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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‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
National & Local

Do You Speak Like a Real Railway Worker? Test Your Knowledge of Railway Jargon in a Fun Quiz

The article presents a quiz that challenges readers to understand and use railway jargon, highlighting the colorful language of railway workers.

Mar 22 โ€ข 04:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Linguist I. Smetonienฤ— on Lithuania's language policy: if I had to give a grade, I would assign an 8

I. Smetonienฤ—, a linguist, assesses Lithuania's language policy positively, suggesting an average grade of 8 based on public language use.

Mar 21 โ€ข 10:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

BBC's Davina McCall apologises for Comic Relief co-star's 'bad language'

Davina McCall apologized during Comic Relief for co-star Nick Mohammed's use of explicit language while attempting a challenge on the live show.

Mar 20 โ€ข 22:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Lithuanian Culture Minister Summons Language Office Chief for Justifying Racist Language

Lithuania's language inspectorate chief, Audrius Valotka, is called to explain his recent statements endorsing the use of derogatory terms towards Black and Roma communities.

Mar 20 โ€ข 14:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

2010 ruling by the Supreme Court: the meaning of the term "negras" in the Lithuanian language does not have a derogatory connotation

A significant ruling from Lithuania's Supreme Court clarified that the term "negras" does not carry derogatory implications, despite its use in a racial assault case.

Mar 20 โ€ข 12:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Riddle with an answer: let them cut off the head!

A new riddle challenges readers to use creative thinking and lateral thinking skills.

Mar 20 โ€ข 03:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

It is hard to say where patriotism begins

The article discusses the difficulties in defining patriotism in the context of local engagement in supply chains and the use of foreign terms in Polish business language.

Mar 18 โ€ข 16:00 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‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
Life & Tech

Simon Campanello: Chatbots Can Flatten Our Language โ€“ and Our Thoughts

The increasing use of chat services like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini may threaten the diversity of language and hinder human creativity, as warned by researchers.

Mar 18 โ€ข 06:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
Life & Tech

The corner of the language: โ€˜Apostaโ€™ and โ€˜apuestaโ€™, 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 โ€ข 12:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Anders Svensson: Guillou's Accusations About Language Use are Just Pure Gut Feeling

Anders Svensson critiques Jan Guillou's claims about media language use in the context of the mass murder at Campus Risbergska, asserting that those allegations are unfounded.

Mar 15 โ€ข 09:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

This is not an extra benefit

The article critiques the misleading use of terminology in Brazilian public discourse, particularly regarding salaries in the judiciary.

Mar 14 โ€ข 18:00 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‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Rosanna Arquette accused him of being racist and Quentin Tarantino countered: 'You accepted the money'

Rosanna Arquette and Quentin Tarantino engage in a public spat over alleged racism related to the use of racially charged language in Pulp Fiction.

Mar 13 โ€ข 12:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

New language law aims to make China's minorities adapt

China has enacted a new law that mandates the use of Chinese as the primary language in schools, particularly aimed at ethnic minority areas, raising concerns regarding cultural erosion.

Mar 13 โ€ข 08:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

China adopts law criticized by human rights groups for 'ethnic unity'

China has enacted a law to promote the use of Mandarin as a common national language, which has been criticized for its implications on ethnic minorities and human rights.

Mar 12 โ€ข 18:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

The Shape of Quotation Marks in the Correct Spelling Gourmet Language

Kert Kask educates on the proper use of quotation marks as a preparation for the upcoming e-spelling competition.

Mar 12 โ€ข 09:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Launch of the โ€˜Easy Korean Language Usageโ€™ Media Cooperation Group

A new media cooperation group has been established in South Korea to promote the use of easy and correct Korean language in the media.

Mar 12 โ€ข 06:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Harno investigates whether artificial intelligence could be partially used in the assessment of e-exams

Harno is exploring the potential use of artificial intelligence in the assessment of Estonian language e-exams and level tests.

Mar 12 โ€ข 02:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Group investigated for using coded language for drug trafficking is targeted in operation in Sinop (MT)

A criminal group involved in drug trafficking in Sinop, Brazil, was targeted in an operation due to their use of coded language for illicit activities.

Mar 11 โ€ข 11:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Jacek Sasin explains 'OZE-sroze': Those who use juicy language are heard

Przemysล‚aw Czarnek, the PiS candidate for Prime Minister in 2027, stirred controversy with his remark 'OZE-sroze' about renewable energy, highlighting the contradictory nature of his personal energy choices.

Mar 11 โ€ข 07:02 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‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Anna Hallberg: At Gerda Antti's place, severity and freedom met in a literature that sparkles

Anna Hallberg reflects on the literary significance of Gerda Antti, an influential Swedish author who debuted in 1961 and brought joy to the use of language.

Mar 9 โ€ข 15:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Roblox will use AI to reformulate inappropriate language in chats and maintain civility

Roblox has introduced a new feature that utilizes artificial intelligence to reformulate inappropriate messages in real-time, aiming to maintain civility and smooth gameplay in chat conversations.

Mar 9 โ€ข 15:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

The National Dictation will take place in mid-April

The National Dictation event in Lithuania, promoting the use of the Lithuanian language, is set to occur in mid-April, encouraging participation from thousands across the globe.

Mar 9 โ€ข 11:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

Greenlanders can now use MobilePay in Greenlandic

Greenlanders are now able to use the MobilePay app in the Greenlandic language, enhancing accessibility for local users.

Mar 9 โ€ข 10:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

How about erasing 'vagabunda' from the dictionary?

The article discusses the derogatory use of the term 'vagabunda' in Brazilian society and its implications for women.

Mar 8 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

THE LYNX COMMENTS โŸฉ What is it, gypsy, have you forgotten the Latvian language?

A recent video by the Society Integration Fund sparked outrage on social media over comments directed at a Romani individual regarding language use.

Mar 7 โ€ข 22:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

53% of Catalans Believe Catalan is Used Too Little and 52% Expect it to Decrease in Five Years, According to CEO

A recent survey shows that a majority of Catalans feel that the use of the Catalan language is declining and anticipate further decreases in the future.

Mar 5 โ€ข 11:30 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‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

The 5 phrases kind people use, according to psychology

The article discusses how language and specific phrases can significantly influence emotional well-being and interpersonal relationships, particularly highlighting the role of kindness expressed through words.

Mar 4 โ€ข 16:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

Can Iran create a 'dirty bomb'? Understanding the entire matter in simple language

This article discusses whether Iran could use its highly enriched uranium to create a dirty bomb, explaining what a dirty bomb is and its implications.

Mar 4 โ€ข 04:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

The 5 phrases successful people repeat to attract luck, according to psychology

The article discusses how successful individuals use specific phrases that can positively influence their mindset and perception of luck.

Mar 3 โ€ข 16:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

It is not a fat deputy but artificial intelligence urging to use the Ukrainian language in Russian

The article discusses a controversial television clip featuring a man, presented as a Ukrainian deputy, emphasizing the importance of speaking Ukrainian, yet ironically speaking Russian himself.

Mar 2 โ€ข 18:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

VIDEO: The Constitutional Court reviews the case on the use of minority languages

The Constitutional Court of Latvia is reviewing a case concerning the obligations of public media to produce content in minority languages, which some lawmakers argue undermines the status of the Latvian language.

Mar 2 โ€ข 05:55 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‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Victoria Abril, the Catalan, the Basque Language, and the Eternal 'Damn it, Man!': The Goya Awards as Experienced on Social Media

The Goya Awards sparked diverse discussions on social media regarding language use in public television, highlighting the conflict between Catalan, Basque, and Castilian cultures in Spain.

Mar 1 โ€ข 00:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Pickett in Support of the Russian Language in Riga Attracts Less Than 30 People

A protest in Riga against a proposed law banning the use of the Russian language in customer service drew a small crowd of around 25-27 people.

Feb 28 โ€ข 14:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

JรœRI GINTER โŸฉ Is mandatory foreign language B in schools still necessary?

The article questions the necessity of mandatory foreign language B in Estonian schools, sparked by a daughter's inquiry about its practical use.

Feb 28 โ€ข 13:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Dagens Nyheter
Life & Tech

ECG: Both 'raggar-dusch' and 'galosch-haka' are still used

The author expresses surprise and disappointment over the disappearance of certain slang terms from the Swedish Academy's dictionary, especially 'raggar-dusch' and 'galosch-haka', claiming that some people still use them.

Feb 28 โ€ข 06:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Unexpected Biological Trick: Butterflies 'Sing' to Ants to Survive

A new study reveals that certain butterfly larvae use rhythmic signals akin to musical language to communicate with ants, gaining protection and sustenance from them.

Feb 27 โ€ข 14:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

Broadcasting Award to Vidar Eidhammer

Vidar Eidhammer has been awarded the Broadcasting Award 2025 for his outstanding use of language in Norwegian broadcasting.

Feb 26 โ€ข 19:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Writing of Judge Ji Gwi-yeon: Cowardly Rhetoric [Language and Writing]

A commentary on the writing style of Judge Ji Gwi-yeon, critiquing the use of ambiguous language in legal judgments and calling for clarity and accountability.

Feb 26 โ€ข 10:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Language Use and Arms Circulation: What Offenses Have Recently Cost Saeima Deputies?

Several members of the Saeima have been administratively punished for traffic violations as well as non-compliance with language requirements and violations of arms circulation law.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Menacing meaning of single word in Donald Trump's ranting State of the Union speech

Donald Trump's recent State of the Union address is under analysis for its psychological implications, particularly focusing on his use of language.

Feb 25 โ€ข 10:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

CIA urges Iranians to use burner phones, Tor to contact US in Persian-language video

The CIA has released a Persian-language video advising Iranian dissidents on secure communication methods as anti-government protests escalate in Iran.

Feb 24 โ€ข 22:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Leader of the Left Club Punished for Swearing. Why Is Polish Politics Becoming More Vulgar?

The article discusses the increasing use of vulgar language in Polish politics and its implications.

Feb 23 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

This must be the most used Arabic word in Danish

The article discusses a new dictionary of Arabic words in Danish, highlighting the irony of Donald Trump's use of an Arabic origin word, 'tariff', while simultaneously promoting protectionism against imports.

Feb 22 โ€ข 15:00 UTC

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