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Joker 2 logo revealed... And it’s grammatically all wrong

Time for a rant. And a nitpick. The new Joker logo is out for the upcoming film released in October. And it’s supposed to be 'Joker: Folie À Deux', not 'Joker: Folie Á Deux'...

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UK to introduce British Sign Language school qualification

Students in England will soon be able to learn British Sign Language in schools

The Big Question

Learning languages helps you get ahead in business, says Nestlé Chair

The chairman of Nestlé, Paul Bulcke tells The Big Question’s James Thomas “To be part of or to really enjoy being in a country, there is no better way than speaking in the local language.”

Travel News

Where in Europe speaks the best - and worst - English?

Some of Europe’s most popular tourist destinations are the least proficient in English.

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Oxford's Word of the Year for 2023 is...

Each year, Oxford University Press chooses a word or expression that has reflected the last 12 months and has potential to have lasting cultural significance or provides a snapshot into history. And this year's word is...

Sweden

Sweden ordered to apologise to Tornedalian minority for abuses

A Truth and Reconciliation Commission has made a series of recommendations of how to strengthen the Tornedalian culture and language.

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Inclusive language could be banned from official texts in France

Authors of the law, which concerns official communications in France, said gender-inclusive language was “an obstacle to comprehension and ease of reading.“

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The Collins Word of the Year 2023 is...

The Word of the Year reflects the preoccupations of the time...

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Would you Adam and Eve it? Cockney accents are disappearing in Britain

New research has found three other accents are the defining voices of London in 2023

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You'll never guess how long it took to finish this dictionary

The 39 volumes of the Swedish Academy Dictionary stands as Sweden's answer to the Oxford English Dictionary. And it's just been sent to the printers...

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Most Britons regret not being able to speak another language

A new survey has found that Britons regret not being able to speak another language and want languages taught to GCSE level again.

Culture news

France opens historic cultural space dedicated to French language

Visitors will be able to view the famous Villers-Cotterêts ordinance, signed in 1539 by François I, as well as receive personalised reading recommendations from an artificial intelligence machine.

Lifestyle

National Insult Day: What are the best European insults?

Warning: This article contains profanity and language that some people may find offensive.

Culture news

Why changing València to Valéncia is a political problem in Spain

The subtle but controversial change in the direction of the accent perfectly reflects the division in the Spanish political landscape.

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French-Lebanese author Amin Maalouf to head Académie Française

"The Immortals" have spoken: the Académie Française, custodian of the French language, has elected a new leader.

Culture news

Culture Re-View: The day Egyptian Hieroglyphics were decoded

27 September 1822: The day Egyptian Hieroglyphics were decoded.

World News

Euroviews. On European Day of Languages, I dream of a world with no barriers

Through my work, I've witnessed the profound impact that even basic Arabic language skills can have in fostering human connections and reigniting enthusiasm for education, Simone Britz writes.

Europe News

Member states snub Sánchez's plan to make Catalan an EU language

Member states of the European Union have poured cold water over an ambitious request made by Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.

World News

Euroviews. More and more students are choosing to learn Arabic. Here's why

In today's globalised world, proficiency in multiple languages is highly valued in fields such as diplomacy, national security, education, medicine, business and more, Julia Sylla writes.

World News

Euroviews. The Arabic language should be commonly offered in schools

Arabic is not just a language spoken in Arabic-speaking countries. It is a growing language within Europe’s own borders, and education policy should reflect this reality, Dr Carine Allaf writes.