cats This week's expression is: A leopard doesn’t change its spots. Der Ausdruck dieser Woche ist Die Katze lässt das Mausen nicht 🐝 More from "The Bee Writes..." The Bee Writes... on Patreon (link) The Bee Writes... on the Web ⬇️ The Bee Writes (link) The Bee Writes... im Web ⬆️

Of Leopards & Cats for #languagenerds

In Casey's tiny room, strays find solace, "Laudable," whispered in their purrs. Pronounced "lo-di-bel," from Latin laudabilis, it means praiseworthy. Her noble act, a feline haven, echoes love and grace. Casey's heart shines in every tender embrace.

#WordOfTheDay #Etymology #LanguageNerds

Fun new words that describe our current reality… an oligarchy that is actually a kakistocracy which is sadly a kleptocracy. #languagenerds #gobills

Most #ttrpg folks and #LanguageNerds have seen this, but if you haven't, Happy Holidays!

Study of Indo-European Languages Origin Reconciles Two Dominant Hypotheses - GreekReporter.com A study on Indo-European languages, using direct linguistic data, reconciles the two dominant hypotheses of where and how they immerged.

I love stuff like this. Linguists use Bayesian approaches on large data sets to sort out interesting questions on the originof languages. And comparing it with biological and anthropological sources.
#LanguageNerds #phylogenetics
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#languagenerds
Cryptic compliments. 🙃

Instagram Screenshot: "American computer: Would you like to enable cookies? British computer: Alroyt mate, do you want biscuits on yer laptop innit bruv?"

Haha this is hilarious 🤣

#Language #LanguageNerds #British #American

Colourful mandala with silhouette of crosslegged yogi in front. Superimposed on the silhouette are coloured hearts starting with brown below (earth) then red, orange, yellow, green mid-chest, blue at throat, purple, indigo at crown and white above.

The core of the system I use for expressing #GoodVibes online #IYKYK

Base image #Yogi by kjpargeter on Freepik #💝

#YTT #Yoga #Chakras #🩵#InternetCommunication #NetSpeak #Emojis #AltCommunication #LanguageNerds #Artsy #LeftField #Nerd #OccultSky #PaganSky #WitchSky #Magic #MagicSystems #FolkMagic

I need a word for a particular sort of bittersweet good mood. One that comes unexpectedly, early in the morning, and with an edge of dread. Because you just know the day's circumstances are bound to pummel it away. #languagenerds

Please help me, Writing Community! I need synonyms for "woo-woo" - which I only learned today is hyphenated! Anyone have any suggestions? #writingcommunity #authors #languagenerds

HEY #languagenerds #onhere: favorite biography of a language?
I'm looking for more reading material @GrammarRabble

Wex: Born to Kvetch (Yiddish)
Ostler: Ad Infinitum (Latin)
Crystal: The Stories of English
Schor: Bridge of Words (Esperanto)
Okrent: Land of Invented Languages