“When I see American media, it’s always different, it’s always new, always a surprise,” said a teacher of Ukrainian and Russian languages.
Tag: English Language
How do you say ‘Omicron’?
Unlike Alpha, Beta and Delta, the name of the latest known variant is not as straightforward, with some English speakers offering up diverse pronunciations.
French Language Laws Renew Rift With Quebec’s English Speakers
The government calls the new measure necessary for the survival of French, while critics say it stigmatizes bilingualism and is bad for business.
‘Reversing Gears’: China Increasingly Rejects English, and the World
A movement against Western influence threatens to close off a nation that succeeded in part by welcoming new ideas.
He Is Senegalese and French, With Nothing to Reconcile
David Diop, an International Booker Prize finalist for his novel “At Night All Blood Is Black,” is among the writers whose work is helping France face its history with Africa.
‘Friends Reunion’: How the Sitcom Helps People Learn English
Language teachers say the show is a near-perfect amalgam of easy-to-understand English and real-life scenarios that feel familiar even to people who live worlds away from the West Village.
Facebook Apologizes for Vulgar Translation of Chinese Leader’s Name
“This should not have happened and we are taking steps to ensure it doesn’t happen again,” the company said.
Boris Johnson Says Immigrants to U.K. Should Be Forced to Learn English
With two weeks left in the race to become prime minister, the front-runner is tacking to the right, reflecting the views of Conservative Party members.
‘I Can English Understand,’ New Official Says. The Swiss Have Their Doubts.
Guy Parmelin is set to become economy minister, a job that involves negotiating international trade accords.
Some Words Defy Translation. Angela Merkel Showed Why.
Germany’s chancellor used an English-language vulgarity in a speech recently. Oddly enough, German doesn’t have a mot juste of its own.