Global Tongue Twisters: A Multilingual Journey of Fun and Fumbles
Tongue twisters, delightfully challenging phrases that twist your tongue and tangle your words, are not only entertaining but also fantastic tools for improving language fluency and practicing clear diction. These…
Barbiecore and the Language of Aesthetics
It’s a Barbie world, and we’re just living in it. With the release of Greta Gerwig’s Barbie movie has come a resurgence in popularity for highly feminine aesthetics and all…
“False Friends”: The Words to Watch Out For
When learning to speak a new language, every learner dreads the same thing: the moment of paralyzing fear that washes over you in conversation when you mean one thing but…
Celebrating Alice in Wonderland with Neologisms and Whimsy
“O frabjous day! Callooh! Callay!” There’s more than one reason to celebrate today! While everyone is getting ready to watch fireworks for Independence Day, we’re also celebrating one of our…
What’s in a Meme: “It’s Gonna Be May”
In just a few days, “It’s gonna be May.” If you frequent social media, you have most likely seen this classic meme welcoming the start of May. The meme depicts…
Visual Pun Costumes — Your Last-Minute Halloween Hacks
Wow, is it Halloween already? If you need a last-minute, low-effort costume, here are four wordplay-inspired looks you can make with easy-to-find items. Never be unprepared for a costume party…