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Israel

‘World’s largest Arabic lesson’ held in Israel after nation-state law

The event sought to offer a “creative way instead of a violent way” of responding to the controversial law, which declared Hebrew the language of the state and gave Arabic a “special status”.

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Euroviews. It's not Orwell's Newspeak: Why we must take charge of shaping our language | View

We need new ways of resisting the rhetoric of power addicts in the 21st century.

United Kingdom

Less than half of English teens learn a foreign language

Less than half of English pupils choose to learn a modern foreign language at school, a new report has found.

Russia

All the Russian football phrases you need to know for the World Cup

Going to the World Cup, or are you just looking to shout at the TV in your best Russian? Here are all the phrases you need to know in under a minute, including how to order vodka...

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France

Macron's faux pas after calling Australian leader's wife 'delicious'

French President Emmanuel Macron made a gaffe when he was talking about the wife of Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull.

World News

‘Critical period’ for learning new language, says study

The “critical period” for learning a new language is much longer than scientists had previously thought, according to a new study.

World News

German student invents own language

From Klingon to Dothraki, invented languages have gained popularity in recent years. One German student has created his own language called Garadálava — and he tells Euronews how it’s done.

World News

Learn Klingon: Duolingo launches course on Star Trek language

Euronews speaks with the men behind a new Klingon language course.

World News

'Archaic' definitions of the word 'feminine' not confined to English

'Delicacy and prettiness' are both used in the English definition of the word 'feminine,' whereas in Russian 'readiness for a sacrifice' is employed. How do other Euronews languages define femininity?

World News

Which European languages are endangered?

Discover how many languages are endangered — or dead — in Europe, as UNESCO reveals its latest findings.

USA

Is Trump's language on migrants changing our political discourse?

Widely condemned by many for "dehumanising" migrants, the US president is walking along a well-trodded path, says sociologist Ulrike Vieten.

World News

Which language is the hardest for English speakers to learn?

Euronews journalists try their hand at pronouncing Hungarian words - one of the most difficult languages to learn if you're a native English speaker.

France

France steps back from gender-neutral language

Édouard Philippe’s move follows complaints that a drive for equality is putting the French language in ‘mortal danger’.

Switzerland

No insults on syllabus as Swiss school starts Klingon classes

Fans have developed the fictional 'Star Trek' language since the 1960s into a coherent syntax-based means of communication between Klingon-speakers.

France

Irish PM vows to improve French before Ireland 'officially' joins Francophonie

Varadkar earned a "bravo" from Macron for speaking in French

Luxembourg

Juncker turns to beer in bid to get Britain to cough up for Brexit

He used a boozy analogy to make his case over the UK's EU divorce bill.

World News

Is Europe really falling out of love with English?

Jean-Claude Juncker claimed English was losing its importance in Europe - did he have a point?

Europe News

Is English really losing importance in Europe?

In May, European Commission president Jean-Claude Juncker declared that: “slowly but surely English is losing importance in Europe”.

World News

Here's how to say the Hogwarts houses in other languages

Ever wondered how to say the Hogwarts houses in other languages?

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Willkommen, bienvenue, welcome to the EU's 'Tower of Babel' translators

The European Union’s 508 million citizens speak more than 60 different languages between them.