Our journey through the languages of the world is about to cross one last ocean.
This week, we arrive in Oceania, among mountains, forests, volcanoes and coastlines that look as if they were made for an adventure film.
It is not the language of Los Angeles beaches, San Francisco skyscrapers or Hollywood films. It is the language of the Na, the Hupa people of Hoopa Valley: a Native American community living along the Trinity River, surrounded by mountains, forests and valleys.
What is Ladin, where is it spoken and when did it develop? A fun journey through the Dolomite valleys, ancient words, local varieties, legends and useful Ladin expressions.
Khasi is an Austroasiatic language spoken mainly in Meghalaya, in north-eastern India. It is written with a distinctive Latin-based alphabet, has several regional varieties and, in the village of Kongthong, meets an extraordinary tradition: each person may be called by a melody composed by their mother.
This word means “peace” and is also used as a greeting. It is one of the first words we encounter when approaching Amharic, a fascinating language spoken mainly in Ethiopia.
A simple word can tell us a lot about the way people think. Why do Italian, English, French, and German all use a word meaning "attention", while Chinese uses 小心 (xiǎoxīn), which literally means "small heart"? Let's discover how one word can teach us not only a language, but also a culture.
Even a small mistake can change the world. Discover why OK became the world's most famous word.
"Arricriati!" The Southern Italian secret to stress-free language learning. What does a pizza in Pozzuoli have to do with English Enjoy or Chinese 享受 Xiǎngshòu? Discover it in this fun, quick read, and learn the ultimate trick to refresh your brain while studying!
