Language, in its most essential form, is meant to simplify communication. It allows us to share thoughts, ideas, and emotions clearly. However, the recent rise of LGBTQ+ jargon — including terms like …
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Beyond Buzzwords: The Radical Revolution of Inclusivity and Diversity
In today’s fast-paced, interconnected world, terms like “inclusivity” and “diversity” are more than just fashionable buzzwords. These concepts have become the pillars of a societal shift that …
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Can Your Accent Hold You Back? The Societal Bias Hidden in Pronunciations
Accents are the melodic strokes that paint the rich canvas of human conversation, each one a unique note that tells the story of where we've come from and who we are. They are the voices of our …
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Why Perfect Language Skills Aren’t Necessary for Integration (And Why That’s Totally OK!)
So, you’ve moved to a new country, and you’re excited to start blending in. You want to speak like a local, act like a local, and feel like a local. Totally relatable! But here’s the great news—you …
The Changing World and Why Acculturation Triumphs Over Assimilation
The world today is evolving faster than ever, and those of us who grew up in the 80s—hello, fellow Millennials—have witnessed this transformation firsthand. We've watched as the world moved from …
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Political arbitrariness and neologisms.
Dazed in a fool’s paradise. Lat night, I fought in my dreams against an odd enemy. It was big and scary. It was dark and formless. It mutated into many different shapes equally …
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