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Language Tips is an online magazine created by a group of language experts dedicated to exploring the world of linguistics and language learning. We publish insightful articles, research-based guides, and honest reviews of learning tools to help readers understand languages from every angle, how they work, how we learn them, and how they shape communication across cultures.

What Is Corrective Feedback in Language Learning?

Corrective feedback in language learning is any response that helps a learner notice, understand, and correct an error in their language use. It can happen in speaking, writing, pronunciation practice, grammar exercises, conversation classes, online tutoring, peer review, or digital learning tools. ...

Language Learning Psychology July 1, 2026

What Is Interlanguage?

Basics July 1, 2026

Inflection vs Derivation

Vocabulary & Grammar July 1, 2026

What is body language?

Body language is the use of physical behavior to communicate meaning. It...

Language & Culture July 1, 2026

What is verb conjugation?

Verb conjugation is the change of a verb form to show grammatical information such as person, number, tense, mood, aspect, or voice. In many...

Vocabulary & Grammar July 1, 2026

What Is a Calque?

A calque is a word or phrase created by translating the parts of a word or expression from another language directly into the target language. It is also called a loan translation because the meaning is borrowed, but the actual sounds or letters of the original word are not borrowed.

Vocabulary & Grammar June 30, 2026

What Is Polysemy?

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Vocabulary & Grammar June 30, 2026

What Is Grammatical Case?

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Vocabulary & Grammar June 30, 2026

What Is Epenthesis?

Epenthesis is the insertion of one or more sounds into a word or phrase. The inserted sound may be a vowel, a consonant, or a short transitional sound that helps speakers move from one sound to another more easily.

Pronunciation & Listening June 30, 2026

What Is the TORFL Russian Test?

A complete guide to the TORFL Russian test, covering A1–C2 levels, grammar, reading, listening, writing, speaking, certificate validity, and preparation strategies.