Language is described as the principal method of human communication consisting of words used in a structured and conventional way, conveyed by speech or writing; however, language is not merely restricted to the two—certain gestures contribute to the art too. The old phrase “sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me” seems to be a fallacy, for words truly possess … Continue reading Language of love

What is something that is always around us? For some people, the answer might be nature, for others, it could be cats or for another person, it might be cards (definitely not me, though). However, it is language that is universally around us and an integral part of many building blocks of society. Throughout history, language was not just limited to words, phrases, syllables or … Continue reading The Secret Language:

Via the global stardom and the colossal cult-like following of global K-pop groups like BTS, Got7, Blackpink and Twice, Korean culture has seen a massive rise in its popularity all around the globe, something which is attributed to increasing accessibility to technology and social media. This steep hike in popularity is visible within all sectors of culture; tv shows (Squid Game), Cinema(Parasite), Food (Dalgona Coffee) … Continue reading Gangnam Style, Bts and Squid Game: The linguistic consequences of the Korean Wave

“We often tell our students.’The future’s in your hands.’ But I think the future is actually in your mouth. You have to articulate the world you want to live in first.” – Ocean Vuong. History has witnessed this idea countless times; those who dare to bring change, cannot do it without language.  It is the core trait that holds the sheer power of awakening a … Continue reading Faiz Ahmed Faiz; a symbol of revolution

Language is interesting. Sure, Urdu classes were a menace and English made you want to rip your hair out but if you really think about it, none of the bonds we share or the things we hold dear could have existed had it not been for language. When I found out that the theme for this month was centered on this, I went through a … Continue reading The Cat in the Bag and Other Stories Your Teachers Never Told You

As humans, the need to express one’s desires and feelings is inborn, while the skill of communication through language is acquired. The first thing that is expected of an infant is to utter a few syllables—this shows the significance of language in our lives. Even when mankind had not yet developed the intellect to form words, pictorial scripts such as the hieroglyphics in Ancient Egypt … Continue reading Through the Time Machine: A Commentary on Language, History and Racism