Ministry's plan: it will be possible to mark two native languages in the population register
The Estonian Ministry of Education proposes to allow individuals to register two native languages and self-identify their ethnicity in the national population register.
The Ministry's Plan: The Population Register Will Allow Two Mother Tongues to Be Recorded
The Estonian Ministry of Education proposes allowing individuals to record two native languages in the population register as part of an effort to recognize the increasing number of bilingual families.
Can learning a new language prevent dementia?
The article discusses how learning a new language might delay the onset of dementia, using the personal story of the author's father who learned French to help stave off cognitive decline.
Editorial: A critically important skill is disappearing from Finland
Finland is becoming increasingly linguistically challenged, as evidenced by a significant drop in students enrolling in foreign language exams compared to previous years.
Vassal Bilingualism
Brigitte Vassallo controversially declares the inevitable death of the Catalan language, suggesting a shift from alarmism to acceptance of this fate.
Child of foreigners
The article discusses the importance of quality education for children of immigrants to facilitate their integration into society.
The mentor of 'the pocholos' intended to strangle bilingualism: 'We do not need English'
Antonio Castillo sought to undermine the bilingual education model in Madrid, despite its expansion, by manipulating funding and language instruction in schools.
All the neat stuff Quebec can do, but Alberta can’t
The article discusses Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's request for more influence over the appointment of Supreme Court justices, which was dismissed by Ottawa, contrasting it with Quebec's unique powers in certain areas.
Vantaa Fails at Swimming Beaches – Now There Are Complaints
A Finnish ombudsman criticizes the city of Vantaa for not providing information in Swedish at public beaches, highlighting a violation of language laws in a bilingual city.
Colby Cosh: Why can Quebec ask for judicial reform, but not Alberta?
The article discusses Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's request for the federal government to allow Alberta more say in judicial appointments, similar to Quebec's arrangement, while also challenging recent bilingualism requirements for judges.
Subtle phallic joke or bad translation: Valentine’s Day card by official languages watchdog causes a stir
A Valentine’s Day card from Canada’s Official Languages Commissioner has sparked controversy over its suggestive wording and the quality of its translation.