Human Languages, Constructed Languages and Programming Languages
Exploring the fascinating parallels and distinctions between natural human languages, artificial constructed languages, and the formal languages we use to communicate with machines.
I’m not a linguist, but I’ve always been fascinated by how languages work — how they sound, how they change, and how they connect people. I have no formal background in linguistics, just a lifelong curiosity and a love for learning new languages. I can speak, read, and write in more than three languages (some better than others!), and each one has opened a new window into a different way of thinking. These articles are part of that journey — small reflections, discoveries, and stories from my ongoing adventure as a language learner.
Exploring the fascinating parallels and distinctions between natural human languages, artificial constructed languages, and the formal languages we use to communicate with machines.
Understanding the fundamental components that form the foundation of any language—from phonemes and morphemes to syntax and semantics.
Strategies, insights, and methodologies for effective language acquisition, drawing from personal experience and linguistic research.
How different languages categorize and perceive colors, revealing the intricate relationship between language, culture, and cognition.
Examining the dual nature of linguistic signs and the fundamental principle that shapes how we encode and decode meaning.
The crucial role of non-verbal communication in understanding and acquiring new languages, bridging words with physical expression.
A semantic approach to language learning, focusing on how we conceptualize and express entities, their attributes, and interconnections.
Visualizing the genealogical relationships between languages, tracing their evolution and understanding how they branch from common ancestors.