A language student’s guide to the French capital highlights the culinary, literary and musical influences that quietly shape everyday life.
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Faced With Trump’s English Mandate, Mexico’s Truckers Report to Class
Companies, fearing penalties that could put them out of business, race to make sure their drivers have enough English to communicate with U.S. officials.
Faced With Trump’s English Mandate, Mexico’s Truckers Report to Class
Companies, fearing penalties that could put them out of business, race to make sure their drivers have enough English to communicate with U.S. officials.
A Haven for English in the Most French of North American Cities
For Quebec City’s tiny English-speaking community, a former jail turned library serves as an essential sanctuary in a metropolis where the domination of French is enshrined in law.
‘Bonjour’ Sets Off a Linguistic Dispute on a Belgian Train
The rules can get complicated in a country with French, Dutch and German as official languages.
Modi Wants More Indians to Speak Hindi. Some States Are Shouting ‘No.’
States worry that the imposition of Hindi, the main language of northern India, would wipe out their cultural heritage.
Did Baby Talk Give Rise to Language?
The way that human adults talk to young children is unique among primates, a new study found. That might be one secret to our species’ grasp of language.
Did Baby Talk Give Rise to Language?
The way that human adults talk to young children is unique among primates, a new study found. That might be one secret to our species’ grasp of language.
How a Booker Prize-Winning Work From India Redefined Translation
An extraordinary author-translator collaboration produced a book, “Heart Lamp,” that was lauded for enriching the English language.
Nine Federally Funded Scientific Breakthroughs That Changed Everything
The U.S. is slashing funding for scientific research, after decades of deep investment. Here’s some of what those taxpayer dollars created.