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Luciano Latouche @lucianolatouche.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Do I have the OK to share this A-OK news with you? My new story on the universality of the word 'OK' is an intriguing and visually stunning piece of work. Check it out: medium.com/language-lab... #etymology #linguistics #Word #Wordplay #illustration #language #Langsky #Writingcommunity #Writesky

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OK, OK! But How Did ‘OK’ Become A-OK Everywhere?

And why its unique sounds and linguistic flexibility made it the most recognized word to date

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Luciano Latouche @lucianolatouche.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Some linguists argue that hashtagging is just another compounding mechanism allowing us to join entire phrases and sentences together instead of just words. Read more here: medium.com/language-lab... #hashtags #Language #Langsky #Writesky #Linguistics #Writingcommunity #Illustration #Visualization

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Luciano Latouche @lucianolatouche.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Hashtags have definitely revolutionized the way we organize posts, build communities, and create movements online. This is a linguistic approach to understanding the role of hashtags in online communication. medium.com/language-lab... #hashtags #Language #Linguistics #Languagelearning #Writing

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Luciano Latouche @lucianolatouche.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

One of the manifestations of 'Algospeak' is the use of emojis. So, we use: 🍆: as a representation of male genitalia 🍑: for buttocks, and... 👉👌: to talk about sexual intercourse. #Linguistics #Langsky #Language #Writesky #Illustration Read more here: medium.com/language-lab...

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Luciano Latouche @lucianolatouche.bsky.social · 03/04/2026

Social Media has definitely altered the way we express ourselves online. See how we've censored ourselves and how we've creatively adapted to various algorithmic rules. medium.com/language-lab... #Linguistics #Langsky #Illustration #Writesky #Writingcommunity #Languages #algospeak

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Euphemisms For The Algorithms: How We Use Algospeak on Social Media in 2026

Or how we censor ourselves to avoid getting banned online

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Luciano Latouche @lucianolatouche.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Grammatical categories to consider when analyzing the differences in conjugation between Haitian Creole and French: - Number - Voice - Person - Tense - Aspect - Mood Read more here: medium.com/languages-wi... #Langsky #Linguistics #HaitianCreole #French #Writesky #illustration

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Luciano Latouche @lucianolatouche.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

My next story will be on 'euphemisms and algospeak'. Anyone here wanna guess what the euphemism: 'Horizontal Refreshment' means? #Language #Linguistics #Languagelearning #Writesky #Langsky

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Luciano Latouche @lucianolatouche.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

I love a good Voronoi illustration. This one illustrates the most frequently used tenses in English. #language #Linguistics #Languagelearning #Illustration #Writing #Langsky More here: medium.com/language-lab...

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Luciano Latouche @lucianolatouche.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

The English alphabet and the basic corresponding IPA transcription of each letter! I say 'basic' because it doesn't include include the /ə/ schwa, for instance, which can be produced by any vowel... Read more for free here: medium.com/language-lab... #langsky #Linguistics #Phonetics

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Luciano Latouche @lucianolatouche.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

One of the features of Romance languages is that they have clear distinct vowels. Read more as to why they usually sound so beautiful medium.com/language-lab... #linguistics #language #Writingcommunity #Writing #Langsky #Writesky

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What Makes Romance Languages Sound So Beautiful

And why is English not one of them?

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Luciano Latouche @lucianolatouche.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

To paste without formatting, use the command Ctrl+Shift+V | ⌘Shift+V. To paste a plain text without its initial formatting, don’t just use Ctrl+V, use Ctrl+ Shift + V instead. Read more here: medium.com/p/2508ed86dd... #Writing #Writingcommunity #Writesky #Language #Keyboardshortcut #Reading

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Useful Keyboard Shortcuts Every Writer Should Know

Format Better, Write Faster

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Luciano Latouche @lucianolatouche.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

Cl = hands? To ‘claim’ something is to try to get your hands on it. To ‘clasp, clinch/clench, or clutch’ something is to hold or seize something firmly. Read more here: medium.com/languages-wi... #Language #Langsky #Linguistics #Writesky #Writingcommunity #illustration

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Luciano Latouche @lucianolatouche.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

Cl = hands? To ‘claim’ something is to try to get your hands on it. To ‘clasp, clinch/clench, or clutch’ something is to hold or seize something firmly. So, why do some words sound like what they mean? #Language #Langsky #Linguistics #Writesky #Writingcommunity #illustration

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Luciano Latouche @lucianolatouche.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

'Robert Mueller Just Died. Good, I'm glad he's dead.' Donald J.Trump ---- This guy is shameless! #Trump #DonaldTrump #politics

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Luciano Latouche @lucianolatouche.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

Make America Great Again ❌ Make America Gay Again✅ --- This makes #MAGA a snowclone Read more about this linguistic phenomenon here: medium.com/language-lab... #Snowclone #Language #Linguistics #Languages #Languagelearning #Puns #Illustration

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Luciano Latouche @lucianolatouche.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

One of the best ways to maintain multiple languages is to practice fast reading in all of them. Go accelareader.com and paste your text there. #Langsky #language #Languagelearning #Linguistics #Writing #WritingCommunity #Reading Read more about the method here: medium.com/language-lab...

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Luciano Latouche @lucianolatouche.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

2 things I’ve learned about learning multiple languages: a) If you don’t use it, you’ll lose it. b) Once a language learner, always a language learner. Read more here: medium.com/language-lab... #Language #Languages #Languagelearning #Linguistics #Writing #Writingcommunity #Illustration

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Luciano Latouche @lucianolatouche.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

It’s not that Black Americans can’t physically say “ask”; after all, they say “flask,” “mask,” “task,” and they say “basketball,” not “bakset-ball,” and all these words contain the same “ASK” letter sequence. Read more here: #Language #Langsky #Linguistics #Writesky medium.com/language-is-...

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Why Do Black People Say “Axe” Instead Of “Ask”

A deep dive into a unique feature of AAVE

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Luciano Latouche @lucianolatouche.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Check these words. What do they have in common? UPPERCASE, ALL CAPS, Capitalized, snake_case, PascalCase, etc… Read more here: medium.com/language-lab... #language #Linguistics #Writesky #Langsky #Illustration #Writing #Writingcommunity

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Luciano Latouche @lucianolatouche.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

The word ‘writable’ is itself writable, and the word ‘printable’ can also be printed. We can repeat the word ‘repeatable’, quote the word ‘quotable’, see the word ‘visible’, and type the word ‘typable.’ These are all autological words. Read more: #languages #Linguistics medium.com/language-lab...

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The Weird Way Autological Words Describe Themselves

Analyzing self-descriptive words like English, UPPERCASE, and polysyllabic

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Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 13/03/2026

Ossoff: "The WH put out a video depicting this war as a video game. When service members are returning in flag-draped coffins, & even more have lost limbs or suffered brain injuries or are fighting for their lives, this WH treats war like a game. It's a disgrace. And it speaks to a moral rot."

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Luciano Latouche @lucianolatouche.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

Happiness is overrated; fight for peace and purpose! #self #self-care #Inspiration #positivevibes #peace medium.com/languages-wi...

A hand-drawn comparison graphic contrasts “Happiness” with “Peace + Purpose.” On the left, the word “HAPPINESS” appears in red above the phrase “bright, brief, unstable,” with a yellow smiling face surrounded by colorful diamonds and a jagged pink line labeled “peaks and crashes,” suggesting emotional highs and lows. On the right, “PEACE + PURPOSE” appears in blue above the phrase “quiet, durable, directional,” with a calm blue smiling face, a target symbol, and a gentle rising blue line labeled “less exciting, more livable,” suggesting steadiness and direction. Between the two panels, handwritten text says “trade this for this.” A large banner at the bottom reads, “Happiness is overrated, fight for peace and purpose.”

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Luciano Latouche @lucianolatouche.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

I've talked about snowclones before. I found a new one. Gen-Alpha has started saying 'Lowkenuinely'. Then I realized, in some circles, this has morphed into the dark version, 'LowKirkenuinely'. So, we have the template, 'Low-X-enuinely'. Read more here: medium.com/language-lab... #Language

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Luciano Latouche @lucianolatouche.bsky.social · 02/03/2026

For most people, a Creole is a broken version of another language. This couldn't be further from the truth. This is an extensive overview of the Haitian Creole language! #language #Linguistics #Langsky #Languages #Haitiancreole medium.com/language-lab...

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Haitian Creole: The Complete Beginner’s Guide

An overview of the sounds, sentence structure, tenses, nouns, and basic phrases in Haitian Creole

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Luciano Latouche @lucianolatouche.bsky.social · 18/01/2026

Why do words that start with 'cl' - like in the case of - 'claim, - clap, - clip, - claws, - climb, - clasp, - cling', etc... always refer to things that relate to the hands! I discuss the topic of phonestheme here! medium.com/languages-wi... #language #Linguistics #Langsky #Writesky

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Why do Some Words Sound Like What They Mean?

Investigating the relationship between sound patterns/clusters (Phonesthemes) in words and their meaning

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Luciano Latouche @lucianolatouche.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

My story on 'how to learn multiple languages at the same time' has been making its rounds - ranking 1st on Google. You should read it too: medium.com/language-lab...

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How to Learn Multiple Languages at the Same Time

It’s not hard or bad if you do it the right way

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Luciano Latouche @lucianolatouche.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

Read my latest story on linguistic reduplication: medium.com/languages-wi... #Language #Linguistics #Writing #Writingcommunity #Langsky #Writesky

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Luciano Latouche @lucianolatouche.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

Easy peasy, wishy washy, teenie weenie, chit chat, kit kat, flip flop... English is filled with words formed via reduplication. Read more here: medium.com/languages-wi... #Language #Linguistics #Writing #Writingcommunity #Langsky #Writesky

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Luciano Latouche @lucianolatouche.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

Some languages use reduplication to reinforce ideas or pluralize words. Read more here: medium.com/languages-wi... #Language #Linguistics #Writing #Writingcommunity #Langsky #Writesky #illustration

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Luciano Latouche @lucianolatouche.bsky.social · 03/01/2026

Tiktok, Ding dong, Mama, Big bang... Plenty of words are formed by duplicating a word, a syllable, a sound, etc. This is called reduplication in #Linguistics, and I talk about it here: medium.com/languages-wi... #Language #Linguistics #Writing #Writingcommunity #Langsky #Writesky

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Reduplication: Why We Repeat Sounds, Syllables, and Words

And how different languages handle this linguistic phenomenon

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Luciano Latouche @lucianolatouche.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Here is how to breakdown your central idea when writing: - Name the problem! - Explain the cause - Reveal the cost - Offer new perspectives - Provide a method/call to action! #Writing #Writingcommunity #Writer #Writesky #illustration Read more here: medium.com/languages-wi...

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Luciano Latouche @lucianolatouche.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

A second look into your article won't kill you. Remember to proofread it. Some tips: - Take a break between writing and proofreading - Read it out loud! - Read first for spelling errors! #Writing #Writingcommunity #Writer #Writesky #illustration Read more here: medium.com/languages-wi...

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Luciano Latouche @lucianolatouche.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

Self-publishing your article is always an option when you keep getting rejected. Go straight to the audience! #Writing #Writingcommunity #Writer #Writesky #illustration Read more here: medium.com/languages-wi...

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Luciano Latouche @lucianolatouche.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

I prefer having a process to waiting for my muse to speak with me. Charles Bukowsky said: 'If it doesn’t come bursting out of you in spite of everything, don’t do it.' I say... 'Write it anyway!' #Writing #Writingcommunigy #Langsky #Wrtiesky Read more here: medium.com/languages-wi...

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Luciano Latouche @lucianolatouche.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

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Luciano Latouche @lucianolatouche.bsky.social · 15/12/2025

I have a specific step-by-step process for writing a new article... - Start with an idea - Write Title/Subtitle & Draft everything - Gather sources - Break down your idea - Write it out - Polish and proofread your piece - Publish it Read more here: medium.com/languages-wi... #Writingcommunity

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My Recipe For Writing The Perfect Article

The exact 7-step process I follow to write, edit, and publish with ease

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Luciano Latouche @lucianolatouche.bsky.social · 14/12/2025

Got a new job where I'll be speaking 4 different languages on a daily basis. Couldn't ask for more! #language #Languages #Linguistics #Languagelearning #polyglot

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Luciano Latouche @lucianolatouche.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

If you Google ‘the most beautiful languages in the world’, out of 10 results, 6 or 7 are probably going to be Romance languages. Here is why: medium.com/language-lab... #Language #Languagelearning #Linguistics #Langsky #Writesky #Languages #Romance #Romancelanguages

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What Makes Romance Languages Sound So Beautiful

And why is English not one of them?

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Luciano Latouche @lucianolatouche.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

When we think about color, we typically think about how aesthetically pleasing it is to the eye. But it’s more than that. Color is a very profound aspect of human experience and interaction. medium.com/never-stop-w... #Languagelearning #Linguistics #Langsky #Writesky #Language #Languages

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How People Use Color to Communicate

Understanding the language of color

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Luciano Latouche @lucianolatouche.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

When you’re just 2 years old, that year is just 50% of your life. That’s a huge cut already! So, the time to learn a new language is now: Read more here: medium.com/language-lab... #Language #Linguistics #Languagelearning #Languages #Illustration #Writing #Writingcommunity #Langsky #Writesky

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3 Scary Reasons to Start Learning A Second Language Now

A reminder for the complacent language learner

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Luciano Latouche @lucianolatouche.bsky.social · 11/12/2025

- Don't think about the book, think about the next word. - Don't think about the project, think about the next task. - Don't think about stairs, think about the next step Read more here: medium.com/languages-wi... #Quotes #Procrastination #socialmedia #life #inspiration #illustration #Writing

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