So, you’re looking to go to Indonesia? Well, if you’re headed there, you’ll need to know some of the language. Bahasa Indonesian is actually a dialect of Malay, the language spoken in various nearby countries, but it’s important to know it nonetheless. There are a lot of subdialects of Indonesian too, which I’ll get into…
Category: General Language
Why I Like Language So Much
I talk about language a lot here. It’s part of my name and a big part of my identity on this blog. I’ve talked at length about the mechanics of language in other posts. But why is it that I’m so interested in language? A lot of people (myself included at one point) think of…
Spanish Grammar: A Traveler’s Guide
Traveling somewhere with Spanish speakers? Well, depending on where you are, it can be difficult to navigate if you don’t speak Spanish. This can cause unnecessary stress when you’re just trying to have fun and explore. Also, knowing basic phrases won’t get you super far if you don’t understand the response or your only option…
Language in Belize: What You Should Know
So, you’re traveling to Belize. Maybe you’re going for the Mayan Ruins, the great diving experiences and beaches, or just to have a cool experience. Either way, you’re going to need to interact with other people. In most non-English speaking countries, you will need to learn phrases or words in another language to get around….
What Is Linguistics?
Hi there! Welcome to my first post. I know I talk about what linguistics is in my about page, but I thought I should give a more in-depth explanation of what it is. There’s a lot that goes into it, and if I’m planning to talk about language then I should start by talking about…