To many non-speakers, German sounds angry, harsh, or even intimidating - but is it really? This documentary explores why the language has such a reputation, breaking down the sounds, rhythms, and ...

Here’s one of the least interesting paragraphs you’ve ever read: “Last night I opened the front door to let the cat out. It was such a beautiful night that I wandered down to the garden to get a ...

TikTok user Diego Rivas has received millions of views for his videos that capture what different languages sound like to people who do not speak the language. “Gibberish”: Rivas, who uses the handle ...

A pioneering German researcher decodes newborns’ cries. Here’s what they reveal. By Sophie Hardach This story was originally published on Nov. 14, 2019 on NYT Parenting. In a sunny hospital room in ...