Quiz: Do You Know the Words That Were Popular in 2024?
A varied assortment of words entered (or re-entered) the lexicon this year. How well do you know them?
Posted inFrance French Language La Ciotat (France) Language and Languages Lumiere, Auguste (1862-1954) Lumiere, Louis (1864-1948) Marseille (France) Mediterranean Sea Provence (France) Travel and Vacations
A French Immersion Program in Provence Leads to a Good Life Lesson
After a painful break up, the author travels to Provence for a language immersion homestay and learns the value of facing up to mistakes.
Posted inLanguage and Languages Love (Emotion) Presidential Election of 2024 Trump, Donald J United States Politics and Government
Why Is Donald Trump Using the Word ‘Love’ So Much?
Politicians often lean toward hyperbole, but the frequent use of the word “love” in the former president’s fund-raising notes is an increasingly common tactic for him.
Posted inArtificial Intelligence Brain Disabilities Implants Language and Languages Medical Devices Research
A.L.S. Stole His Voice. A.I. Retrieved It.
In an experiment that surpassed expectations, implants in a patient’s brain were able to recognize words he tried to speak, and A.I. helped produce sounds that came close to matching his true voice.