What do you look for in a textbook? What suits you best?

Is there something to be said about the benefit of being able to differentiate between the two languages having an impact on production? I feel like no, but it’s an interesting thought 🤔

In class today: numbering systems in a language are fascinating. Can we spread them along a spectrum from “logical” to “less so”? Bc if so, Chinese numbers feel very logical to me, English so-so, French solidly no, and Russian is wild 😳 Thoughts? #langsky#linguistics

It’s honestly so good so far. I love Amanda Montell’s writing in general but this book seems especially relevant to today’s social climate. When you read it lmk 😄

I feel like this is how religions get started 😂 phenomenal picture! I didn’t know we even had owls in the Everglades!

I love to see Bill Bryson 💕 and England: A Natural History looks cool too! Great haul!

I can’t wait to read “How to Become the Dark Lord and Die Trying” 😂 I saw it at Barnes & Noble and instantly cracked up at the title

How have you been learning Swedish so far? (I’m glad you’ve found a place you’re happy to be in!)

There’s an old Bavarian word that refers to when your eyes go out of focus and, rather than focussing them again, you just stare at nothing for a bit. The word is Goaßschau, which means “goat stare”

Never trust one who lies and says you don’t need another copy 😂