Creating alien languages can range from more human-like to completely strange and unique based on alien features.
Truly unspeakable alien languages may not be of interest to readers, questioning their purpose in storytelling.
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The Alien Languages
Alien languages are discussed in this episode, with a focus on constructing languages for extraterrestrial beings. The podcast explores different approaches to creating alien languages, ranging from more human-like ones to languages that are completely strange and based on unique alien features. The speaker questions the purpose of making alien languages and whether they are necessary for storytelling. It is suggested that truly unspeakable alien languages may not be of interest to readers.
Mixing Tense and Aspect
A listener asks if the hosts have ever experimented with mixing tense and aspect into one concept. The listener describes their own experience of mixing tense and aspect, resulting in a strange point of view verb meaning. The hosts express their curiosity and encourage the listener to share more specific information about their language, including examples, to better understand how they approached mixing tense and aspect.
Feedback: Five-Star Reviews
The hosts express gratitude for receiving two five-star reviews on iTunes. They appreciate the positive feedback and the encouragement from listeners. The reviews describe how the podcast has provided helpful information and inspiration for conlangers, both beginners and more experienced ones. The hosts highlight the importance of reviews in helping the podcast reach a wider audience.
We talk a little about what we like and dislike about alien languages — and what concepts we think are actually likely to work. Then we reveiw Ebisédian. Top of Show Greeting: Cardonian Conlang: Ebisédian Feedback: Five-Star Reviews: Great for both people interested in conlanging and linguistics in general by stingerbrg I’m fairly new at the... Read more »
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