linguistics

Looking for a faster way to learn a language? Try historical linguistics

A new study conducted by UBC English professor Dr. James Stratton finds that one of the best ways of fast-tracking your language acquisition may be to learn a bit of language history – at least when it comes to learning a historically related language.

Dec 20, 2022

UBC's Christine Schreyer

The race to save endangered languages

Saving languages from extinction is crucial, says Christine Schreyer ahead of International Mother Language Day.

Feb 20, 2014

A mother tongue for the Man of Steel

A mother tongue for the Man of Steel

UBC linguist Christine Schreyer worked with producers of the Hollywood blockbuster Man of Steel to develop a new language for Superman’s home planet of Krypton.

Jul 4, 2013 - by Paul Marck