A month ago, as I was watching television, the tragic death of Luis Sepúlveda from Covid-19 was announced. I was … More
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The Garden of Forking Languages: Russian Struggles
My very first interaction with Russian culture and literature dates back to when I was thirteen years old and decided to … More
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The Garden of Forking Languages: Turkish Coffee
“Do you like this coffee? I’m glad. Once you have finished it, turn the cup upside down on the plate: … More
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The Garden of Forking Languages: Italian Roots
It’s the beginning of January and, like every year, I’m spending the Christmas holidays at home with my family in … More
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The Garden of Forking Languages: Portuguese Saudade
When thinking about any language I have studied, I find it crucial to remember when and how I made the … More
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The Garden of Forking Languages: Spanish Ramblings
It is the summer after my second year of university, and I have gone back to my hometown in … More
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“I’m The Worst At Languages”
I’ve heard so many variations of this sentence that it surprises me when someone says they like learning languages. Nevertheless, … More
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What Are You Saying? How language influences feelings of empathy
One quiet morning in the coffee shop where I work, I found myself talking to a regular customer. After telling … More
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La Vie Simple: A Love Letter
Last Saturday morning I was sat on the back row of a tiny, Edinburgh-bound plane. On the other side of … More
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Do we have a responsibility to learn new languages before travelling?
With the Rugby World Cup and the summer Olympics of 2020 looming ahead for Japan, the country is trying to … More
