Category: Language and Languages

‘KPop Demon Hunters’ Fans Flock to Korean Language Classes

Across the country, Americans who love K-pop and K-dramas are flocking to Korean language classes.
Rosalía’s Thrilling Pop Evolution on ‘Lux’: Singing in 13 Languages

The Spanish musician on why (and how) she pushed herself to make “Lux,” a labor of love exploring the feminine divine and the brutalities of romance.
Whose Punctuation Is More Human: Yours or A.I.’s?

The debate about ChatGPT’s use of the em dash signifies a shift in not only how we write, but what writing is for.
Jorge Ramos Tries Something New, Next to His Daughter: A Show in English

Mr. Ramos, the longtime anchor for Univision, and his daughter are trying to tap into the growing number of Hispanics who consume media in English.
Following the Sounds of Arabic to Rediscover Paris

A language student’s guide to the French capital highlights the culinary, literary and musical influences that quietly shape everyday life.
The C.E.O. of Duolingo Wants to Have a Conversation About A.I.

The language-learning app with more than 100 million users has embraced artificial intelligence but has also faced consumer backlash for it.
Tips to Learn a Foreign Language Before You Travel

Speaking — even trying to speak — a language will help open doors on your next trip, and achieving a “survival level” might be easier than you think.
An ‘Etymology Nerd’ Breaks Down Slang Like ‘Skibidi’ and ‘Rizz’ on Social Media

Adam Aleksic, who posts as Etymology Nerd on social media, argues in a new book that algorithms are reshaping the English language.
What Is Crashing Out? The Rise of a Useful Slang Term.

Adrenaline rising? Patience waning? Gen Z embraces a slang term for familiar feelings.
Why Everything Is ‘Coded’ Now

Signaling tastes in a time of polarized politics.
Nine Federally Funded Scientific Breakthroughs That Changed Everything

The U.S. is slashing funding for scientific research, after decades of deep investment. Here’s some of what those taxpayer dollars created.
Why Everything Is ‘Coded’ Now

Using the term of art is like playing a game of charades, gesturing at the qualities a certain celebrity or bar or podcast has without saying exactly what you mean.