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Don't be afraid to ask someone what a word or term means too. We have a lot of unique words and phrases that vary by area. Still Game and Chewin' the Fat are a couple good Scottish comedy shows to watch that are pretty heavy on the dialect. Put the subtitles on if you're struggling.
1 day ago · Yeah, the main ones do, but bc they've absorbed so many Steppe- related/ Indo- European dialects, I could see there being, say, vocab from a language isolate or something. Messy linguistically. (Imo, modern, post Islamic Expansion Arabic should be considered similar to English, as a trading language that absorbed whatever it needed.)
1 day ago · It was devised by the International Phonetic Association in the late 19th century as a standardized representation of speech sounds in written form. [1] The IPA is used by lexicographers, foreign language students and teachers, linguists, speech–language pathologists, singers, actors, constructed language creators, and translators.
1 day ago · The Indigenous languages of the Americas had widely varying demographics, from the Quechuan languages, Aymara, Guarani, and Nahuatl, which had millions of active speakers, to many languages with only several hundred speakers. After pre-Columbian times, several Indigenous creole languages developed in the Americas, based on European, Indigenous ...
4 hours ago · What language is spoken in Bolivia? This captivating exploration unveils the diverse linguistic tapestry of Bolivia, delving into the official language, indigenous dialects, and foreign influences that have shaped its communicative landscape. Spanish, the official language, reigns supreme, with a rich history and widespread usage.
4 hours ago · How to say yes in sign language – How to say “yes” in sign language is a crucial aspect of nonverbal communication, enabling individuals to express affirmation and agreement effectively.
