America
All In The Language Family: Amerindian Languages
To start, the indigenous languages of the Americas are not technically part of one big ‘family.’
What Are The Differences Between American And British English?
Are the Brits and Americans really “separated by a common language”? How different are these two versions of English, actually?
A Cultural History Of The Taco
Tacos as the ideal food format: discuss.
Why Are Some Cultures More Emotionally Expressive Than Others?
We’re gonna have to get clear on what we mean when we say ’emotional.’
Jargon Watch: The Language Of Politicians
Who’s more ‘inside baseball’ than baseball players? Probably politicians.
Do Other Countries Make As Many Healthy Eating Resolutions?
Americans are hardly alone in thinking about their health at the turn of the new year. But is our approach to dieting, weight loss and ‘healthy eating’ the same?
What Language Was Spoken At The First Thanksgiving?
You probably know the story of the First Thanksgiving, but do you know the indigenous language behind it?
Multilinguish: Are Europeans Really Better At Languages?
In this episode of Multilinguish, we dive deep into language learning in the United States, the United Kingdom and mainland Europe.
Multilinguish Bonus Episode: American Expats In Berlin
In this bonus episode of Multilinguish podcast, we get the inside scoop about living and working abroad from three Americans who moved to Germany.
What Are The True Differences Between American and European Culture, Really?
This goes a little bit deeper than coffee cup sizes.
The Etymology Of American State Names: All 50 Explained
If you don’t know what to call your new state, naming it after a mountain or river seems to be a safe bet.
Why Is It Called ‘Latin’ America?
How Latin America got its name is, perhaps unsurprisingly, tied up in the historical colonization of the Americas.
The United States Of Accents: A Guide To The American Ways Of Speaking
There are a lot of American Accents out there, and we’re trying to explore all of them in our series, ‘The United States Of Accents.’
The Linguistic Origins Of New Orleans Food
When it comes to New Orleans food history, language often holds the biggest clues.
