Languages
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Being bilingual slows brain ageing, and can prevent Alzheimer’s
It therefore seems obvious that bilingualism is much more common than many of us might assume. This is an increasingly visible fact…
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Language induces an identity crisis for the children and grandchildren of Latino immigrants
They would speak to her sons in Spanish, before quickly adding in the same language, “How awful! You don’t understand…
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In Russia’s war against Ukraine, one of the battlegrounds is language itself
In the media, this language shift is frequently portrayed as recent, dating back to the Russian invasion of February 2022.…
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A Change of Command and Political Contestation in Pakistan
The generals promise not to get involved, but if the dispute turns violent, they may feel compelled to intervene. Samina…
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Effort to recover Indigenous language also revitalizes culture, history and identity
Many actions throughout history put pressure on tribal communities to abandon the use of their languages. Daryl Wade Baldwin The…
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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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