Linguists can mix, match or even break the rules of real-world languages to create interesting imaginary ones.

The main difference between affect and effect is in their grammatical role. The most common use of affect is as a verb, to ...

A massive new analysis of over 1,700 languages shows that some long-debated “universal” grammar rules are actually real. By ...

Explore how Seattle and King County reflect Carlin's insights on soft language and its impact on communication.

When Parliament is in session, nearly 100 people file into soundproof booths overlooking the chamber of the House. These people, ranging from young graduates to retired government employees, have ...

A Union government panel has sought to portray India’s many languages as "one family" bound together by Sanskrit, rejecting long-established linguistic classifications as colonial prejudice and ...

Private member’s bill backed by Chris Packham and Natalie Bennett would impose a duty of care on government and business A radical proposal to change the legal status of nature will be launched today ...

Yoda’s well-known for his odd speech pattern (Picture: Lucasfilm/Fox/Kobal/REX/Shutterstock) Speak rather strangely, our favourite Star Wars character, Yoda, does ...