Patrice and Rachel compare the verbal expressions of emotion and onomatopoeia from eleven different languages! It turns out that while there is a wide spectrum of variation, we seem to have an underlying core reaction when we experience different emotions. For sounds to express things we do, like eating, kissing, or crying, we have some noticeable … Continue reading Episode 4: The Sounds of Emotions Around the World
We discuss fascinating Spring festivals and traditions from around the world. From the more sober Holy Week in Spain to the Thai New Year festival, Songkran, where people pelt each other with water, this episode has a bit of everything, so you definitely don't want to miss it! A special thanks to Patti, who told … Continue reading Episode 3: Spring Festivals Around the World!
On the challenges and benefits of going somewhere when you don't speak the language. We also give you some protips that will make your endeavor easier. Thanks to our listener who submitted his hilarious story of trying to find a hat for his girlfriend in a souvenir store. To submit your own Lost in Translation … Continue reading Episode 2: Going Somewhere When You Don’t Speak the Language
Welcome to our show! We are Patrice and Rachel, the language nerds. In this episode, we talk about our backgrounds, why we love language, what to expect from the show, and linguistic relativity. Stay tuned for a Lost in Translation moment from each of us at the end. If you want to submit your own … Continue reading Episode 1: Introducing the Language Nerds!