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French education programs in Québec come under fire for racist materials
As Quebec’s provincial government attempts to tighten its language policy and adopt more pro-French legislation, many non-Francophones are protesting what they deem nationalistic and...
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How French made its mark on the English language
An estimated 80,000 English words are of French origin, with expressions like “c’est la vie” or “je ne sais quoi” a common part of...
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Word Tips survey sheds light on Americans' interest in foreign languages
Perhaps one of the most common negative stereotypes of the average US resident is a general ignorance of other cultures and languages distinct from...
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Linguistic gender bias goes further than you may expect
Researchers at New York University have found that the English word “people” may not be as gender-neutral as you might think.
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Solving the language gap in scientific research
Just how much scientific research is being obscured due to language barriers?
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Olivia Rodrigo, other nominees bring ASL interpreters to Grammys
Several news outlets and deaf individuals commended Best New Artist winner Olivia Rodrigo for conducting interviews alongside an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter —...