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๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Sung Jung-woo, a student from Sejong University's English Language and Literature Major, selected as Forbes Korea '30 Under 30' for 2026

Sung Jung-woo, a student at Sejong University, has been recognized in Forbes Korea's '30 Under 30' list for 2026 for his innovative leadership in sustainable agriculture through his startup Plantner.

Mar 23 โ€ข 07:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

How well do you know English? Test yourself - a score of 12/12 means you have an unbeatable vocabulary

The article invites readers to test their English culinary vocabulary with a quiz that assesses knowledge of food-related terms.

Mar 20 โ€ข 16:15 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Francophonie: why residents of a Nigerian city speak a "relaxed French" in the heart of Yoruba country

Residents of Ejigbo, a city in Nigeria, uniquely communicate in a blended form of French alongside Yoruba, despite being situated in a predominantly English-speaking nation.

Mar 20 โ€ข 11:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Proof that Filip Turk's English is very good. Like, really good!

The article humorously highlights Filip Turk's proficiency in English, despite technical issues preventing access to the full content.

Mar 17 โ€ข 16:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Anu Lamp: It's interesting how much English text reaches young people?

Anu Lamp discusses how young people's relationship with the English language raises concerns about their understanding of nuanced expressions and idioms.

Mar 16 โ€ข 11:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Lauristin: Without Estonian Literature, Young People are Falling Out of the Shared Memory Space

Social scientist Marju Lauristin discusses a recent study indicating that while young people are reading, most of their reading is done in English, which may lead to a disconnect from Estonian literature and culture.

Mar 14 โ€ข 11:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

The Estonian Language Faces Increasing Pressure from English in the Speech of Young People

Young Estonians increasingly use English in their daily conversations, highlighting a growing pressure on the Estonian language.

Mar 14 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Foreign words used in Estonian language disturb Estonians

A study by researchers at the University of Tartu found that many Estonians are annoyed by the use of foreign words in their language, particularly from English and Russian.

Mar 14 โ€ข 04:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Migrant language course failing to teach English skills, educators say

Educators in Melbourne criticize the Adult Migrant English Program for failing to adequately teach practical language skills to students, sparking calls for reform.

Mar 13 โ€ข 21:03 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: No, South African Government Not Removing English From Public Schools

Rumors suggesting that the South African government plans to remove English as a language of instruction in public schools are unfounded and stem from misunderstandings regarding new educational policies.

Mar 13 โ€ข 08:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
National & Local

English no longer predominant on Spotify

Spotify is seeing a decline in the dominance of the English language in its content.

Mar 11 โ€ข 17:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

A monograph summarizing Jaan Einasto's work on the structure of the universe will be presented

On March 12th, renowned astrophysicist Jaan Einasto will present his English-language monograph titled 'Spinning the Cosmic Web' at the Tartu University museum.

Mar 11 โ€ข 12:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Linguists recommend how to translate the term 'supersets'

Latvian linguists suggest using the term 'intensive work session' to translate the English term 'supersets,' which describes a specific work organization method with focused intensity during a set period.

Mar 11 โ€ข 06:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Ten prepositional errors you should avoid (1)

The article discusses common prepositional errors in English, emphasizing the correct use of 'on' and 'in' for various vehicles.

Mar 10 โ€ข 00:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

How well do you know English? Test yourself - a score of 12/12 indicates a wide vocabulary

A language proficiency test challenges readers to assess their English skills, encouraging participants to achieve a perfect score to demonstrate extensive vocabulary knowledge.

Mar 8 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

How and where to learn English in Florida for the driver's license and citizenship exam in March 2026

The article discusses free courses available in Florida for learning English to prepare for the driver's license and citizenship exams.

Mar 7 โ€ข 18:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
Life & Tech

FundรฉuRAE proposes 'teriano' as a Spanish alternative to 'therian'

FundรฉuRAE recommends the Spanish adaptation 'teriano' for the English term 'therian', which describes individuals identifying with animals.

Mar 6 โ€ข 17:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

IF Sertรฃo PE opens selection for club that offers conversation in English, Spanish, and French

IF Sertรฃo PE is launching a language club that will provide conversational practice in English, Spanish, and French for students and community members.

Mar 6 โ€ข 13:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Why there's a push to make English an official language in New Zealand

New Zealand's New Zealand First party advocates for designating English as an official language due to its widespread use and influence in the country, sparking a national debate.

Mar 4 โ€ข 19:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Nearly 5000 ninth-graders took the English language exam on the computer. How did it go?

Over 200 schools in Estonia conducted a trial of an English language exam conducted entirely on computer for their ninth-grade students.

Mar 4 โ€ข 15:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

New Zealand coalition votes to make English an official language as critics slam โ€˜cynicalโ€™ bill

A New Zealand coalition government has approved a bill to recognize English as an official language, drawing criticism from opposition and linguists who labeled it unnecessary.

Mar 3 โ€ข 22:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The term 'Swiftie' (fan of Taylor Swift) is officially added to the English language

The word 'Swiftie,' referring to fans of Taylor Swift, has been officially incorporated into the English language, reflecting the influence of pop culture on everyday language.

Mar 3 โ€ข 21:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Denรญk N
World

Jude Law plays Vladimir Putin in a Western film about the Russian soul

Jude Law stars as Vladimir Putin in the English-language film 'The Wizard from the Kremlin', which premiered at the Venice Film Festival but received no awards and generated mixed reactions.

Mar 3 โ€ข 06:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

IFS Partnership Offers 30,000 Spots for Online English and Spanish Courses

A partnership between the Federal Institute of Sergipe and the Federal Institute of Southern Rio Grande is providing 30,000 slots for online English and Spanish courses, available to both internal and external communities.

Mar 2 โ€ข 11:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Anu Lamp: The Estonian Language Only Survives If We Use It Every Day

Anu Lamp emphasizes the need for daily use of the Estonian language to ensure its survival, expressing concern over youth communicating in English.

Mar 1 โ€ข 13:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

For studying at elite British universities, Duolingo English is sufficient

A report suggests that proficiency in English through Duolingo is enough for admission to prestigious British universities.

Feb 28 โ€ข 13:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Montreal bakery faces Quebec language watchdog complaint over TikTok videos

A Montreal bakery has received a complaint from Quebec's language watchdog for using too much English in its TikTok content, raising concerns about compliance with the province's French language charter.

Feb 28 โ€ข 01:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

English class in SJC? 5 reasons to choose Wizard

The article outlines five reasons why the Wizard language school is a preferred choice for English learning in Sรฃo Josรฉ dos Campos, Brazil.

Feb 27 โ€ข 12:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

Lionel Messi admits he made a mistake - "I deeply regret it"

Lionel Messi expresses regret for not learning English during his youth, feeling it hindered his ability to connect with international peers.

Feb 26 โ€ข 12:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Indian state of Kerala to be renamed Keralam to reflect local pronunciation

The Indian state of Kerala is set to be officially renamed Keralam, aligning its English name with local pronunciation in Malayalam.

Feb 25 โ€ข 14:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The concern behind Florida's decision on driver's licenses and the requirement for English

Florida has implemented a new rule requiring all driving tests to be conducted in English, raising concerns about accessibility for non-English speakers.

Feb 25 โ€ข 09:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

THE SHARP ENGLISH โŸฉ Our borrowed freedom

This article reflects on the meaning and significance of the concept of 'freedom' in Estonia's history and language.

Feb 25 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Cyber Hankuk University of Foreign Studies Completes PY2025 Fulbright ETA Korean Language Program

Cyber Hankuk University of Foreign Studies has successfully concluded its PY2025 Fulbright ETA Korean language program aimed at training American English teaching assistants.

Feb 24 โ€ข 01:24 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Namibia: Language Advocates Warn English Risks Cultural Loss

Language advocates in Namibia emphasize the importance of using local languages in public communication to prevent cultural loss.

Feb 23 โ€ข 18:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

A private spot will cost over 250,000 kroner. The Parliament ensures that students will have it at public schools.

The Norwegian Parliament is taking steps to preserve the English-language curriculum in Oslo public schools after an announcement that it would be discontinued, which has shocked students.

Feb 23 โ€ข 12:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
World

'The Secret Agent' misses out on the Bafta for Best Foreign Language Film, which goes to 'Sentimental Value'

'The Secret Agent' did not win the Bafta for Best Film Not in the English Language, with the award going to Norway's 'Sentimental Value.'

Feb 22 โ€ข 19:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Wagner Moura arrives at the Bafta awards with 'The Secret Agent' in contention for two awards

Wagner Moura attended the Bafta Awards, where his film 'The Secret Agent' is nominated for Best Film in a Non-English Language.

Feb 22 โ€ข 18:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Stunning country has 34C March weather, TUI flights and English as official language

The Gambia offers March temperatures reaching 34C along its Atlantic coastline, drawing British tourists with direct flights and beautiful beaches.

Feb 22 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Giggino "The Professor"

Luigi Di Maio, former Italian minister and notable figure of the Five Star Movement, has been appointed honorary professor at King's College London, an ironic upgrade given his challenges with the English language.

Feb 21 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
National & Local

English words in Czech are totally cringe. Sometimes they have a purpose, says linguist Oliva

A discussion on the impact of English words in the Czech language highlights the generational divide in understanding modern vernacular, especially among teenagers and their parents.

Feb 20 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ National Post
National & Local

NDP leadership hopefuls square off in English-language B.C. debate

The candidates for the NDP leadership are participating in a crucial English-language debate in British Columbia, ahead of the upcoming vote.

Feb 19 โ€ข 22:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
World

Have you also sung along? Bilingual duet tops global charts

A bilingual duet featuring K-pop star Rosรฉ and American artist Bruno Mars has topped the global music charts for the first time with a song in a language other than English.

Feb 19 โ€ข 21:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
National & Local

QUIZ: Call, deadline, or ad hoc. Can you understand office slang?

This quiz tests knowledge of contemporary office slang, including common English words and phrases used in business settings.

Feb 19 โ€ข 13:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

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.

Feb 19 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

"It's one of the best school systems in the world": our ranking of 37 British boarding schools for French students

More French families are opting to send their children to British boarding schools for higher educational excellence, as highlighted by a new ranking of institutions.

Feb 18 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
National & Local

Chinese military urged to overhaul English teaching to improve language skills

Senior lecturers in China's military advocate for a revamp of English language instruction to enhance communication skills among troops.

Feb 17 โ€ข 22:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

American can't get over common English phrase used to insult someone

An American woman shares her humorous take on British insults she has encountered since moving to the UK.

Feb 17 โ€ข 14:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

OnlyFans star made an appearance at the Olympics โ€“ earns by showcasing 'figure skater's backside'

Former Olympic-level speed skater Alexandra Ianculescu has transitioned to a role as the English-language announcer at the Milan-Cortina Games, utilizing her OnlyFans account for funding her current pursuits.

Feb 17 โ€ข 05:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
Life & Tech

Real difference between โ€˜severalโ€™ and โ€˜manyโ€™

The article explores the distinct meanings and usage of the words 'several' and 'many', highlighting common misconceptions about their interchangeability.

Feb 17 โ€ข 00:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Graduates of Russian-language schools have significantly worse English skills than graduates of Estonian-language schools

Graduates from Russian-language schools in Estonia perform significantly worse in English state exams compared to their counterparts from Estonian-language schools, with an average score difference of up to 20 points.

Feb 16 โ€ข 09:43 UTC

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