Stunning Retro Cover Illustrations from The Satirical German-Language Magazine “Kladderadatsch”
The satirical German-language magazine Kladderadatsch (meaning “Crash” in an onomatopoeic sense) was launched in Berlin on May 7, 1848. Continue reading »
Hilarious Dictionary of Finnish Language And Culture
Instagram account @SuomiDictionary collects funny and clever Finnish words and sayings and translated them to English language. Check out some of our favorites below, and don’t forget to follow them for more! Continue reading »
Someone Created Words To Describe Weird Things And Situations
According to The Cunning Linguist: “The English language is known for its richness and inventiveness. Well, I’m not impressed. Where’s the term for ‘a person who annoyingly laughs at non-funny things,’ ‘someone who’s always butt dialing you,’ or ’something that comes back to bite you in the a***’? I’ve solved that pressing problem. You’re welcome. If you like punny portmanteaus, there’s plenty more where these came from! If you don’t mind the odd sex joke. If that sounds like you, go to my Instagram. I also take requests!” Continue reading »
New Words That You Should Add To Your Vocabulary
When languages evolve, it’s essential that scholars and dictionaries and vocabularies keep up. Here are some 20+ new words that we all should start using. Continue reading »
We Will Help You Learn Russian Swear Words
Is it possible to translate the dirty Russian language? How to convey all the colors of Russian swear words and phrases? The mission seems to be impossible, but editors of American and German BuzzFeed Victor Stepanov and Karsten Schmehl made a nice attempt. The results of their work were published in the article “17 Russian Swear Words We Definitely Need In English”. O God, it’s really funny! Continue reading »
An Instagram Account Dedicated To Learning Basic French Through Beautiful Typography
Ouest = West
Discover the beauty of the French language! Continue reading »
Speaking American: Some Easy Reading On Cultural Language Differential In The US
From the creator of the New York Times dialect quiz that ignited conversations about how and why we say the words we say, a stunning and delightful exploration of American language. Continue reading »
Deaf People Show How To Swear In Sign Language, And It’s Shamefully Entertaining
In case you weren’t aware, deaf people swear just as much as the rest of us – they’re just able to do it a little more discreetly. YouTube channel Cut has helped us all join in on the fun by posting a video in which 7 deaf people show how to say all of your favorite curse words in American Sign Language, and it’s so much more fun than just flipping the bird. Continue reading »
