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🇫🇮 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 • 12:53 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Harry Styles says he uses dating app to study languages

Harry Styles revealed that he uses a dating app not for dating but to learn languages, specifically Italian, emphasizing immersion in language learning.

Feb 26 • 01:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Saresp indicates recovery of learning in the region, but scores still do not reach pre-pandemic levels

Data from the Saresp assessment system show that while there is some recovery in learning outcomes among students in the Vale do Paraíba, scores remain below pre-pandemic levels, particularly in Language and Mathematics.

Feb 25 • 22:57 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Behind the Guardian’s analysis of 100 years of MPs’ language on immigration

The Guardian's analysis shows a notable shift in MPs' sentiments regarding immigration over the last five years, using an innovative machine learning approach to study a century of language.

Feb 25 • 08:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Lack of Interest in Language Learning - The French Complain About US Ambassador Kushner's Attitude

The article discusses the complaints from French officials regarding US Ambassador Jared Kushner's diplomatic approach and lack of engagement with issues like language learning.

Feb 25 • 04:25 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

VIDEO: British Ambassador Ross Allen: Thank you to the whole people of Estonia, it was so good to be here with you

British Ambassador Ross Allen reflects on his five years in Estonia, expressing gratitude to the people for their warmth and support as he prepares to conclude his term.

Feb 24 • 21:08 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Ukrainian children can excel in Czech. Schools are succeeding in their education.

Ukrainian children in Czech schools are reportedly thriving in their education.

Feb 24 • 12:04 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Luis Diaz's bizarre contract clause that could cost former Liverpool star huge sums

Luis Diaz's contract with Bayern Munich includes a language clause that could lead to financial penalties due to his slow progress in learning German.

Feb 23 • 13:31 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

I realized that the fool was ... me

The article discusses the difficulties Danish media face in correctly pronouncing foreign names, particularly focusing on NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte's surname.

Feb 23 • 11:54 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Helena Metslang: When Soldier Skills and Language Learning Meet

Helena Metslang discusses the importance of integrating language learning into military training to enhance both the cohesion of the defense forces and the overall quality of service experience.

Feb 23 • 09:05 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Studying in Japan, going to bed at 7 PM due to concentration - Commentary by Ben Maybury

Ben Maybury, a well-known soccer commentator who has lived in Japan for over 20 years, discusses his journey of studying Japanese and his motivation behind learning the language.

Feb 23 • 00:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Learning Yoruba was hardest part of Aníkúlápó — Ghanaian actress, Makafui

Ghanaian actress Fella Makafui discussed the challenges she faced in learning Yoruba for her role in the movie series Aníkúlápó: The Ghoul Awakens, highlighting the intense training she underwent to master the language.

Feb 22 • 01:54 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

"I enjoy chatting with people and learning the language"

An individual expresses their enjoyment in social interactions and language learning.

Feb 21 • 20:21 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

"I enjoy talking to people and of course learning the language"

An individual expresses their enjoyment in conversing with others and learning a new language.

Feb 21 • 20:21 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Lituanian schools are preparing for a 24-hour Lithuanian language lesson

Lituanian schools worldwide are collaborating to hold a continuous 24-hour Lithuanian language lesson to connect learners across various continents and time zones.

Feb 21 • 03:20 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

It All Started with 'One Beer, Please' – Now a Mexican Writes Lithuanian Without Mistakes

Jefte Samuelis Mora Morales, a Mexican architect, shares his journey of learning to speak and write Lithuanian fluently after moving to Lithuania ten years ago.

Feb 20 • 13:31 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Life & Tech

Professor Choi Jun-seok's research team at Sogang University has a paper accepted at the best international conference in artificial intelligence, ICLR 2026

A research team led by Professor Choi Jun-seok at Sogang University has had their paper accepted at the prestigious International Conference on Learning Representations (ICLR) 2026, addressing issues in large vision-language models.

Feb 20 • 01:06 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

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.

Feb 18 • 17:16 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Lack of Russian language skills causes concern in Finland – hopes for Swedish assistance

Finland is facing a decreasing interest in learning the Russian language amidst Russia's war against Ukraine, highlighting the importance of Russian language proficiency for its defense.

Feb 18 • 15:46 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Proposed to Allow Students to Learn Sign Language

A new proposal in Lithuania aims to allow students the option of learning sign language as part of their education.

Feb 18 • 05:05 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

"You should know Danish here in Iceland"

The article discusses the expectation for Icelanders to learn Danish as part of their education and cultural integration.

Feb 17 • 23:22 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

One fifth of Ida-Viru vocational school students do not want to learn the Estonian language

Approximately one fifth of students at the Ida-Viru Vocational Education Center are regularly absent from Estonian language classes, prompting concerns from the school director and local officials.

Feb 16 • 09:12 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Lrytas announces 'Month of Lithuanian-ness': this time the focus is on foreigners who fell in love with and learned the Lithuanian language

Lrytas is celebrating a 'Month of Lithuanian-ness' that highlights foreigners who have embraced and learned the Lithuanian language despite the challenge of achieving a native-like accent.

Feb 16 • 07:03 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Love brought an American woman to Finland 60 years ago, but adapting required perseverance: "I decided not to give up"

Georgianna McCollam Oja shares her journey of moving from the US to Finland 60 years ago, highlighting the challenges of learning the language and adjusting to a new culture.

Feb 14 • 15:19 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

Test how well you know English - a score of 12/12 means your vocabulary is really good

Ilta-Sanomat presents a quiz to test English vocabulary in the context of health, where scoring full marks indicates a strong command of the language.

Feb 14 • 11:15 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

BRAIN TRAINING: This lifelong habit reduces the risk of dementia by 40 percent

Reading, writing, and learning a new language can reduce the risk of dementia by nearly 40 percent, according to a recent study.

Feb 13 • 17:30 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Ukrainian Anastasija has mastered the language and sings in a choir in Latvia: The Latvian language sounds like the sea and the waves

Ukrainian singer Anastasija Vasilenko, displaced by the war, has embraced her new home in Latvia, learning the language and participating in cultural activities despite her struggles.

Feb 11 • 15:21 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Life & Tech

Some dogs can eavesdrop on their owners and learn new words on their own

A report discusses how some dogs are capable of understanding and learning words from their owners, showcasing their intelligence.

Feb 11 • 08:45 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

After Bad Bunny's show at the Super Bowl, the number of people starting to study Spanish increased

Following Bad Bunny's performance at the Super Bowl, Duolingo reported a 35% increase in users beginning to study Spanish.

Feb 11 • 02:27 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Despite Population Decline, the Number of People Learning Japanese is 30 Times Higher - Manga and Anime as a Gateway

The growing interest in learning Japanese has surged 30-fold globally, driven by the popularity of Japanese manga and anime, despite Japan's ongoing population decline.

Feb 10 • 04:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Duolingo records a 35% increase in Spanish students after Bad Bunny's performance at the Super Bowl

Duolingo saw a significant increase in Spanish learners following Bad Bunny's Super Bowl performance, with a 35% rise in new users.

Feb 9 • 19:13 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Learn Italian as a resident of the virtual city Valle delle Radici

An innovative course offers an immersive experience in a virtual city recreating everyday life in Italy for language learners worldwide.

Feb 9 • 12:17 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

It’s all Greek to me: Learning to speak Greek on TikTok

Marina San Garviel, an audiologist living in London, has embraced learning Greek, inspired by her cultural ties and a transformative trip to Athens for her birthday.

Feb 9 • 09:24 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news for New Mexico: the state promotes learning the native language from an early age

New Mexico is promoting the early learning of indigenous languages to help preserve the cultural heritage of its significant Native American communities.

Feb 9 • 00:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

5 Job Changes, Tips for Expanding Vocabulary: Former Cabin Attendant Comedian CRAZY COCO

Former cabin attendant and comedian CRAZY COCO shares her journey of language learning and tips for expanding vocabulary, drawing from her personal experiences.

Feb 8 • 22:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The e-school bag has been supplemented with new Estonian language learning materials

The e-school bag now offers new Estonian language learning resources developed by a program at Tallinn University.

Feb 8 • 08:27 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

To live, eat, and play properly in class: how do Russian-speaking children learn in Estonian?

An examination of how Russian-speaking children are transitioning to learning in Estonian, focusing on teaching methods and challenges faced during the process.

Feb 7 • 22:01 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Sports

NBA superstar Curry: I have already started learning Latvian

NBA star Stephen Curry is excited about Kristaps Porzingis joining the Golden State Warriors and has begun learning the Latvian language.

Feb 7 • 09:41 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

A Frenchwoman living in Spain confesses why she doesn't speak in Spanish

A French woman living in Madrid shares her challenges and hesitations about speaking Spanish publicly after two years of residence.

Feb 7 • 08:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

What is changing in the Foreigners Act? In-depth checks, language learning…

The Croatian government presented a new draft proposal for amendments to the Foreigners Act, introducing mandatory Croatian language testing and easing employer changes, aligning with EU directives.

Feb 6 • 20:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Approved SIF priorities for 2026

The Council of the Society Integration Foundation (SIF) has approved its priorities for the year, including the enhancement of Latvian language education, promoting civic participation, supporting social innovations, and providing assistance to families, with plans to involve at least 3000 Ukrainian civilians in Latvian language learning.

Feb 6 • 15:27 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
Life & Tech

Latvian diaspora children in the United Arab Emirates get to know Bedouin lifestyle

Latvian language group children in the UAE experience a desert adventure, learning about Bedouin life and engaging in traditional activities like goat herding and preparing meals together.

Feb 6 • 14:23 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Sports

Bad Bunny, three days before his performance at the Super Bowl: "No one has to learn Spanish, it's better if they learn to dance"

Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny expressed that he will bring his culture and a festive spirit to the Super Bowl halftime show, emphasizing the importance of dancing over learning the language.

Feb 5 • 17:52 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Language Learning: Oh You Green Owl!

The author reflects on their procrastination in learning French over the past 280 days, opting for mobile app engagement over traditional study methods.

Feb 5 • 16:07 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Government: Foreign workers will have to learn Croatian if they want to extend their permit

The Croatian government has proposed amendments to the Foreigners Act that will require foreign workers to learn the Croatian language as a condition for extending their work permits, while facilitating easier employer changes.

Feb 5 • 10:51 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Sports

Fans race to learn Spanish before Bad Bunny's Super Bowl half-time show

Fans are motivated to quickly learn Spanish as Bad Bunny is set to perform the Super Bowl half-time show entirely in the language.

Feb 4 • 23:42 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Coming to Japan with Zero Japanese, Thoughts on the Learning and Support Environments Not Found

The article discusses the challenges faced by foreign residents in Japan, particularly those without Japanese language skills, and the necessity for accessible education and support systems for them.

Feb 4 • 08:00 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
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Early Childhood Education: How Children Learn that the World is Big and Diverse

Children at the Kita Campus Nest in Landshut learn about Brazil from Marcelo Costa e Silva, engaging with the culture through language and activities.

Feb 3 • 10:13 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
Life & Tech

Master intonation to improve on your spoken English

The article discusses the importance of mastering intonation in spoken English, highlighting its role in conveying meaning and rhythm, and introduces types of intonation, starting with falling intonation.

Feb 3 • 00:50 UTC

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