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Language learners take up Ukrainian on Duolingo in show of solidarity

Language learning app Duolingo Inc have stated that over 1.3 million people took up Ukrainian as a language to learn after the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February in a show of solidarity.

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Macron tours New Orlean's French Quarter and greeted by locals

To the sound of the trombone, the French president swayed and clapped to the sound of the welcoming jazz band, alongside his wife Brigitte Macron

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6 must-know European phrases to understand the climate crisis

Climate change is a global problem - but the debate often takes place in English. Here are some must-know European phrases to help you wrap your head around it.

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Hand of Irulegi: Oldest known ancient Basque text discovered in Spain

The oldest text in ancient Basque known to date has been discovered in the Spanish region of Navarre, inscribed on a bronze hand over 2,000 years old.

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Rare Scots dialect among all the languages the Queen could speak

As representatives of the country, the Royal Family use their language skills in a number of different ways.

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Lost in translation: Ten awkward language mix-ups

How do you cope when you accidentally tell your French mother-in-law about an intimate medical problem? Here are some of the Euronews’ staff funniest misadventures in language learning.

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The language app designed to save minority European languages

The app IndyLan was designed to help people learn minority languages, but a lack of funding post-Brexit is holding it back.

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Cornish: The minority language that needs more speakers

Cornish is spoken by around 600 people in the UK. Although there's only a handful of people who still know it, it's history predates the English language.

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Six present ideas for culture-loving dads on Father’s Day

If you're searching for an idea that you can purchase online at the last minute, then here's our list of experienced-based gifts for culture-loving dads.

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This is Europe's other song contest, for minority languages only

They call it the “Eurovision of minority languages,” but the title would be reductive of what Liet International actually represents.

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Taylor Swift's Shake it Off: A masterclass in Latin grammar

A newly-published textbook for Latin teachers encouraged them to use 21st-century references to bring language-learning alive. One of the examples was Taylor Swift.

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Aphasia: What we know about the brain condition affecting Bruce Willis

The actor’s family said he was diagnosed with aphasia, “which is impacting his cognitive abilities”. But what do we know about this condition?

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How to be prepared for culture shock as a digital nomad

When you are past the honeymoon phase, all the changes in your life can feel overwhelming. But there are ways to get ahead of the stress before you even leave.

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Dinnae wheesht: Scots language campaigners speak up for census return

There's been a revival of the Scots language in recent years, with an estimated 1.5 million speakers. Campaigners say a new census this month will give them even more status and services.

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René de Obaldia: 'Oldest guardian of the French language' dies at 103

Fellow novelists, playwrights, and members of the Académie Française have come together to express their grief at the loss of one of the country's most revered voices.

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Wordle spoilers: Twitter suspends bot account for revealing answers

The account was found to violate the platform's policy by "annoying" users struggling to overcome the daily word game by non-consensually sending them the right answer.

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Ladino: Meet the guardian of a Jewish language close to extinction

A hundred years ago it was the most spoken language in Thessaloniki. Now, Jacky Benmayor is the only speaker left. And he's on a mission.

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Only speak English? You’ll get by easily in these European countries

If languages aren't your strong point, the English Proficiency Index has ranked the best places in Europe for English speakers.

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1500 languages could be lost by the end of the century, says new study

What does that mean for Indigenous populations around the world?

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What are the most mispronounced words of 2021?

Newsreaders have stumbled over these words, but where do the biggest tongue-twisters of 2021 come from?