Mother Language Day: On the Border of Cultural Racism
The article discusses the negative stereotypes associated with dialect use and highlights the need for a shift in perception, particularly in light of a study indicating AI may unfairly rate dialect speakers.
An Italian living in Lithuania for 13 years, Salvatore, struggles only with the Samogitian dialect: "It took effort to understand"
Salvatore Schinello, an Italian residing in Lithuania for 13 years, reflects on his experience learning the Lithuanian language and the challenges he faces with the Samogitian dialect.
Tobias Sten Receives the Dialect Award 2025
Norwegian country artist Tobias Sten has been awarded the Dialect Award 2025 by Norsk målungdom for his popular songs in the local dialect.
I'm an accent coach and there's one tip the Wuthering Heights stars should know
A dialect coach has evaluated the British accent of stars Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi in the upcoming film adaptation of Wuthering Heights.
Danny's partners in Czech style. For the new film, the actors learned the Slovácký dialect
Actors have learned the Slovácký dialect for their roles in a new film adaptation of Danny Ocean's team.
Dog Pampi 'talks' in the Šariš dialect and helps dogs from shelters, says her owner
Pampi, a mixed-breed dog known for her 'talking' videos in the Šariš dialect, is helping to raise awareness for shelter dogs in Slovakia through social media.
"Is it in the (pastrama) that it goes?": Along with the Greek language, we honor the Pontic dialect with a 1938 anecdote
The article commemorates World Greek Language Day by showcasing an anecdote in the Pontic dialect from 1938, emphasizing the importance of both the Greek language and the cultural heritage of the Pontic dialect.
Local talent Yukio Miyachi passes away at 77, known for his Nagoya dialect storytelling
Yukio Miyachi, a beloved local talent known for his Nagoya dialect, passed away at the age of 77 due to myelodysplastic syndrome.
Language: Bavaria seeks dialect-enthusiastic youth
Bavaria's Ministry of Home Affairs has launched the 'Dialect Prize for Youth,' inviting young people aged 10 to 27 to apply with their creative local dialect expressions until April 17, with three prizes of 1000 euros each to be awarded in July.
Croatian Nobles and Peasants Quarreled. This Is How Our Famous Statute Was Created
The Vinodol Codex, one of the oldest known documents of customary law written in the Chakavian dialect and Glagolitic script, was established during a historic meeting in Novi Vinodolski in 1288.
We asked people which is the worst Croatian dialect, take a look at the answers
A survey conducted among passersby reveals differing opinions on which Croatian dialect is considered the worst, highlighting strong sentiments towards Kajkavian and Čakavian dialects.