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  1. My Persian Corner

    Born to Iranian parents in Alabama, Pontia lived in Madrid, Bologna, Berlin, and Santiago before settling in Tehran. On My Persian Corner, she shares “experiences, knowledge, and insight into a misunderstood country… to dispel misconceptions and stereotypes about Iran and its people and culture.”
    Culture
  2. ArabLit

    The blog Arabic Literature is managed and curated by M. Lynx Qualey. She also oversees ArabLit Quarterly, a magazine published four times a year, and co-hosts BULAQ, a book-centric podcast. Together, these projects focus on Arabic literature, art, news, and much more.
    Academia
  3. Shady Characters

    “Here you’ll find un­usual marks of punc­tu­ation, books and book his­tory, and everything in between.” Keith Houston’s Shady Characters is full of smart, thoughtful writing on the secret lives of punctuation marks.
    Books
  4. Quam Proxime

    Kathryn Hume works in the artificial intelligence sector, but has a background in philosophy and literature. On her blog, she publishes essays that bring together her interests in tech, language, culture, and more.
    Art
  5. CMOS Shop Talk

    At the Shop Talk blog, the editors and staff of the Chicago Manual of Style bring clarity, education, and amusement to anyone who works with words.
    Education
  6. George Lakoff

    The blog of George Lakoff, professor of cognitive science and linguistics at the University of California at Berkeley and author of the influential book on how language influences public policy, Don’t Think of an Elephant.
    Culture
    The blog of George Lakoff, professor of cognitive science and linguistics at the University of California at Berkeley and author of the influential book on how language influences public policy, Don't Think of an Elephant.
  7. Proof Perfectly

    Language lovers, rejoice — Proof Perfectly, the personal site of proofreader Sara, features posts on writing, grammar, and the art of editing.
    Language
  8. About Words

    At About Words, the official Cambridge Dictionaries Online blog, language lovers can find posts on new words, etymologies of trending buzzwords, and discussions of grammar and slang.
    Education
  9. The Electric Agora

    Billing itself “a modern symposium for the digital age,” The Electric Agora publishes essays on wide-ranging topics, from science to philosophy, by a team of multidisciplinary thinkers.
    Academia
  10. Mother Tongues

    Ellen Rykers explores linguistics, anthropology, and biology, with an emphasis on Earth’s disappearing languages. She writes about language and science in an engaging way, and includes fun drawings in her posts.
    Language
    Ellen Rykers explores linguistics, anthropology, and biology, with an emphasis on Earth’s disappearing languages. She writes about language and science in an engaging way, and includes fun drawings in her posts.
  11. Sentence First

    Stan Carey, based in the west of Ireland, blogs about the English language in an engaging, accessible way. Sentence First is his popular blog on linguistics, words, grammar, and more.
    Language
    Stan Carey, based in the west of Ireland, blogs about the English language in an engaging, accessible way. Sentence First is his popular blog on linguistics, words, grammar, and more.
  12. Sesquiotica

    “Words are delicious and intoxicating,” writes James Harbeck of his blog, Sesquiotica. “So why not taste them like a fine wine?” He focuses on language and linguistics, and compiles a category called Word Tasting Notes, in which he explores his aesthetic appreciation of words.

    Language
    "Words are delicious and intoxicating," writes James Harbeck of his blog, Sesquiotica. "So why not taste them like a fine wine?" He focuses on language and linguistics, and compiles a category called Word Tasting Notes, in which he explores his aesthetic appreciation of words.
  13. Language: A Feminist Guide

    Author and academic Debbie Cameron blogs about the English language, debunks common myths, and explores linguistic issues that are of interest to contemporary feminists. She’s the author of The Myth of Mars and Venus and editor at Trouble & Strife.
    Culture
    Author and academic Debbie Cameron blogs about the English language, debunks common myths, and explores linguistic issues that are of interest to contemporary feminists. She's the author of The Myth of Mars and Venus and editor at Trouble & Strife.
  14. Stroppy Editor

    Stroppy Editor is the personal blog of Tom Freeman, an editor in London. “Like almost all jobs, mine is sometimes dull and sometimes frustrating,” he writes, “but I get to play around with words, which I enjoy.” Here, he blogs about language, editing, grammar, and more.
    Language
    Stroppy Editor is the personal blog of Tom Freeman, an editor in London. "Like almost all jobs, mine is sometimes dull and sometimes frustrating," he writes, "but I get to play around with words, which I enjoy." Here, he blogs about language, editing, grammar, and more.
  15. Not One-Off Britishisms

    Author, journalism professor, and language lover Ben Yagoda digs deep into the creeping (and often entertaining) presence of British expressions and usage in American English.
    Commentary