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๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

The Ministry of Education wants to allow people to register two native languages in the population register

The Estonian Ministry of Education is proposing to allow individuals to register two native languages and specify their nationality in the population register.

Mar 23 โ€ข 07:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

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.

Mar 23 โ€ข 04:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
National & Local

Weather Forecast: Learning Hebrew Again in the Shelter

The article reflects on an unusual Hebrew class taught by M teacher Zalda, whose creative language use gives a fresh perspective on Hebrew amid challenging circumstances.

Mar 22 โ€ข 17:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช 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Svensson argues that the grammatical distinction between 'bigger than me' and 'bigger than I' is arbitrary and reflects outdated language rules taught to generations of students.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 โ€ข 10:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Vocational education must be conducted in the Lithuanian language

The Lithuanian Seimas has passed amendments to the Vocational Training Law, mandating that vocational education be conducted in the Lithuanian language.

Mar 22 โ€ข 07:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Principal of a small school changes nearly every year โ€“ Expert says the situation in Utsjoki is peculiar and concerning

The frequent turnover of school principals in Utsjoki has led to a troubling educational environment, marked by poor communication and unresolved conflicts among staff.

Mar 21 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Swapping Mandarin for Auslan has profound impact at Canberra school

Mount Rogers Primary School in Canberra has switched its second language instruction from Mandarin to Auslan to better support its Deaf and hard-of-hearing students, fostering an inclusive environment.

Mar 20 โ€ข 22:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Unesp opens registrations in April for mid-year entrance exam; check the complete calendar

Unesp has announced the calendar for its mid-year entrance examinations, with registration for the Vestibular starting on April 13 and concluding on May 5.

Mar 20 โ€ข 19:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

"Cultural Shock": The Supreme Court must decide again what is the Latgalian language in Latvia

The Supreme Court of Latvia is revisiting the classification of the Latgalian language amidst ongoing cultural debates.

Mar 20 โ€ข 19:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Some students were removed from the basic school's e-exam list

A number of students were omitted from registering for an e-exam in Estonia due to confusion surrounding the registration process.

Mar 20 โ€ข 18:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Another program and more money. How is the transition to teaching in the state language being implemented in Estonia?

Estonia faces a gradual transition to teaching in the state language, with significant challenges such as a shortage of teachers and insufficient government support.

Mar 20 โ€ข 07:35 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

International Francophonie Day: 'French is declining because the education system is very poor'

On International Francophonie Day, a report highlights the decline of the French language, attributing it to a failing education system, particularly in Africa where 65% of French speakers reside.

Mar 20 โ€ข 06:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Arabic Lessons. Controversy at the Kindergarten

A kindergarten in Abbiategrasso, Italy, faces backlash for including Arabic lessons in a bilingual program aimed at children who are just beginning to learn Italian.

Mar 20 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

It's Time to Name Mother Language Day as Estonian Language Day

The article discusses the importance of clearly defining the celebration of Mother Language Day in relation to the Estonian language, as its significance affects the inclusivity of diverse cultural backgrounds.

Mar 19 โ€ข 22:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด VG
National & Local

Professor and language expert Finn-Erik Vinje has passed away

Finn-Erik Vinje, a prominent Norwegian professor and linguist, passed away peacefully at the age of 90, leaving a significant legacy in the field of language.

Mar 19 โ€ข 21:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

MARTIN EHALA โŸฉ The constitutional right to education must be ensured for the youth of Ida-Viru

To ensure the right to education for the youth of Ida-Viru, schools need to be state-run and staffed with teachers who speak Estonian and support pro-Estonian ideals.

Mar 19 โ€ข 17:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

HENDRIK AGUR โŸฉ Transition to Estonian-language education dismantles parallel worlds

The transition to Estonian-language education signifies not just an educational reform but a decision about the future identity of Estonia.

Mar 19 โ€ข 16:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
National & Local

Celebrating the diversity of 'the French language'

The article discusses the global reach and celebration of the French language, emphasizing its presence in various regions and its popularity on social media.

Mar 19 โ€ข 15:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

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.

Mar 19 โ€ข 12:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Organizing Issues of Foreign Employment: Strengthening Measures Against Malicious Businesses and Promoting Japanese Language Education

The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare is addressing foreign employment issues, focusing on stricter measures against unscrupulous employers and the promotion of Japanese language education.

Mar 19 โ€ข 10:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

The Parliament approved the proposal to conduct vocational training only in the Lithuanian language

The Lithuanian Parliament has passed a law requiring that vocational training programs be conducted exclusively in the Lithuanian language, with exceptions for foreign students.

Mar 19 โ€ข 09:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

How well do you know school Swedish? If you get 11/11 correct, you are amazing

A test offered by Iltalehti challenges readers on their knowledge of Swedish as taught in Finnish schools, highlighting recent cultural interest in the Swedish language driven by the popular KAJ group.

Mar 18 โ€ข 15:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Classes in Lithuanian will be established at schools for ethnic minorities in Vilnius

Classes conducted in Lithuanian will be created in several schools in Vilnius that serve ethnic minorities, promoting the Lithuanian language alongside the preservation of minority languages and cultures.

Mar 18 โ€ข 14:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Veronika Kalmus: habitual language perception hides the grim ugliness of empty words

Veronika Kalmus critiques the pervasive use of empty, bureaucratic language in academic and educational writing, arguing that it obscures clarity and meaning.

Mar 18 โ€ข 11:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

The teaching community experiences a painful loss: a long-time lecturer has died

The Lithuanian teaching community mourns the loss of longtime educator J. Vaiฤionienฤ—, who dedicated over four decades to teaching German in various educational institutions.

Mar 18 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

The Vilnius City Council will decide on strengthening the Lithuanian language in three national minority schools

The Vilnius City Council is set to discuss measures aimed at enhancing the Lithuanian language instruction in several national minority schools.

Mar 18 โ€ข 04:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

The Seimas will consider a proposal to create the opportunity for students to learn sign language

The Lithuanian Seimas is set to discuss a proposal allowing students to learn sign language as part of their education curriculum, backed by a significant majority of parliament members.

Mar 17 โ€ข 14:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Ms Rachel shares how many words her 12-month-old baby knows and parents are floored

American educator Ms Rachel showcases her 12-month-old daughter's language skills, revealing she knows at least 13 words, impressing other parents.

Mar 17 โ€ข 09:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช 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 โ€ข 06:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

PP and Vox agree in the Balearic Islands to reduce the requirement for a Catalan title for teaching positions that are hard to fill

The PP and Vox parties in the Balearic Islands have agreed to relax the requirement of a Catalan language certificate for teaching positions that are difficult to fill, allowing teachers to certify it up to two years after employment.

Mar 16 โ€ข 16:19 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‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
Life & Tech

TESTS: Can you correctly write these compounds?

This article presents a Latvian language spelling quiz to test readers' proficiency in compound words.

Mar 16 โ€ข 08:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

Spelling quiz from the school desk. An 'ox' is almost guaranteed!

A spelling quiz challenges readers to recall their Polish language lessons at the start of the week.

Mar 16 โ€ข 06:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

An Estonian language primary school will be added to Lasnamรคe

A new Estonian language primary school will open in Lasnamรคe, Tallinn, for the 2026/27 academic year.

Mar 16 โ€ข 04:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

TIIT TAMMARU โŸฉ Learning Together! Estonian and Russian-speaking youth must attend school together

The article discusses Estonia's decision to implement Estonian-language education in all schools to promote integration between Estonian and Russian-speaking youth.

Mar 15 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Wine, asado, and landscapes fan: who is 'Chino Axel', teaching his language to Argentine teachers

Yu Zhou, a young Mandarin teacher, is introducing Chinese language education to schools in Mendoza, Argentina, drawing interest amid the region's ties to the Chinese market.

Mar 15 โ€ข 10:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Straight Talk from Teachers about Foreign Language Students: "No Chance of Survival"

Teachers express serious concerns about the challenges faced by foreign language students in Finnish schools, highlighting their struggles due to inadequate support.

Mar 14 โ€ข 18:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
National & Local

Quiz: Would you pass the entrance exam for high school in the Czech language? Test your abilities

A quiz has been released to test the Czech language skills of prospective high school students as the entrance exams approach.

Mar 14 โ€ข 07:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Get to know the language and types of art with the 'Family Bag'!

The 'Family Bag' project invites families to explore art through creative ideas and activities that engage both children and adults.

Mar 14 โ€ข 06:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Beijing Makes Mandarin Mandatory and Sparks Debate on Minority Rights

China has officially codified its longstanding aspiration to ethnic unity by mandating Mandarin as the primary language of education and government through a new law.

Mar 14 โ€ข 02:00 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
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

The best Estonian-language higher education textbooks of the year have been revealed

The best Estonian-language higher education textbooks for the year 2025 are 'Construction Geodesy' and 'Fundamentals of Human Geography.'

Mar 13 โ€ข 16:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Gallery: The Language Act of the Year is Sharing

The 2025 Language Act competition's grand prize is shared between a school initiative dedicated to the Estonian language in Ida-Viru County and a dictionary of the older Estonian Bible translation.

Mar 13 โ€ข 14:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Denรญk N
National & Local

A bigger "problem" than it seems, Plaga evaluates the reform of education. He outlined the next steps

Czech Education Minister Plaga has delayed the implementation of a new curriculum to 2028, emphasizing the need to identify critical issues in the draft approved by his predecessor.

Mar 13 โ€ข 14:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

The Language Act of the Year award goes to the language education at the Ida-Viru Vocational Education Center and the dictionary of the Bible translation.

The Language Act of the Year award in Estonia for 2025 has been awarded to the language education program at the Ida-Viru Vocational Education Center and a dictionary of Bible translations, with the public vote won by a Vรตro language podcast.

Mar 13 โ€ข 13:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Worddive promises to break the language barrier in 63 hours โ€“ We tested learning the Estonian language

Worddive claims it can teach a new language in just 63 hours, and the article compares traditional language learning methods with an AI-powered app for learning Estonian.

Mar 13 โ€ข 11:57 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‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

New Educational Books Released on March 13

A selection of new educational books covering diverse topics, including reading challenges, language, women's history, travel, and political discourse, is highlighted in the Hankyoreh's latest article.

Mar 12 โ€ข 12:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ifac opens 30 spots for free Spanish course in Rio Branco; learn more

The Federal Institute of Acre (Ifac) has opened 30 remaining spots for free Spanish courses at the Rio Branco campus, available to students, staff, and community members with basic knowledge of the language.

Mar 12 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

This Sunday with VIMA: The etymological dictionary of Babiniotis, Vima in History 'Eleftherios Venizelos', collectible issue Hello & BHMAgazino

This weekend's issue of VIMA features an etymological dictionary, historical insights on Eleftherios Venizelos, and a collectible magazine installment.

Mar 12 โ€ข 08:56 UTC

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