Avoiding RAS syndrome: Common cases of redundant acronym syndrome
Acronyms make our writing more concise. But, some are now so common that they’re often used improperly, adjacent to words that make the phrase redundant.
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Music is the universal language: How musical notation and language are linked
Learning musical notation, while similar to learning how to read and write your first words, has instrumental benefits to language development and cognitive functions.
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Semantic satiation: Why repeating words lose their meaning
Semantic satiation is a linguistic oddity, and the lack of a solution makes it even more so. Let’s delve into the psychological explanation behind it.
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English: An inherently hierarchical language
It seems as though most English speakers have to speak a language they don’t know: an apt metaphor for the political and ethical situations of our lives.
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Who needs language skills anyway?
I recognize English to be my first language, but I’m not a native English speaker. Because of that, I’ve discovered how important English is to my life.
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The dying art of handwritten letters: Why we should revive it
Unlike texting and calling, letters compose a long, uninterrupted monologue with a purpose: to communicate with someone you aren’t seeing in person.
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Just italicize it: The exclamation point should be abolished
The punctuation mark has become childish, emphasizing the sentence that precedes it as well as sexism in society. I think it should be abolished.
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Suirprsed taht you can raed tihs? Here’s why
The human brain is capable of incredible things. Research shows that our brains can unscramble words due to an ability to make predictions based on context.
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Reading between the lines: Graffiti’s history, significance
To youths in the 20th century, graffiti represented their identities, from the names they used to the artwork that helped them identify with one another.
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Clarity and accessibility: How subtitles can help you learn new languages
Whether for clarifying audio or for learning a new language, subtitles undeniably contribute significantly to the quality of the viewer experience.
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