Speaking vs. Writing: Insights into the Slovenian Language

In a recent episode of the Jezikanje podcast on Val 202, Dr. Kaja Dobrovoljc, a computational linguist from the University of Ljubljana and the Jožef Stefan Institute, shared fascinating findings regarding the nuances of the Slovenian language.

Dr. Dobrovoljc’s research highlights that spoken Slovenian is often less syntactically diverse compared to its written form. Her studies reveal that people tend to self-correct more frequently during private conversations than in public speaking. Interestingly, the data also suggests that men self-correct more often than women during speech. These insights provide a deeper understanding of how linguistic patterns shift depending on the medium and social context.