Unlocking the Universe of Languages
Beyond culture and identity, a nation's language policy has a powerful, measurable impact on its economy. From Switzerland's multilingual GDP boost to the EU's single market, we explore how decisions…
The motto on every Quebec license plate, "Je me souviens" (I remember), is the key to understanding the province's modern identity. It recalls a history where French was sidelined and…
Once the official language of China's last imperial dynasty, Manchu is now on the verge of extinction with only a handful of native speakers left. This is the story of…
Introduction The Welsh Not is a fascinating yet contentious chapter in the history of languages. It was a practice used in some Welsh schools during...
Most people may be surprised to learn that there are two Norwegian languages: Bokmål and Nynorsk. Not dialects, mind you, but officially recognized and taught...
Among the languages spoken across the vast continent of Africa, Spanish has a unique and intriguing tale. Unlike English, French, and Portuguese, which are commonly...
Linguistics is a fascinating field, a testament to the evolutionary processes of communication and its essential role in human society. Within this vast domain, one...