Languages
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Britain’s multilingual children: ‘We speak whatever language gets the job done’
For many three-year-olds growing up in the UK, it’s challenging enough to learn and master one language, usually English. Eleanor…
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Modern language GCSEs continue to fall in popularity – but new research shows language knowledge will last you a lifetime
But this isn’t true. Language knowledge will stay in your brain for decades. Monika Schmid The Conversation In 2022, around 25,000…
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Here’s why people might discriminate against foreign accents – new research
You might even adopt one spontaneously if quoting from The Godfather. Shiri Lev-Ari The Conversation On the face of it,…
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Friday essay: how do I understand who I am, when my family have hidden themselves from recent history?
Rifts like these are commonplace in my family, where people fall out with each other like dealt cards. Natalie Kon-yu…
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Tool use and language skills are linked in the brain – and practising one improves the other
But in recent years, neuroscience research has returned to this idea and offered new insights. Authors The Conversation Notably, studies…
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Kowanyama Aboriginal language program revives cultural connection
Kowanyama, north-west of Cairns, is home to three distinct language groups that were almost eradicated. Mark Rigby ABC News But…
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The English language dominates global conservation science – which leaves 1 in 3 research papers virtually ignored
But our new research reveals how important scientific knowledge in other languages is going untapped. Tatsuya Amano The Conversation This oversight squanders…
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Trojan War retold as a sprightly, well-paced bit of epic theatre
The Trojan Women, one of his greatest plays, shows this spectacularly: not only is it a staggering lamentation for the…
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Why translators should be named on book covers
This lack of transparency is misguided and unfair. Jennifer Croft The Guardian Translators are like ninjas … Why translators should…
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Moved by words: how poetry helps us express our feelings
Gorman has been described as bringing poetry to the masses. Maria Takolander The Conversation However, when it comes to the…
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After losing their son, these parents are backing a water safety campaign that reaches migrant communities
At 15 years old, Riing Doar was school captain and wanted to one day be a scientist. Biwa Kwan &…
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Reaching African audiences in their mother tongue: one film’s ongoing legacy
Across the continent, though, millions of school pupils aren’t taught in their mother tongue. Nick Higgins The Conversation Zambia, for…
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Don’t be afraid to pass your first language, and accent, to your kids.
Australia is a multicultural society. Authors The Conversation There are different traditions, cultures, accents and languages all over … Don’t…
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Uganda’s Museveni Clings to Power – But Trouble Lies Ahead
But the contested election, marred by fraud claims, illustrated many citizens’ frustration with his administration. Murithi Mutiga ICG In this…
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Four tips for learning language through film and TV
By captivating your attention and arousing your curiosity, these formats can instil a positive attitude towards learning. Neophytos Mitsigkas The…
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You’re using the term Orwellian wrong.
Chances are, you’ve seen George Orwell’s name thrown around a lot in the past week on social media, either by…
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