Hello everyone, welcome back to another The Language Project Newsletter! We hope everyone is having a great week, and thank you for joining us again!
In the News
Why Human Speech is Special
https://www.the-scientist.com/features/why-human-speech-is-special--64351
Evolutionary changes in both the vocal tract and the brain were necessary for humans’ remarkable gift of gab.
The Brain Interprets Spoken and Written Language the Same Way
Neural activity associated with the meaning of words is independent of whether those words are read or listened to, a study finds.
Softer Diets Allowed Early Humans to Pronounce “F,” “V” Sounds
A study finds that drastic dietary changes during the agricultural revolution altered the configuration of the human bite, paving the way for new sounds in spoken language.
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 Updates
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
“Language shapes the way we think, and determines what we can think about.“
-Benjamin Lee Whorf
Learning a new language can be tough, but be proud of yourself for challenging the way you are brought up to think! Even if years down the line, you don’t remember all the vocab you spent hours memorizing, know that you will never forget the new perspective you acquired!
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