Cultural Perception - FATSIL

Australian Indigenous languages

Why Some Languages Have No Words for Left and Right

language limits spatial terminology

Only by exploring how language shapes thought can we understand why some cultures lack words for left and right.

Mary
18. August 2025

reconstructing extinct languages history

Language & Knowledge

Reviving Extinct Languages: How Linguists Reconstruct the Past

Discover how linguists reconstruct extinct languages and uncover the secrets that help…

Mary
30. October 2025

creating community vocabulary resources

Language & Knowledge

Developing Community Dictionaries: Recording Vocabulary for the Future

For communities aiming to preserve their unique language, developing dictionaries…

Mary
30. October 2025

indigenous words in aussie

Language & Knowledge

Loanwords: Indigenous Influence on Australian English

Originating from Aboriginal languages, loanwords shape Australian English and reveal…

Mary
29. October 2025

australian indigenous language classification

Language & Knowledge

Mapping the Family Tree: Classification of Australian Indigenous Languages

Studying the classification of Australian Indigenous languages reveals intricate family…

Mary
29. October 2025