More than 60 percent of French speakers now live in Africa. Despite growing resentment at France, Africans are contributing to the evolution and spread of the French language.
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The Evolution of American Sign Language
Digital media is changing language — sometimes rapidly. We explore the example of American Sign Language.
The ‘Hard Yakka’ of Defining Australian English’s Many Quirks
It took a while for Australians to appreciate their linguistic distinctiveness. The editors at the Australian National Dictionary Center work to document it.
Disappearing Slang and Cultural Variants: How Australian English Is Changing
Readers reflect on the country’s many different accents.