UN to Promote News in Local African Languages
The United Nations (UN) is ready to partner with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) to promote production of news in local languages across...
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Cornish Making a Comeback
In the UK’s South West, efforts to revitalize Cornwall’s indigenous language Kernewek are stronger than ever.
The ancient language can be traced back 4000 years...
Ghana: Increase in Chinese language learning
Chinese language learning in Ghana is at an all-time high, according to Emelia Agyei-Mensah, registrar of the University of Ghana.
Speaking at a recent language...
Language Diversity at Risk
New research accompanying the launch of a grammar database, has revealed a potential loss of significant, global linguistic diversity.
Postdoctoral researcher Hedvig Skirgård and Associate...
Kyiv Rejects Russian
According to a survey, 33% of Kyiv’s residents have switched from speaking Russian to Ukrainian since Putin’s invasion a year ago. About 46% said...
Haitian Creole is a Living Language
(May 2023) Marleen Julien celebrates Haitian Heritage Month with recognition of the vibrancy and growing importance of Kreyòl Ayisyen
French Tests May Be Required for Migrants
Lawmakers are increasing efforts to make it harder to stay in France long term if you don’t speak French. A new immigration bill presented...
Moldovan Parliament rules Romanian as national language
The parliament of Moldova has approved a law on referring to the country’s national language as Romanian rather than Moldovan in the constitution and...
A.I. ‘Stars’ at Cádiz Congress of Spanish Language
Last month, the 9th International Congress of the Spanish Language was held in Cádiz, Spain.
This year’s theme focused around language, multiculturalism and interculturality, running...
France: Language defenders take legal action over ‘Franglais’
Language defense groups in France are taking legal action over a so-called “excessive” use of English and mixed English and French terms, by public...
UK Amps Funding for Chinese Capabilities
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has announced an increase in funding to amplify skills and knowledge on China, for government staff. This includes training...
Italian Watchdog Rejects Gender-Neutral Symbols
The institutional language "guardian" of Italy has decided...
Spain leads digital reading revolution in Spanish language market
Results from recent data on digital reading show that Spain currently tops charts in the Spanish-speaking world for numbers of digital readers and book...
