LLH Archive / field notes on language
Essays, practical guides and language records for people who want to understand what they are learning, not only complete another lesson.
TL;DR: Reviving and preserving lost or endangered languages helps protect cultural heritage, historical knowledge, and linguistic diversity. The disappearance of…
Read articleTL;DR: Chamicuro, an Arawakan language of the Peruvian Amazon, is now dormant, with only a handful of elderly speakers recorded…
Read articleTL;DR: Sounding more professional in English as a Spanish speaker comes down to clarity, structure, and control, not perfection. Strengthen…
Read articleTL;DR: The schwa (/ə/) is the most common vowel sound in English and appears in unstressed syllables. It sounds like…
Read articleTL;DR: Most English Pronunciation Mistakes made by Latin American professionals aren’t grammar problems. They’re sound, stress and rhythm issues. Common…
Read articleTL;DR: This Cambly review finds that Cambly is best suited for learners who want flexible, conversation-focused English practice with native…
Read articleTL;DR: This Verbling review shows that the platform is best suited to serious learners who want structured, one-to-one lessons with…
Read articleTL;DR: Inari Sámi is a small but resilient Indigenous culture rooted around Lake Inari in northern Finland. With its own…
Read articleTL;DR: This Preply review shows that the platform offers flexible, one-to-one tutoring with a wide range of subjects and price…
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