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🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The Corner of the Language: Twenty-One Women, Twenty-One Pages…

The article discusses the grammatical rule of apocope in Spanish numerals, particularly focusing on the numeral 'one' and its form concerning masculine and feminine nouns.

Mar 22 • 12:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Life & Tech

Anders Svensson: "Bigger than me" is just as good as "Bigger than I"

Language expert Anders Svensson argues that the grammatical distinction between 'bigger than me' and 'bigger than I' is arbitrary and reflects outdated language rules taught to generations of students.

Mar 22 • 10:26 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Highway danger: Oyo students beg FERMA for speed breakers

Students from Baptist Secondary Grammar School in Oyo State are urging the government to install speed breakers due to safety concerns on a busy road.

Mar 19 • 00:24 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Life & Tech

Language Tip. To Someone or to A Cat?

A language article discusses the correct placement of the suffix '-gi' or '-ki' in Estonian words, providing useful examples and tips for clarity.

Mar 17 • 06:29 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Third Kent school confirms student diagnosed with meningitis

A Year 13 pupil at Simon Langton Grammar School for Boys in Kent has been hospitalized with meningitis, marking the third case among schools in Kent following reports from two others.

Mar 16 • 18:49 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Schoolgirl who died from meningitis remembered as 'kind and thoughtful'

Juliette, a Year 13 student at Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, tragically died from meningitis amid an outbreak in the Canterbury area that has claimed two lives.

Mar 16 • 12:58 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Life & Tech

The corner of the language: ‘Aposta’ and ‘apuesta’, their use depends on the context

The article discusses the correct usage of the Spanish words 'aposta' and 'apuesta', emphasizing that their selection depends heavily on context.

Mar 15 • 12:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Lagos concludes CAF school event in Badagry

The Lagos State Football Association successfully completed the first phase of a CAF-supported school football development program in Badagry, benefitting Badagry Grammar School.

Mar 12 • 03:17 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Life & Tech

Grammar in the Correct Spelling Language: Am I Listening to a Speech or a Speech?

The article discusses the correct grammatical case for the Estonian word 'kõne' (speech) in preparation for an upcoming e-spelling quiz.

Mar 10 • 10:25 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Students are struggling today in the mother tongue matriculation exam – Test how well you master grammar

Finnish students are facing challenges in their mother tongue matriculation exams this week, with various tests assessing their language skills.

Mar 10 • 08:36 UTC
🇳🇬 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 • 00:15 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

When Politics Interferes with Grammar

The article discusses how political discourse impacts language, especially in terms of gender visibility.

Mar 4 • 04:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Interactive Map: How Many Children Enrolled in 'Your' Four-Year Grammar School and How Many Places Are Available

Interest in four-year grammar schools in Czechia remains steady with 25,054 applicants this year, showing little change from last year's figures.

Mar 3 • 12:52 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Map: How many competitors will your child have for admission to eight-year grammar schools and how many places are available

Interest in eight-year grammar schools is slowly declining, with this year's applications down slightly from last year's figures.

Mar 2 • 18:07 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Could you pass the S2 test? Take a quiz that might surprise you – surprisingly few get all 12 correct

A quiz designed to test knowledge of Finnish grammar presents challenges even to native speakers, showcasing the complexities of learning Finnish as a second language.

Mar 1 • 16:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Milena from BBB makes a mistake with crase and misses the leader's party; do you also get confused? Take the QUIZ

Milena, a participant in Big Brother Brasil 26, missed a party due to a common grammatical error with crase, prompting a quiz for readers.

Feb 19 • 12:49 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Queen Camilla supporting unlikely pop duo in song for kids who won't read

Queen Camilla is backing a new song featuring DJ AG and MC Grammar to encourage children to read more, in light of declining literacy rates.

Feb 14 • 09:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

A Masterpiece K-Fantasy Musical ‘Dreaming the Dream’ Crafted with the Grammar of Classical Tragedy

The musical ‘Dreaming the Dream’ presents a compelling blend of classical tragedy and Korean aesthetics, opening in Seoul after 24 years since its debut.

Feb 11 • 07:33 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Uses of Words: How to Use the Word 'as'

This article discusses the versatile word 'como' in Spanish and its various usages in language.

Feb 10 • 09:44 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Life & Tech

Bottle Water or Bottled Water?

The article discusses the correct usage of the terms 'bottled water' and 'bottle water,' noting that the incorrect version is more commonly used.

Feb 10 • 00:13 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

'YouTube Grammar' and Journalism [Journalism Accountability Office]

The BBC has announced a strategic partnership with YouTube to enhance viewer accessibility to its content and invest in the creation of YouTube-exclusive programs.

Feb 9 • 09:12 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Life & Tech

The Corner of Language: I Grip the Glasses, You Grip the Jug

The article discusses the irregular conjugation of the verb 'asir' in Spanish, highlighting its usage and grammatical nuances.

Feb 8 • 12:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

The grammar of terror: The Soludo solution

This article discusses recent security incidents in Nigeria, highlighting the contrasting responses from different state governors regarding abductions and the ending of a sit-at-home order.

Feb 8 • 00:12 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

FACIAL OF THE WEEK ⟩ Recognition for the researcher of the future of the Estonian language

Linguist and emeritus professor Helle Metslang received a national research award for her studies on how the future is expressed in the Estonian language, highlighting its evolving grammatical category.

Feb 6 • 22:02 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Crime & Justice

NAPTIP enlists schoolchildren in anti-trafficking campaign

The Director General of NAPTIP emphasized the involvement of schoolchildren in combating child trafficking during a sensitization event at Kobape Grammar School.

Feb 6 • 02:41 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Life & Tech

Two [Language Life]

The article discusses the grammatical nuances of plurality in language, focusing on the Korean language's use of the suffix '-들' for pluralization compared to singular and dual forms found in other languages.

Feb 5 • 07:44 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Life & Tech

Grammar Trap. Three Hidden Cases of the Estonian Language

The article discusses the complexities of noun cases in the Estonian language, highlighting lesser-known case forms that pose challenges for learners.

Feb 3 • 11:05 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Yejide old girls celebrate alma mater’s 70th anniversary

Alumnae of Yejide Girls Grammar School gathered to mark the school's 70th anniversary with a thanksgiving service in Ibadan, celebrating their academic achievements and shared experiences.

Feb 3 • 00:52 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
World

Venezuela and the New Grammar of Power

The article discusses the complexities of U.S. operations in Venezuela, arguing that historical analogies are insufficient and emphasizing the imbalance of power in international relations.

Jan 4 • 01:47 UTC

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