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What Countries Speak Mandarin? The Answer May Surprise You

When you think of Mandarin, you probably think of China. But the world's most spoken language is also an official…

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The Billion-Dollar Dialogue: How a Nation’s Language Policy Shapes Its Economy

Beyond culture and identity, a nation's language policy has a powerful, measurable impact on its economy. From Switzerland's multilingual GDP…

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“Je me souviens”: How the Fight for French Forged Modern Quebec

The motto on every Quebec license plate, "Je me souviens" (I remember), is the key to understanding the province's modern…

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The Emperor’s Fading Echo: The Precarious Survival of the Manchu Language

Once the official language of China's last imperial dynasty, Manchu is now on the verge of extinction with only a…

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The Welsh Not: A Controversial Practice in the History of Language

Introduction The Welsh Not is a fascinating yet contentious chapter in the history of languages. It was a practice used…

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Are There Two Norwegian Languages?

Most people may be surprised to learn that there are two Norwegian languages: BokmÃ¥l and Nynorsk. Not dialects, mind you,…

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Spanish in Africa: The Story of Equatorial Guinea

Among the languages spoken across the vast continent of Africa, Spanish has a unique and intriguing tale. Unlike English, French,…

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