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A Teach Yourself Linguistics Linkfest from Mutual Intelligibility

Looking to teach yourself linguistics? Mutual Intelligibility was a year-long project to help curate free linguistics resources online for people who are trying to teach or learn linguistics, and now all of its posts are collected here for you. 

Crash Course Linguistics

A structured introduction to linguistics. Each post contains a 10-12 minute video from Crash Course Linguistics, plus supporting resources on the same topic including exercises with answer keys. 

Week 0 - Preview

Week 1 - Introduction

Week 2 - Morphology

Week 3 - Morphosyntax

Week 4 - Syntax

Week 5 - Semantics

Week 6 - Pragmatics

Week 7 - Sociolinguistics

Week 8 - Phonetics, Consonants

Week 9 - Phonetics, Vowels

Week 10 - Phonology

Week 11 - Psycholinguistics

Week 12 - Language acquisition

Week 13 - Historical linguistics and language change

Week 14 - Languages around the world

Week 15 - Computational linguistics

Week 16 - Writing systems

Resource Guides

Longer, more comprehensive guides to a few common intro linguistics topics. 

Introduction to IPA Consonants - Resource Guide 1

Introduction to IPA Vowels - Resource Guide 2

Introduction to Morphology - Resource Guide 3

Introduction to Constituency - Resource Guide 4

Introduction to World Englishes - Resource Guide 5

Introduction to Languages around the World - Resource Guide 6

3 Links Posts

Quick highlights of three relevant links about a specific topic, with a short description for each. 

3 Links about Linguistics Teaching

3 Links for Second Year Syntax Videos

3 Links for Second Year Phonology

3 Links for Natural Language Processing

3 Links for Semantics and Pragmatics

3 Links for Sociolinguistics

3 Links for Second Year Psycholinguistics

3 Links for Field Methods

3 Links for Articulatory Phonetics

3 Links for Writing Systems

3 Links for Gesture Studies

3 Links for Linguistics Communication (lingcomm)

3 Links for Evidentiality

3 Links for Linguistic Discrimination

3 Links for Linguistics Careers Outside Academia

3 Links for Schwa

3 Links for the Linguistics of Emoji

3 Links for Proto-Indo-European

3 Links for Second Language Acquisition

3 Links for Zero Morphemes

3 Links for Internet Linguistics

3 Links for Language Revitalization

3 Links for Online Teaching

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Leak College textbooks, not nudes…

UPDATE

I noticed a renewed interest in this post. I originally posted this when I was still in undergrad and found these helpful. Since that time some of these sites have either become defunct or the domains have been taken over by spam and malware. There is a need for new links. If you find them, post them.

Continuing the work of Christopher Rice,

http://gen.lib.rus.ec http://textbooknova.com http://en.bookfi.org/ http://www.gutenberg.org http://ebookee.org down http://www.manybooks.net http://www.giuciao.com down http://www.feedurbrain.com now questionable http://oll.libertyfund.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=380 http://www.alleng.ru/ down http://www.eknigu.com/ taken over by spam http://ishare.iask.sina.com.cn/ （如果你看懂汉字） http://2020ok.com/ http://www.freebookspot.es/Default.aspx http://www.freeetextbooks.com/ down http://onebigtorrent.org/ taken over by spam http://www.downeu.me/ebook/ down http://forums.mvgroup.org http://theaudiobookbay.com/ down

Please don’t just ❤, reblog for the masses. Add on to the list if you find useful links

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Reblog this if it’s okay to send you an ask or a message to be friends.

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Welcome back!!

hi! kou here (´｡• ᵕ •｡`) it’s been… who knows, 2 years? it’s wild, i totally forgot the email to this account and freaked out for an hour hahah. i was on pinterest and chanced upon my own post and was like, wow! forgot i did that! 

i’m not sure if anyone following me is even active ;-; nevertheless!! after all the strange events i’ve been through in the past year, i’ve decided to start posting again (๑˃ᴗ˂)ﻭ 

if you’re still around and,,, remember me (lol) i hope you’ll support me in the following posts to come, promise they’ll be better than before ☆ 

if you’d like, please send me messages about how you’ve been, i’d love to chat with anyone who still uses tumblr ^^ 

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Tumblr may be kind of dead, but the people that are on here definitely make a good community! Welcome!!

Hello!

So, it seems like tumblr is kinda dead rn, which is disappointing :(

Nevertheless! I’ve decided to make a blog to document my A Levels, as I’m desperately struggling for motivation ahaha…

As of September, I’ll be in year 13 (my final year of school!), which is actually terrifying, so I really do need to get my arse in gear and actually try to get decent grades

The subjects I take are history, French, and law, which I suppose is a more uncommon combination of subjects for a study blog. I only ever seem to see STEM subjects talked about on here and the GYG forum on TSR :(

If anyone happens to see this who is currently doing any a levels or has finished them, please feel free to message me etc, it’d be nice to have people to chat to!

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I’ve finally gotten around to working on my capstone project. I’m probably going to be writing about bilingualism and its effect on the prefrontal cortex and cognitive function! 

things left to do:

get the topic approved by TA

write up classics application 

full moon meditation and intention setting

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I went to a metaphysical shop for the first time and bought 2 crystals (selenite and opalite) that I was instantly drawn to when I went into the shop! I also tried timeboxing yesterday to give more (and very necessary) structure into my routine that I can actually start getting my work done. The brown paper came from the bag that the crystals were in!

24th July - What is your favorite vacation memory?

that feeling when you finally come home and you think to yourself "home sweet home"

25th July - What was is your favourite event or day in the summer?  Are you a ‘summer person’ or do you prefer it when it is colder?

I like when the weather is a little colder, like during the fall time where it's cool but not cold. As for my favorite day in the summer it's the last day of school :)

26th July - What is your typical daily routine in the summer?

It depends, I usually have a similat schedule as school in terms of waking up early and going to work, and then coming home to eat and relax. This year bc of corona my schedule has kind of gone out of whack. I just do anything whenever I feel like it.

27th July - Do you stay indoors or outdoors more in the summer?

I stay as much as I can indoors. It's too hot in the summer to go out most of the time.

28th July - How do you stay motivated to study during the summer?

A lot of it is setting deadlines for myself and using a reward system. "If I can get this done, then I'll binge watch the next season of this show"

29th July - Have you done or are you planning to do any activities (such as work experience, summer schools or watching lectures) other than normal work during the summer?

I've mentioned this already but I'm currently writing my CAPSTONE project for a neuroscience course! Very exciting, lots of work but I think it'll be worth it.

30th July - Beach or Swimming pool?

neither I can't swim!

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Stop buying from Muji.

It’s being reported that Muji uses cotton produced by Uyghur Muslims in Chinese concentration and labor camps, specifically in Xinjiang. Obviously, the atrocities being done to the Uyghur Muslims are horrific, and a company profiting off of said atrocities is disgusting.

I know Muji is wildly popular on studyblr, but I’m asking you to think about real humans being forced into labor camps. As an average citizen, we only have two ways of imposing our power: by voting and by being deliberate with our money. Do not give Muji your money.

Do not support Muji. Do not support concentration camps. Do not support the violation of civil rights. Stay aware, read the news, and be a critical consumer.

Articles and petitions linked here:

ABC Net article: https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.abc.net.au/article/11645612

BBC article: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.bbc.com/news/amp/business-50312010

The Independent Article: https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/chinese-cotton-uk-government-important-uighur-muslim-labour-a9478501.html%3famp

Change.org Petition - Stand up for the Uyghur Muslims in China: https://www.change.org/p/stand-up-for-the-uyghur-muslims-in-china-antonioguterres-amnesty-un

StopGenocide.org - Close the Camps: https://www.stopgenocide.org/close-the-camps/

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hey I'm also Cornell 2024 and I happened upon your account by chance. what's up? I'd love to add you on socials/ talk! :)

Hell yea! I’ll DM you!

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AHHHHHH BOKUTO LITERALLY GIVES ME LIFE... “We are the protagonists of this world...” or “the world is cheering me on...” AHHHHHHH :,^))) precious baby

Stuff is starting to really get busy… I have a capstone project, writing assignments from IYNA, a followup with my teacher on my AP score appeal, a practice test to finish writing as well as Cornell clerical work to get through. I even deleted TikTok because the procrastination was getting too much!!! 😅

22nd July -  What is your dream vacation?

getting to stay at home with my loved ones and my friends :)

This is part of the summer study challenge from @myhoneststudyblr​

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Elemental tag! Was tagged by @katsvdies :)

Rules: bold what applies to you & italicize your aspirations

air

i have small hands / i love the night sky / i watch small animals and birds when i pass them by / i drink herbal tea / i wake to see dawn / the smell of dust is comforting / i’m valued for being wise / i prefer books to music / i meditate / i find joy in learning new truths from the world around me

fire

i don’t have straight hair / i like to wear ripped jeans and overalls / i play an organized sport/ i love dogs / i am not afraid of adventure / i love to talk to strangers / i always try new foods / i enjoy road trips / summer is my favorite season / my radio is always playing

water

i wear bracelets on my wrists / i love the bustle of the city / i have more than one set of piercings / i read poetry / i love the sound of a thunderstorm / i want to travel the world / i sleep past midday most days / i love dimly lit diners and fluorescent signs / i rewatch kids’ shows out of nostalgia / i see emotions in colors not words

earth

i wear glasses or contacts / i enjoy doing the laundry / i am a vegetarian or vegan / i have an excellent sense of time / my humor is very cheerful / i am a valued advisor to my friends / i believe in true love / i love the chill of mountain air / i’m always listening to music / i am highly trusted by the people in my life

aether

i go without makeup in my daily life / i make my own artwork / i keep on track of my tasks and time / i always know true north / i see beauty in everything / i can always smell flowers / i smile at everyone i pass by / i always fear history repeating itself / i have recovered from a mental disorder / i can love unconditionally

Looks like I’m Air! 👁👅👁

Tagging @honeyandmatcha and @studyloves

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Stuff is starting to really get busy... I have a capstone project, writing assignments from IYNA, a followup with my teacher on my AP score appeal, a practice test to finish writing as well as Cornell clerical work to get through. I even deleted TikTok because the procrastination was getting too much!!! 😅

22nd July -  What is your dream vacation?

getting to stay at home with my loved ones and my friends :)

This is part of the summer study challenge from @myhoneststudyblr​

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Featuring the math section of a test I’m writing for the tutoring place I’m working at!

19th July - What did you do during the summer when you were a young child?

used to hang out with my parents as an only child

most of the time went to summer school/extra prep for the upcoming school year

watched a lot of anime and stayed home to stay out of the sun

20th July - Do you usually go on vacation during the summer?

not really!

21st July - What is the best vacation you have ever been on? (note: does not have to have been during summer)

road trips to cool places in New Jersey, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania... watching other people's lives pass by was interesting to say the least

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15th July - Do you have a specific goal for this summer?

I tend to avoid the concept of goals and rephrase my mindset to reflect this question: "Was this summer meaningful?" If I have even just one thing that I got out of the summer, then I've succeeded in a way.

I am expecting to write a literary review paper for the neuroscience course, post content on my social medias (especially a youtube video), and mentally prepare for freshman year of college.

I imagine some takeaways from this summer are a couple of Youtube videos, 2 months worth of revitalizing my Chinese, and many many many posts on my Instagram (@prooductivity) and Tumblr :)

This is part of the summer study challenge from @myhoneststudyblr

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14th July - Have your plans changed at all because of the pandemic?

Because of the pandemic, my plans and the logistics of my stay at Cornell are vague. I'm not sure when pre-enrollment begins, when dorm assignments come out, etc. A lot of things are stuck in processing. Though I did find a roommate and we still chat!

Conversely, I've found a lot of time to pursue all the hobbies I ever wanted to do. I had a brief moment where I wanted to abandon bullet journaling altogether, but then in beginning of July, I realized that I actually really missed it. I've also dabbled in embroidery, and most of my free time is spent practicing with my tarot deck and researching on the side. (If you're curious, I have the classic Rider-Waite Tarot deck!)

I've also spent more of my time for resume builders like online volunteer opportunities and positions.

As embarrassing as it is to admit, I don't really know how to cook. But I made my very own avocado toast with sunny side eggs the other day, so I think I'm heading in the right direction? If you have beginner cooking recipes I can try out, don't hesitate to enlighten me :))

This is a part of the summer study challenge from @myhoneststudyblr

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July 13th -  What are your plans for this summer?

peep the bokuto “do it for him meme” because please he is most precious 

I have a lot of plans that ended up compounding on top of one another. Here are some to list a few:

I'm starting my very own studyblr, studygram, and a Youtube Channel! Which means I;m learning how to edit pictures and videos... the whole shbang

I'm enrolled in an international neuroscience course provided by the IYNA, the International Youth Neuroscience Association. You can check them out here: https://youthneuro.org/ I'm also a MYELIN Content Creator so I'm part of a team responsible for writing material for a free neuroscience curriculum. More on this later!

My boss asked me if I can start writing making sample questions for his tutoring place. And I also will probably have to tutor some students virtually.

In the meantime, I'm getting ready for a completely new chapter of my life: college life at Cornell University. I'm moving on campus in late August, not to mention figuring out the classes I want to take, what I want to major in... Quarantine has really given me time to deliberate my life choices...

Also I’ve decided to write all my journal entries in Chinese starting today!

This is the first day of the summer studying challenge from @myhoneststudyblr 

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I was put into Chinese school in 2nd grade, and I didn’t stop going to school until 11th grade when I finally dropped out. It was exhausting and stressful. I constantly felt guilty for not excelling in my own family’s language and for not being able to speak Mandarin all too well or to read at a native’s fluency.

Now that it has been almost 2 years since I’ve studied Chinese, I’ve decided to go through each of these textbooks lesson by lesson, and hopefully at the same time build up the confidence to speak my mother tongue again.

Seeing this post really inspired me to let go of the bad experiences I’ve had with Chinese!!!! So thank you so much :)))

🌼how to restart learning a language🌼

i’ve recently gone through a language break, taking 5 months out to reassess my future. i really want to get back to learning Japanese, so here are my tips for restarting that language you might have been neglecting!

reassess your goals. its likely that if you’ve taken an extended break, your life has changed a little and there may be some new priorities taking over. reassess what you want to get out of restarting your language journey so it’s easier to plan around your day

make small targets that can be reached easily. for a short while, you’ll have to work hard to get your head back into the swing of learning a language. making small goals can really up your productivity because you wont be discouraged by big expectations at first!

slowly immerse yourself. immersion is widely known as a good supplement to your language learning. while you’re in the early stages of relearning a language, it’s really fun to start rewatching that subbed anime you lost track of, or listen to that spanish band you loved so much. it will help your brain get back ‘into’ the language, and you’ll have fun along the way!

revisit your notebooks. if you’re anything like me, you have a ton of notebooks and stacks of random note paper lying around untouched since you dropped out of your language. do your best to collect them up, sort through the useful stuff and then, get a blank notebook and rewrite all of your notes. your brain wont have forgotten everything but starting a new notebook will give you incentive to learn, as well as solidifying the information you already learnt!

take it slow. your brain is a muscle that needs exercising. if you havent been using your language brain for a while, don’t try and run a marathon without training first! there’s no rush. your journey is yours, and yours alone. take it as slow as you need to to start learning your language again and get back into the studying swing of things

🌼good luck on revisiting your language journey!🌼