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Welsh language heist drama, Dal y Mellt, is being streamed on Netflix with the title, Rough Cut.
Your subconscious sense of identity can influence how much your accent changes.
Pip Williams’ follow-up to her internationally bestselling debut novel explores World War I, women’s rights and sisterhood – but what makes it special is its unwavering attention to the making of books.
Despite increasing use of non-English languages demonstrating broader acceptance of linguistic diversity in a globalized world, films sometimes suggest associations between ‘foreignness’ and villainy.
Honeybees possess one of the most complex examples of nonhuman communication. New research suggests that it is learned and culturally passed down from older to younger bees.
Polyglot texts — texts that use many languages — have become increasingly common as writers document struggles between regimes of European hegemony and decolonizing movements.
Turkey vs. Türkiye? When a country changes its name or requests changes to the spelling of its name, there are almost always political motives.
Indonesia hasn’t made a strategic effort to push bahasa Indonesia in Australia. That’s in stark contrast to how French and other languages are promoted in Australia, including through cultural events.
Using a code helps distinguish youth sexual culture from that of adults and authorities.
Phrases like ‘I suppose’ and ‘I would argue’ can project a lack of confidence when speaking.
Welsh place names often reflect local legends, fauna and topography. The coining of English names to replace them has sparked an ongoing campaign to protect them.
New research shows that post-coma patients who appear to be in a minimally conscious state can still mentally react to language. This finding could help improve their diagnosis and treatment.
The word ‘queer’ has a history as a widely used and respectful term in the LGBTIQA+ community, as well as being a slur.
There are many benefits to being bilingual.
Canada’s population is more diverse than ever, with many different languages represented. Government policy must reflect that diversity and offer meaningful support to minority languages.
The extraordinary Chinese writing system has over 4,000 core complex characters – and they’ve been getting more complex over time.
People in the Gurindji community of Kalkaringi in northern Australia call their sign language ‘Takataka’.
Denmark, despite its cold and gloomy winters, is full of people who consistently rank among the happiest in the world.
It’s not just you – there’s a reason swearing is so satisfying.
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