Hello hello! Welcome back to our weekly Newsletter! We are always grateful for each and one of you, and a warm welcome to those who are new :)
In the News
Puzzle-solving great apes: The shared abilities underpinning language
https://www.newscientist.com/video/2284505-puzzle-solving-great-apes-the-shared-abilities-underpinning-language/#ixzz76gAehrY4We may have found out more about the evolution of language!
The way we use emojis evolves like language and changes their meaning
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2277527-the-way-we-use-emojis-evolves-like-language-and-changes-their-meaning/#ixzz76gAm1soHEmojis are much more than colorful additions to your texts: their meanings evolve.
'Ums' and 'ers' are a hidden code that helped complex language evolve
Read more: https://www.newscientist.com/article/mg24833041-100-ums-and-ers-are-a-hidden-code-that-helped-complex-language-evolve/#ixzz76gB2avi5The filler words actually hold more far deeper meaning than we expect!
General Org Updates
Every week, we’re working tirelessly on our Sandbox initiative to make the most of this fresh start. Our projects are sorted with technical tags as well as language tags, so you can filter based on your personal interests.
Check them out here:
Sandbox Update
No projects that have yet to be spotlighted, but we are always on the lookout for new ideas! If you have an innovative project idea, but no time to work on it, submit it here.
If you DO have time to work on it, fill out our Sandbox interest form here.
Lastly, do you know of an existing resource that you would like to see improved in our Sandbox? Submit it here, and we will try to get in contact with its developer.
Quote of the Week
“Learning another language is like becoming another person.”
― Haruki Murakami
Learning another language is a perspective, in which you embody a whole new character. As Haruki Murakami quotes, through a different language, you become another version of yourself. When you go on through your language learning today, think about the transformations or new ideas that you acquired throughout your learning! You’ll be surprised to see your development and growth.
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