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A collection of resources about cultural differences, this compilation explores the diverse ways in which cultural backgrounds influence individual behaviors, communication styles, and social interactions. It provides insights into key themes such as cross-cultural communication, the impact of globalization on cultural identity, and the signific...
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Article

The way it makes her feel - Renata Flores, a Peruvian singer, embraces her Quechua heritage

Catchy lyrics in the idiom of the Inca Empire | The Americas (2021)


Article

Computing for deaf people - The race to teach sign language to computers

Paying attention to what deaf users actually want is vital | Science & technology (2021)


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The Long Linguistic Journey to 'Dagnabbit'

This piece of pseudo-profanity is what's known as a taboo deformation—a word we say when we don't want to say the word. (2018)


Article

Why Do Canadians Say 'Eh'?

The story behind Canada’s most distinctive verbal tic. (2017)


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America’s fastest growing foreign language is from south India

No, it's not Hindi. One Indian community is growing like no other in the US. Between 2010 and 2017, the number of native Telugu speakers in t... (2020)


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Want to be more rational? Multilingualism might be the answer | World Economic Forum

We make more measured decisions when thinking in another language, but we're also less likely to be accurate, researchers say. (2019)


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Why are some languages spoken faster than others? - Daily chart - The Economist

New research suggests that different tongues, regardless of speed, transmit information at roughly the same rate (2019)


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Learning Language in Chunks - The New York Times

How we learn languages in canned phrases, and what that means for the teaching of English. (2019)


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500 Days of Duolingo: What You Can (and Can’t) Learn From a Language App - The New York Times

Free language learning apps often promise the world — but don’t expect fluency from one. Here’s what to expect before you sign up. (2019)


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Opinion | Why It’s So Hard to Learn French in Middle Age - The New York Times

I knew I’d never sound like a native. But shouldn’t I be much better than this? (2019)


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Expats often struggle to pass on their languages - The Economist

“YOU UNDERSTAND grandmother when she talks to you, don’t you, darling?” The girl nods. Johnson met her—and her Danish mother and English father—at ... (2019)


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Kenya will start teaching Chinese to elementary school students from 2020

Mandarin will be taught as a foreign language alongside French, Arabic, and German. (2019)


Article

How the English Failed to Stamp Out the Scots Language

Against all odds, 28 percent of Scottish people still use it. (2018)


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This is how tiny changes in words you hear impacts your thinking || Fast Company

In a fascinating look at language, a Professor George Lakoff lays out how political parties can sway supporters with tiny tweaks in word choice. (2018)


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The weasel voice in journalism - The Economist

ON MAY 14th, as Palestinians massed at the Gaza Strip’s border, Israeli soldiers fired on them, killing around 60 people. Shortly afterwards, the N... (2018)


Article

Duolingo Suddenly Has Over Twice As Much Language Learning Material

The free app’s new leveling-up design lets enthusiasts start developing advanced skills even when they are just starting out. (2018)


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The scientific, efficient way to learn languages: "spaced repetition" | Quartz

Before your trip abroad, you hit the flashcards hard. You memorized how to say essential words and phrases like "hello," "where is the bathroom," a... (2018)


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Language Learning for the Dispassionate

How to keep going when you're not feeling it (2018)


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The status of Arabic-speakers in Israel - The Economist explains

THE Israeli parliament is a rowdy place at the best of times. Last month things got especially tense. Betzalel Smotrich, a right-wing lawmaker, ca... (2018)


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Is Serbo-Croatian a language? - The Economist explains

SOME 17m people in Bosnia, Serbia, Croatia and Montenegro speak variations of what used to be called Serbo-Croatian or Croato-Serbian. Officially t... (2018)


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Why the French are arguing over a small dot - The Economist explains

IN FRANCE, questions of language often touch off fiery national debates. Just last year reforms meant to simplify tricky spellings—including the op... (2018)


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My Forgotten Language | Discover Magazine

How the brain can lose — and reclaim — an abandoned mother tongue. “I don’t remember my first language anymore, or at least not most... (2018)


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Is India a country or a continent? - Banyan

It is more integrated than the European Union, but less unified than the United States "IN A speech to London’s Constitutional Club in 1931, Win... (2017)


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Milan’s beloved but endangered dialect - Losing language

THE 2015 World's Fair, held in Milan, was an unexpected success. It showcased a sleek, self-confident city, all trendy architecture and eco-friendl... (2017)


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How multilingual is France? | The Economist

“HOW can you be expected to govern a country that has 246 kinds of cheese?”, Charles de Gaulle once famously complained of France. In the wake of t... (2017)


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How many languages are there in the world?

7,099 languages are spoken today, but just 23 languages account for more than half the world’s population. Roughly a third of languages are now ... (2016)


Article

The power of the comma

The Economist, 2017: "The punctuation mark most likely to start fights between grammar gurus (2017)


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How many words do you need to speak a language? - BBC News

The vocabulary required to be understood in another tongue may not need to be vast. (2018)


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How our brains cope with speaking more than one language - BBC Future

Speaking a second or even a third language can bring obvious advantages, but occasionally the words, grammar and even accents can get mixed up. (2022)


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Why being bilingual is good for your brain | BBC Ideas

What does bilingualism do to the brain? And are there benefits to being bilingual? Turns out there are lots of upsides. 🧠Made by Black Lab FilmsSub... (2023)


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Counting to 100 in French with a NYC Cabbie

"THERE'S FOUR NUMBERS, FOR JUST ONE NUMBER" SCHOOL FRIENDLY VERSION: https://youtu.be/vx2Ru0J6I9Q Cool Camera Guy: https://www.youtube.com/user/Tri... (2019)


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Y Combinator - VIPKID Cindy Mi and Qi Lu Share Advice for Entrepreneurs Building Global Companies

Y Combinator Published on Jan 16, 2019 Cindy Mi is the founder and CEO of VIPKID. VIPKID is a 1-on-1 teaching platform where children in China le... (2019)


Video

How did English evolve? - Kate Gardoqui | TED-Ed

What is the difference between "a hearty welcome" and "a cordial reception"?... (2018)


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Where did English come from? - Claire Bowern | TED-Ed

When we talk about ‘English’, we often think of it as a single language... (2018)


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One Simple Method to Learn Any Language

Scott Young & Vat Jaiswal | TEDxEastsidePrep, Published on Apr 24, 2015 While few of us will ever take on the ambitious challenge of learning four... (2017)


Podcast

Audio Of The Week: Luis von Ahn, Founder and CEO of Duolingo – AVC

Luis von Ahn is a terrific entrepreneur and computer scientist. He is the founder of our portfolio company Duolingo. In this podcast he talks about... (2018)


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Preply - Online language tutors

Looking for a tutor? Preply is the best platform for private online lessons with a flexible payment system and affordable prices. Book your first l... (2022)


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Use YouTube to improve your English pronunciation

With more than 30M tracks, YouGlish gives you fast, unbiased answers about how English is spoken by real people and in context. Use YouTube to im... (2019)


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The world's largest ranking of countries and regions by English skills -- EF

The 8th edition of the EF English Proficiency Index ranks 88 countries and regions by their English skills. (2018)


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SuperMemo - Want to remember everything you'll ever learn? Surrender to this algorithm.

Learn a new language at your convenience and remember it for good! Just submit to the SuperMemo algorithm. We provide you with the technology that ... (2018)


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DuoLingo: Learn a language for free

Duolingo is the world's most popular way to learn a language. It's 100% free, fun and science-based. Practice online on duolingo.com or on the apps! (2018)


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