A study from Charles University and the Czech Academy of Sciences revisits a long-standing idea in language science that ...

Did you know many of the terms we use for language techniques come from Latin words? This can help you remember them. Language choice is key when creating mood, atmosphere and tone. Writers use ...

Fluency in a foreign language is often thought to be about speaking quickly and using advanced vocabulary. However, researchers reveal that speakers who use common, everyday expressions sound more ...

Researchers have conducted an experiment on 900 people which shows intercultural connections between 25 different languages. This could be a breakthrough in the fields of linguistics and philology.

Where you grew up may influence how you speak. High in the mountains, languages contain short bursts of sound, says a new study. Why? Maybe cliff dwellers needed to keep their throats from drying out.

The language choices you make when writing can influence the way a reader responds to your stories. Likewise, as a reader it's important to consider choices writers make and the specific effects that ...