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The concept of "glottophobia" captures that particularly well: linguistic prejudice can look like a debate about “correctness” while reproducing much broader social hierarchies underneath.

#langsky #linguistics #language #linguisticdiscrimination

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Linguists quoted in the article challenge the idea that there is only one “proper” form of Portuguese, pointing instead to the normal variation that exists across regions, communities & social groups.

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The piece highlights how language can become entangled with xenophobia, migration & ideas about who is seen as a legitimate speaker.

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This article from @theguardian.com explores reports of linguistic discrimination faced by Brazilians in Portugal, particularly around Brazilian Portuguese.

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A softening of #Language I've noticed:

We've long said, "Maybe I'm being too #Hard on him."

Lately we say, "Maybe I'm being too #Harsh on him."

"She only looked with a dead, dead eye
And a wan, wan cheek of sorrow.
I knew her Fetch, she was called to die
And she died upon the morrow."
- John Banim, "The Fetch".

#ireland #slang #language

If you want to learn more about the remarkable story of the Chitimacha language, check out this issue of the Linguistic Discovery newsletter:

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#Native #Indigenous #revitalization #language #linguistics

Are all threats now "existential"?

What's the difference between a plain threat and an existential threat?

Or is is just an intensifier, as when 20 years ago all records were "track" ("a track record in sales")?

#language #English #usage

I love the English language. One of the best things of reading #English #books: adding words to your knowledge of the #language.
Ever heard of a #WORRYWART?
I could guess the meaning by the use of words in the book, but this #languagenerd loves to look up words in dictionaries.
#nonnativespeaker