Past Issues

What if we redesigned language?

Language is a profound and enduring part of our human existence. The idea of making major changes to language feels almost taboo, but why should that stop us?

More hacks to learn a new language faster

In this issue of Ling-oh! I'm going to share 4 more hacks that will help you learn a new language faster.

Do we act differently in a foreign language?

People's moral judgments and decisions depend on the native-ness of the language in which a dilemma is presented, becoming more utilitarian in a foreign language.

Are you ready?

Instead of chasing perfection, consider embracing the chaos. Sure, maybe you can only introduce yourself as Señor Potato at the start, but why should that stop you?

4 hacks to learn languages faster

In this issue of Ling-oh I'm going to share 4 hacks that will help you learn a new language faster.

Let's talk about mnemonics

Organisation is just as important as repetition for memory. Get both right and you suddenly have a new superpower: a significantly better strategy to remember things.

Does language influence how we think?

The theory that language defines thought is mostly rejected by linguists. However, experimenting with a softer version this idea, we see some very interesting results.

Hack your brain to remember better

This isn't about language learning. If you combine active recall with spaced repetition you can keep anything in your head long-term.

Is language learning dead?

Learning a language is an opportunity to open a door to a place's culture, to its people. It's being granted access to the inside.