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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Complaint upheld against Belgian ticket inspector who said bonjour' in Flanders

Belgium's strict language laws penalize bilingual greetings in regions where only one language is official.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Like English, Spanish is constantly evolving. Unlike some English speakers, we welcome that | Maria Ramirez

The investigative journalist Diana Salinas referred to her craft as la filigrana, the filigree. I wouldn't have used the term in that context, and yet it struck me as perfect to describe the intricate, careful work that investigative reporting requires.
Digital life
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

People Are Sharing Their Favorite Words That Exist In Other Languages But Don't Exist In English (And Some Of These Are Incredible)

Languages harbor unique words that encapsulate emotions or concepts lost in translation, enriching our understanding of human experiences.
Madrid food
fromScary Mommy
1 month ago

These 29 Baby Names Sound Good In English & Spanish

Bilingual families seek baby names that resonate in both English and Spanish without confusing meanings.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Lessons From the Littlest Linguists

Bilingualism showcases linguistic flexibility and cognitive strategies essential for effective language learning.
Code-switching is a strategic tool for bilingual children, not indicative of confusion or deficiency.
Input quality and rich experiences are vital for fostering bilingual language development.
Parenting
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Myths and Realities of Communication Disorders in Bilinguals

Bilingual children are often misdiagnosed with communication disorders due to misconceptions.
Bilingual adults lack appropriate care for communication disorders, affecting treatment outcomes.
Linguistically appropriate services significantly improve results for bilingual patients and families.
fromwww.thelocal.de
2 months ago

How I made sure my German-born children were bilingual in English

As an English-speaking parent in Germany, I know I'm in a relatively privileged position compared with friends whose native languages range from Swedish to Hebrew to Swahili, but it's still far from a straightforward process.
Parenting
#english-language
fromBig Think
2 months ago
World politics

Is English a "killer" language - or is it dying?

English has emerged as a dominant global language, impacting smaller languages and evolving into diverse varieties.
US news
fromtime.com
5 months ago

New Trump Executive Order Will Designate English as Official Language of U.S.

Trump's executive order will designate English as the official language of the U.S., affecting multilingual services.
US news
fromtime.com
5 months ago

New Trump Executive Order Will Designate English as Official Language of U.S.

Trump's executive order will designate English as the official language of the U.S., affecting multilingual services.
more#english-language
fromwww.npr.org
3 months ago

Want to raise bilingual kids? First, let go of a common myth

Raising bilingual kids can feel like a challenge, but with consistency, exposure, and practice, it's possible to successfully teach your child two or more languages.
US news
#hilaria-baldwin
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago
Left-wing politics

The Way Hilaria Baldwin Is Talking About Her Spanish Accent Is Extremely Out Of Touch

fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago
Left-wing politics

The Way Hilaria Baldwin Is Talking About Her Spanish Accent Is Extremely Out Of Touch

Madrid food
fromVulture
5 months ago

Hilaria Baldwin Says Forgetting the English Word for Cucumber Is Normal

Hilaria Baldwin addresses her Spanish heritage controversy and defends her bilingual upbringing and identity on her reality show.
more#hilaria-baldwin
US news
fromBoston.com
5 months ago

Trump to sign order Friday designating English as the official language of the U.S.

Trump to sign executive order making English the official language, rescinding past language assistance mandates.
fromwww.thisislocallondon.co.uk
8 months ago

Learning a Language: The Key to Developing your Brain

Learning a language is essential for deeper cultural understanding and cognitive benefits, such as improved brain function and emotional regulation.
Miscellaneous
fromHackernoon
2 years ago

Training a Bilingual Language Model by Mapping Tokens onto a Shared Character Space | HackerNoon

A bilingual Arabic-Hebrew language model using transliteration shows promising effectiveness, outperforming Arabic-only script models despite a smaller training dataset.
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