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A unique language spoken by 2,500 people in central Sweden will start being taught in preschool.
In subtle (and not-so-subtle) ways, our language reflects societal attitudes.
Politicians should cut the language deficit for the sake of voters.
Bilinguals think differently depending on the language they’re operating in.
There’s nothing like raising an infant to help galvanise one of the greatest debates in modern linguistics.
This Anzac Day the words “lest we forget” will often be spoken. It’s a usage that we don’t otherwise hear. Why do linguistic fossils such as “lest we forget” linger – and how do they help us remember the fallen?
Speaking more than one language isn’t just about getting better job propspects or superior brain power.
Don’t listen to the naysayers. New ways of communicating have created a wealth of new opportunities to harness – and study – language.
Given the chance to be creative, young people shine.
How we talk about illness is an individual process but some want there to be a right and wrong way.
Europe is famously tesselated, with different cultural and language groups clustering in different regions. But how did they all get there? And how are they related?
Are tests to prove asylum seekers come from where they say they do impossible to do fairly?
Language is traditionally associated with the left side of the brain. But Mandarin speakers are using the right side.
There has been a 16% decline in the number of first degree language students since 2007.
The Macquarie Dictionary last week named “mansplain” its word of the year for 2014. The Dictionary defines mansplain as: verb (t) Colloquial (humorous) (of a man) to explain (something) to a woman, in…
I recently stumbled upon a post that describes the process of literary translation as “soul-crushing.” That’s news to me, and I’ve been engaged in literary translation for the better part of four decades…
New technology has the habit of making certain professions redundant. Power looms put cotton workers out of job, leading to the rise of the Luddites. Word processors put an end to the typing pool. Now…
There is increasing evidence that bilingualism can affect how the brain works. Older, lifelong bilinguals have demonstrated better cognitive skills in tasks that require increased cognitive control. These…
Australians aren’t well known for their articulation. From Kath and Kim to Kylie Mole, we’re the first to poke fun at our poor speech habits. But are our word choices reflecting badly on our common or…
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