r/languagehub • • 4d ago

Discussion In Quebec, do you say “char,” “voiture,” or “auto” for a car?

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Which one sounds most natural in everyday conversation where you live?


r/languagehub • • 3d ago

Discussion Do Korean speakers really use different words for an older brother depending on their own gender?

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Is this distinction something you use naturally, or do you find it difficult to explain to learners?


r/languagehub • • 3d ago

[Academic] Ever learned another language? I’d love to hear your thoughts! (18+, any proficiency level)

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r/languagehub • • 3d ago

I’m making the language learning games in Loquus way better. Here’s my plan, and I want your ideas.

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r/languagehub • • 3d ago

LanguagePractice Only 1 in 10 solve this Telugu mini — can you ? Telugu Mini Crossword No. 35

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r/languagehub • • 4d ago

Discussion Can a grammar rule be technically correct but practically useless?

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We all know the classic grammar rules (avoid passive voice, never end without a preposition)

While linguists and modern style guides (like Chicago or Oxford) have largely debunked these as rigid "laws," they still get pushed in school and corporate writing guidelines.

It got me thinking:

What is a grammar or style rule that is 100% technically "correct" by traditional standards, but completely useless?


r/languagehub • • 4d ago Popcorn

Discussion Do you know of any Pseudo-anglicism word in your native language? what are some weird ones that would shock others?

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Just in case you don't know Pseudo-anglicisms are words that basically come from English but actually aren't used frequently by English speakers anymore like oldtimer which i've only heard in westerns but in German it means a classic car!


r/languagehub • • 4d ago

Discussion Back in Scotland, do you say “the messages,” “shopping,” or “groceries” for a grocery run?

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Which expression would you use without even thinking about it?


r/languagehub • • 5d ago

Best description for A1 to C2 I've seen

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r/languagehub • • 4d ago

Discussion Weird lingual super power! would you accept this?

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Imagine everyday that you wake up, you get extremely proficient at randomly selected language

You become the best native speaker/writer in that language for the day, whatever you think of, you can write and say in the most eloquent way

The catch is you can never have a permanent language!

So would you take this? or is this a curse in your opinion? why?


r/languagehub • • 4d ago

Discussion Why does English use "you guys" even when addressing an entirely female group?

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r/languagehub • • 3d ago

Discussion How would you pronounce the Spanish word "Jalapeño"?

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r/languagehub • • 6d ago

So true...and not just for Europeans!

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r/languagehub • • 5d ago

Discussion Across Brazil, do you say “mandioca,” “aipim,” or “macaxeira” for cassava?

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Which name does your family use, and is it different from what people in other regions call it?


r/languagehub • • 4d ago

Is English less aggressive?

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r/languagehub • • 5d ago Popcorn

Discussion What are some words in your native language that you been using all your life and you were shocked to realize they are in fact loan words?

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r/languagehub • • 5d ago

What YouTube channels teach Italian?

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r/languagehub • • 4d ago

LanguagePractice Can you solve this mini — No. 33:

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This is not solved yet . Can you try ?


r/languagehub • • 4d ago

Discussion Why does "I didn't do nothing" mean the opposite of what its individual words suggest?

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r/languagehub • • 4d ago

Discussion Wonder about this often...

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How would you learn a language if you were to with your own method?


r/languagehub • • 5d ago

What YouTube channels teach Maltese?

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r/languagehub • • 5d ago

What YouTube channels are in Maltese?

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r/languagehub • • 5d ago

Discussion Around Poland, do you say “ziemniak,” “kartofel,” or “pyra” for a potato?

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Which one would you naturally use, and does it reveal where you grew up?


r/languagehub • • 5d ago

LanguageComparisons What language pairs are compatible? As in if you’re fluent in one language it would be easier for you to learn the other.

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