Why We Say 'Like' So Much When We Speak
'Like' is one of those words we hear in all kinds of informal conversations. Let's look at how this word is used and why we use it so often.
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What is Psycholinguistics?
Psycholinguistics is the field of linguistics that studies how humans acquire, comprehend, and produce language. Let's look at what it is in detail.
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8 Reasons Why Phonetics Matters
Inside there's a list of 8 reasons why phonetics matters, plus 16 examples of situations where phonetics pops up in your daily life, to highlight how it's actually everywhere.
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7 Daily Habit Ideas to Practice a Language
Learning a language is the result of many small efforts repeated consistently over time. If you don't yet have daily habits to support your learning, I invite you to start building some.
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What is Metalinguistic Awareness?
Metalinguistic awareness is the ability to pause and reflect about language instead of just using it automatically. Learn about its 5 components and how to develop it.
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How Language Can Change the Way You Think (and Why You Need to Know This)
It might sound like an overstatement, but it's been scientifically proven that the language we use in our self-talk can really influence our thoughts and perspective on things.
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How to Remember New Words You Learn (And Actually Use Them)
Here is some practical advice to help you remember words that you've previously learned, either in conversation or written down.
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What is Auditory Phonetics?
Auditory phonetics studies how we perceive and process speech sounds, analyzing how our ears and brain work together to understand spoken language.
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What is Acoustic Phonetics?
Acoustic phonetics studies the sound waves produced when we speak, analyzing how vocal vibrations travel through the air.
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