Language A Linguist Explains Emoji and What Language Death Actually Looks Like
The final column by The Toast's resident linguist discusses emoji and language death.
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Books Two Linguists Explain Pseudo Old English in The Wake
In which Gretchen McCulloch, The Toast's resident linguist, teams up with medievalist and linguist Kate Wiles to discuss pseudo Old English in THE WAKE.
Language “A’ghailleann”: On Language-Learning and the Decolonisation of the Mind
Iona Sharma on learning Gaelic and relearning Hindi, and how the study of language can function as an act of decolonisation.
Language Some Of The Least Euphonic Phrases I Can Think Of
The worst sounding things I can imagine.
Language Same Language, Different Tongue: Trini English and Proper English
Denece Mohammed on straddling the gap between the Trini English of her world and the Proper English of her schooling.
Humor How To Describe An Orgasm
It's not that hard to describe intense pleasure, right?
Language Spanish Lessons: On Language Loss and Recovery
"In English, I speak fast. I’m loud, perhaps even annoying... In Spanish, I feel like I am perpetually blushing: polite, apologetic, and scared."
Language Inexplicably Insulting Nicknames, In Order
Listen, Champ.
Language The Only Ways To Say Goodbye To Me From Now On
“See you at the Elf School! And if not, see you in heaven!”
Language Every Single Church History Pun I Have Been Unable To Keep From Making, Carefully Collected In One Secure Location
SORRY SORRY SORRY.
Humor What Is Society Even Doing To Me Right Now?
I mean!
Language Wired Style: A Linguist Explains Vintage Internet Slang
The Toast's resident linguist explores the evolution of internet slang, and the importance of having a personal style guide.
Humor The Reactions I’m Assuming People Want When They Comment On My Name
“That’s one I haven’t heard before.” - Oh cool! I haven’t heard lots of names, or just lots of words, in general!
Language Words We Can Never Spell Right The First Time
These words are hard to spell
Language I Don’t Understand People Who Say “Humor” Like “Yoomor”
WHY WOULD YOU DO THAT.
