Arabic Teaching Hub Opens in Abu Dhabi
Zayed University in Abu Dhabi has launched an Arabic education hub to help the Emirates’ drive to encourage wider use of the language. The Zai Centre will explore how Arabic is taught across the...
UNESCO Commits to Inclusive Multilingual Education
“Language is a tool, but the goal is not simply to exchange one language for another but to have an educational and social project,” explained Adama Ouane of the UNESCO Institute of Lifelong Learning...
French-Speaking World Connects in Tunisia
The 18th Summit of La Francophonie, held in Djerba, Tunisia, last month, attracted national leaders from an array of French-speaking countries who worked together to define new decade-long guidelines to ensure a broader influence...
Spanish Controversies in the US
Political Misinformation
During last month’s midterm elections, misinformation and conspiracy theories were circulating among Spanish-speaking communities, especially in South Florida, raising fears that they could discourage some Latinos from voting.The most widely spread false narrative...
Welsh Revival at World Cup
When Team USA drew with Wales in the group stage of the World Cup in Qatar, fans the world over were charmed by the famously tuneful Welsh singing voices, however few realized that their...
Canada’s Languages Diversify
The number of Canadians who mainly speak a language other than English or French at home grew...
Algeria Opts for English Elementary Classes
Algerian president Abdelmadjid Tebboune has announced that the former French colony and overseas territory will start teaching English in elementary schools later this year.
“French is a spoil of war, but English is an international...
Celebrate International Sign Languages Day
Sign languages unite us!
The International Day of Sign Languages is a unique opportunity to support and protect the...
Latvia May Restrict Russian
Latvia, a former member of the Soviet Union that shares a border with Russia, could move to restrict the Russian language in workplaces, according to the country’s deputy prime minister.
Jānis Bordāns, who also serves...
Puerto Rico Teachers Get 30% Pay Rise
Approximately $215 million in previously awarded American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds have been disbursed to schools across Puerto Rico to help meet the needs of students and educators. The funds can be used for...