Slavstvuyte

Dear people,

As I approach the final stages of my MA in General Linguistics, focusing on Theory of Grammar and Cognitive Linguistics, I am actively looking for PhD opportunities starting January 2026 earliest.

With a background in Slavic languages, phonology, and language acquisition, my academic journey has been shaped by a deep curiosity about how languages are structured and processed. Over the past year, I've also gained hands-on experience in conversation analysis, transcription, and intercultural communication through my job at WU Vienna.

Additionally, as a board member and co-founder of The Association of Emerging Linguists, I’ve worked on community building, event organization, and knowledge sharing in the linguistics field.

I am particularly interested in projects related to sound acquisition in Slavic languages - but I’m open to exploring interdisciplinary research avenues!

If you know of PhD positions or collaborations that align with my expertise and interests, I’d love to connect and discuss potential opportunities. Feel free to reach out or share this post within your network!

🔍 Let’s talk linguistics!

Something we all have heard at one point or another - how many Slavic languages can you understand if you already speak one? 🤷‍♀️

This is just like assuming that Swedes can understand German perfectly. And yet, nobody seems to ask the Swedes that question 😅

It's true that our cultures and customs are more intertwined than German and Swedish, but we Slavs don't automatically understand every other Slavic language, just because we speak one (or three 😜)

👉 So how similar are Slavic languages? Keep reading to find out!

2023 was a good year for Slavstvuyte! 🥰

🌻 We started off with a great interview on Burgenland Croatian, followed by a couple of episodes on reduplication. I got the chance to talk to some interesting people, tried out a new format, and ended the year with the mini-series on slang!

Now, the time has come to lower the curtain, at least for this year! Thank you for being a part of another trip around the sun 🥰

Wishing you and your families happy & healthy holidays🎄