Launched in 1887, Esperanto aimed to offer a constructed language that was easy to learn, understand and even help to promote world peace. Despite the passing of almost 140 years, speakers say it's ...

A less-discussed aspect of Tolkien is the way he used constructed language in his writing. Tolkien is widely regarded as the most influential author on the fantasy genre...period. A less-discussed ...

Ancient proverbs can be helpful in adjusting our language and behavior in ways that can benefit every generation. They have become ancient because they work. One example: “A gentle answer turns away ...

Languages like English, French, Japanese, and Swahili are natural languages; they have evolved over time, within a community of speakers, with a shared culture, to facilitate communication. At an ...

In a linguistic arena once dominated by self-serious constructed languages, goofiness has gained a foothold. By Sam Corbin Sam Corbin has now seen enough “Minions” memes to last her a lifetime. The ...

They call themselves Conlangers. In English, that means "constructed language makers." You'd have to ask Sarah Higley for the Tayonoth translation, though. Tayonoth is a language she and a few friends ...

"It's been quite a remarkable event in my life," says linguist Paul Frommer, recalling his first encounter with James Cameron. Searching for someone to develop a constructed language for a ...

Why invent a language? In one sense, all languages are invented, even English. But while the genesis of so-called natural languages are lost in the mists of time, we can often, more easily, pinpoint ...