Protolanguages & Conlang Youtubers & More
As a worldbuilder one thing big thing I occasionally decide to take part in is protolanguages and conlangs. Worldbuilding a language can be quite difficult. One thing that has helped me tremendously is a select few channels, communities, and resources.
Biblaridion
Youtuber number one being showcased today. His whole channel is all about conlanging, worldbuilding, and fun biology stuff. He has amazing tutorials in working on protolanguages and conlangs.
A repository of tutorials and discussions on conlanging, speculative biology, and other assorted worldbuilding topics, with the aim of showi
Etymology Nerd
I don't think this guy is human, but we're all going to pretend he is for now. You want to know anything about languages, conlangs, linguistics, dialects, etymology, anything words and language- look to this guy. He not only is incredibly entertaining, but I have learned so much from him in the very little time I've discovered his content.
i have a harvard linguistics degree. follow for more linguistics
Learning About Language First
A good place to start is learning about the nuances and funnies of language. One of my favorite videos in this category is this one. Go explore, look into languages you like or want to learn, etc.
r/conlangs
Some of Favorites:
Tsevhu (Koilang) by Koallary
Language that is drawn through the lens of an inked out koi pond. Yes, you are looking at a poem. Yes. A whole poem right there.
A'e'i'a (Dolphin Language) by Etymology Nerd
I can't make this shit up. Don't worry he has more animal languages, and has even started created Creole between them.
Baksami (Circular Script) by MeatThatTalks
CIRCLE SCRIPT! CIRCLE SCRIPT! CIRCLE SCRI-
