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'I just felt so much shame about being raised in the Irish language' - The How to Gael podcasters on helping a generation discover a gra for Gaeilge

Louise Cantillon and team highlight the significance of bilingualism and rural experiences through their popular podcast.

Letters from Our Readers

Language influences thought, shaping perception of time and concepts.

English vocabulary has adapted through historical changes, reflecting flexibility in language use.

Bilingual experiences highlight the limitations of expressing emotions in a non-native language.

'I just felt so much shame about being raised in the Irish language' - The How to Gael podcasters on helping a generation discover a gra for Gaeilge

Louise Cantillon and team highlight the significance of bilingualism and rural experiences through their popular podcast.

Letters from Our Readers

Language influences thought, shaping perception of time and concepts.

English vocabulary has adapted through historical changes, reflecting flexibility in language use.

Bilingual experiences highlight the limitations of expressing emotions in a non-native language.

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Sonia Sotomayor Gets A School Named In Her Honor

Equality in education is essential for achieving equality among people in the United States.

#language-policy

Train conductor's bilingual morning greeting raises hackles in Belgium

A bilingual greeting by a conductor sparked a political debate in Belgium over language policy and inclusivity in a linguistically divided nation.

Beidh an Ghaeilge ar comhcheim leis an Bhearla i moltai ura Chomhairle Bheal Feirste

Proposal for bilingual signs and logos in Belfast City Council.

Employees have the option to work in bilingual or English only environment.

Train conductor's bilingual morning greeting raises hackles in Belgium

A bilingual greeting by a conductor sparked a political debate in Belgium over language policy and inclusivity in a linguistically divided nation.

Beidh an Ghaeilge ar comhcheim leis an Bhearla i moltai ura Chomhairle Bheal Feirste

Proposal for bilingual signs and logos in Belfast City Council.

Employees have the option to work in bilingual or English only environment.

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OPINION: Your personality changes when you speak another language, but that's not always a bad thing

Language shapes perception and emotional processing, influencing how bilingual individuals interact with the world.

The mother tongue evokes stronger emotional memories compared to a second language.

#language-learning

Learning a Language: The Key to Developing your Brain

Learning a second language enhances cognitive abilities and cultural understanding.

15 French Speaking Celebrities (You Might Be Surprised!) - Frenchly

Celebrities can speak French fluently due to various reasons like education, family background, or personal interests.

Some celebrities have spent time in France or with French partners to enhance their French language skills.

When kids have more than one mother tongue DW 02/21/2024

Growing number of children raised with multiple languages simultaneously

Different methods of multilingual education exist

When kids have more than one mother language DW 02/21/2024

Children grow up with multiple languages worldwide

Different methods for multilingual education exist.

Learning a Language: The Key to Developing your Brain

Learning a second language enhances cognitive abilities and cultural understanding.

15 French Speaking Celebrities (You Might Be Surprised!) - Frenchly

Celebrities can speak French fluently due to various reasons like education, family background, or personal interests.

Some celebrities have spent time in France or with French partners to enhance their French language skills.

When kids have more than one mother tongue DW 02/21/2024

Growing number of children raised with multiple languages simultaneously

Different methods of multilingual education exist

When kids have more than one mother language DW 02/21/2024

Children grow up with multiple languages worldwide

Different methods for multilingual education exist.

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How to write UX copy for a multilingual audience

Translating word-for-word is inadequate for creating effective UX copy for multilingual audiences.

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.

Review: Bilingual 'Paradise' pulls back the curtain on picture-perfect Puerto Rico

The play 'Paradise' skillfully weaves Spanish and English to explore Puerto Rico's socio-political landscape.

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'Will they pass as British?': The challenges of raising bilingual kids in Sweden

Children raised in bilingual households may develop a mix of accents and language influences.

Parents' proficiency and environment play a significant role in shaping children's language development.

When kids have more than one mother tongue DW 02/21/2024

Children around the world are growing up with multiple languages simultaneously.

Different approaches like 'One person, one language' and 'Away from home versus at home' are used in multilingual education.

'Will they pass as British?': The challenges of raising bilingual kids in Sweden

Children raised in bilingual households may develop a mix of accents and language influences.

Parents' proficiency and environment play a significant role in shaping children's language development.

When kids have more than one mother tongue DW 02/21/2024

Children around the world are growing up with multiple languages simultaneously.

Different approaches like 'One person, one language' and 'Away from home versus at home' are used in multilingual education.

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Opinion | Harris Gonna Code Switch

Language is increasingly recognized for its dynamic nature, especially through social media and public discourse.

Criticism of code-switching reflects societal biases against linguistic adaptability, evident in responses to public figures like Kamala Harris.

Can You Lose Your Native Tongue?

Language immersion can deeply affect identity and behavior, blurring boundaries between languages and cultures.

Award-winning authors launch their new children books at Luna Press

A tribute to young bilingual migrants and celebrating the journey of learning two languages.

California Teacher Shortage Hinders Transitional Kindergarten and Bilingual Education Goals | KQED

Transitional kindergarten benefits dual language learners in low-income households, promoting bilingualism and academic success.

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