Languages in the World: The Textbook
August 15, 2016
As regular readers of this blog know, my latest academic book Languages in the World.... read more
Balkan Grammar – a Sprachbund
August 5, 2016
Strange as it may sound, there is such a thing as Balkan grammar. The term... read more
Romanian Language and English: Will Romanian Survive?
July 1, 2016
The Romanian language is at issue here. In Chapter 12 of Languages in the World... read more
Linguistic Residual Zone: New York City
April 29, 2016
Linguist Johanna Nichols has identified two types of geographic zones relevant for comparative work in... read more
Verbal Attack Patterns: Weaponized Speech
March 25, 2016
Verbal Attack Patterns. Last week at the Y I met a woman named Laura. We... read more
What is Vocal Fry and Why Is It Common With Women?
March 8, 2016
I’m a fan of HGTV. One of the shows I like is Flip or Flop... read more