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Did you know that Native American Hand Talk might be the ancestor of modern sign languages? 🤔 In my latest video, I explore the history of this ancient gesture-based communication system, its connections to ASL and other sign languages, and its role in Native American history.
Don't hesitate to check it out if you're interested in sign languages or Native American legacy.
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[EN] The history of North Africa is intricate and, in many ways, enigmatic. The media often presents this region as a monolithic expanse inhabited solely by Arab Muslims, a portrayal that fails to capture the rich linguistic diversity that characterizes this part of the continent. Over millennia, North Africa has been shaped by a multitude of peoples and cultures.
For the discerning traveler, this complexity becomes particularly apparent in the mountains, where a vibrant tapestry of languages and tribal affiliations emerges. In the Atlas Mountains, it is not uncommon to encounter individuals, both young and old, who are unfamiliar with Darija, the Moroccan dialect. This phenomenon undoubtedly extends to Kabylia as well. I was astonished to learn that many people in Ouarzazate and Tafraoute speak Tachelhit exclusively with their families. This revelation prompted me to delve deeper into a seemingly simple yet profoundly complex question: how did Arabic become the dominant language in this region?
Exploring this question is equally complex, with some aspects remaining speculative. However, it is clear that the Amazigh tribes played a significant role in this process, a fact that they often overlook today.
If you’re intrigued by this facet of North African history, I invite you to check out the latest video on the channel!
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تاريخ شمال إفريقيا معقد، وفي نواحٍ عديدة، غامض. غالبًا ما تُقدِّم وسائل الإعلام هذه المنطقة كامتداد أحادي الثقافة يسكنه العرب المسلمون فقط، وهي صورة لا تعكس التنوع اللغوي الغني الذي يميز هذه المنطقة من القارة. لقد شكلت شمال إفريقيا على مر العصور مجموعة متنوعة من الشعوب والثقافات.
بالنسبة للمسافر المتأمل، تصبح هذه التعقيدات واضحة بشكل خاص في الجبال، حيث تظهر لوحة نابضة بالحياة من اللغات والانتماءات القبلية. في جبال الأطلس، ليس من غير المألوف أن تصادف أفرادًا، سواء من الشباب أو كبار السن، غير مألوفين بالداريجة، اللهجة المغربية. ولا شك أن هذا الظاهرة تمتد أيضًا إلى منطقة القبائل. لقد أذهلني أن أتعلم أن العديد من الناس في ورزازات وتافراوت يتحدثون التشلحيت فقط في المنزل. هذه الحقيقة دفعتني للتعمق في سؤال يبدو بسيطًا ولكنه معقد بشكل
عميق: كيف أصبحت العربية اللغة السائدة في هذه المنطقة؟
إن استكشاف هذا السؤال معقد بنفس القدر، حيث لا تزال العديد من الجوانب تبقى في نطاق التكهنات. ومع ذلك، من الواضح أن القبائل الأمازيغية لعبت دورًا مهمًا في هذه العملية، وهي حقيقة غالبًا ما تتجاهلها اليوم.
إذا كنت مهتمًا بهذا الجانب من تاريخ شمال إفريقيا، أدعوك لمشاهدة أحدث فيديو على القناة!
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Have you ever wondered how Mao Ze Dong and the Chinese language inadvertantly paved the way for modern predictive text systems and computer input methods? Problably not. But I'm sure you're dying to know. Well I've just posted a video where I explain just that. Don't hesitate to check it out!
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Hello language enthusiasts!
I have just published a new video on the influence of Arabic on European languages (mostly English, Spanish and French). Don't hesitate to have a look if you're interested in this question!
أهلا يا جماعة.
لقد نزلت فيديو جديدًا حول تأثير اللغة العربية على اللغات الأوروبية (خاصة الإنجليزية والإسبانية والفرنسية). لا تترددوا في مشاهدته إذا كنتم مهتمين بهذا الموضوع!
See you again,
J.
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Hello again!
I have just published the English version of my latest video on the history of French in Africa. If you're interested in the history of colonisation through the lens of languages, don't hesitate to check it out!
Merci,
J.
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Hello language enthusiasts. I have just published a new video on the history of French in Africa up until the Independence period. Don't hesitate to check it out if you're interest ^.^
The video is in French with subtitles.
Bonjour à tous ! Je viens de publier une vidéo sur l'histoire du français en Afrique. N'hésitez pas à y jeter un coup d'oeil si le sujet de la colonisation vous intéresse ^.^.
A bientôt,
J.
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Hello language enthusiats. I've just published a new video on the history of the Persian scripts. Don't hesitate to check it out if you haven't already!
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Have you ever wondered to what extent Chinese influenced the Japanese language?
Both languages do belong to two very different language families. However, they also share striking similarities.
I discuss the topic in my latest video!
皆さん、日本語と中国語はどれくらい似ているか、ご存知ですか？日本語と中国語は全然違う語族に属しているのですが、日本語は漢語から大きな影響を受けました。このテーマに興味があれば、是非最新の動画をチェックしてみて下さいね!
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Hello fellow language enthusiats!
I hope you're all well. I have just posted a new video on Arabic: 'Is Arabic a dead language'?
Most linguists regard MSA as a dead language because it has no native speaker. However, does this claim make sense?
Find out here 👇
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Bonjour à tous !
I hope you're all well. Summer is coming to an end here in the Northern hemisphere and for a lot of us, this means going back to school, college or... work.
I hope you had a lovely summer and wish you the best for the new term, especially when it comes to language learning 😁
I recently posted two videos: one my progress in Japanese and another on the history of the Arabic language. Please don't hesitate to check them out.
I'll probably post another one soon on learning Arabic.
See you around!
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