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forbes.com • Business • World
This article discusses the negative impacts of business jargon on online businesses, highlighting its confusing nature, irritating effects, use in masking problems, and role in establishing power dynamics.
foreignpolicy.com • Geopolitics • World
This article examines the geopolitical implications of language, highlighting how language acts as a tool of imperialism and the ensuing cultural and linguistic resistance in various parts of the world.
epochtimes.com • Education • USA
Students from the Minghui School's Taiwan Chinese Language Learning Center in Boston visited the Boston Overseas Community Affairs Council to experience Taiwanese culture through various interactive activities.
study.com • Neuroscience • World
This article explores the concept of brain lateralization, examining the theory that specific brain regions control different functions and challenging the oversimplified notion of hemispheric dominance.
super.abril.com.br • Linguistics • World
This article explores how people express laughter online across various countries, highlighting the diverse ways different cultures represent the sound of laughter in digital communication.
washingtonexaminer.com • Linguistics • World
This book review analyzes Jason Stanley and David Beaver's 'The Politics of Language,' critiquing its theory of 'resonance' as the essence of meaning and its implications for political discourse.
nacion.com • Linguistics • Costa Rica
This article discusses the historical and contemporary usage of the pronouns 'usted', 'vos', and 'tú' in Costa Rican Spanish, examining their social implications and exploring the potential decline of 'vos'.
theatlantic.com • Linguistics • World
The increasing use of AI-generated text is significantly impacting human communication, potentially leading to a homogenization of language and a shift in writing styles.
super.abril.com.br • Linguistics • Brazil
This article explores the origins of the words "carioca" and "fluminense", the terms used for people born in Rio de Janeiro city and state, respectively, tracing their etymological roots and historical usage.
lasprovincias.es • Education • Spain
The Valencian Education Ministry proposes teaching Mathematics in Spanish and other subjects in Valencian, adapting to a new language model based on the Education Freedom Law.
www1.folha.uol.com.br • Linguistics • World
This article explores the etymology and multiple interpretations of the word 'camerlengo,' highlighting its unusual usage and comparing it to other similarly structured words in Portuguese.
www1.folha.uol.com.br • Politics • Brazil
Brazilian columnist Antonio Prata discusses the debate surrounding the term "pessoa em situação de rua" ("person experiencing homelessness"), arguing that politically correct language can hinder effective communication and alienate the general population.
dailymail.co.uk • Sociology • UK
The article explores the challenges of integration and communication in Nelson, Lancashire, a town with a Muslim-majority population where a significant portion of residents struggle with English, leading to social divisions.
nytimes.com • Language • World
The overused term 'bespoke,' once signifying high-end tailoring, has become a ubiquitous branding trend, prompting discussion about its saturation and diluted meaning.
tandfonline.com • Psychology • World
This study investigates how language and cultural context independently affect bilingual individuals' self-reported personality traits using the Big Five Inventory.
nacion.com • News • Italy
An unidentified man found near Rome's Termini station, speaking an unknown language and carrying enigmatic drawings, is baffling authorities.
epochtimes.com • Education • United States
A new Taiwanese Mandarin language learning center opened in Southern California, expanding access to Taiwanese-style language education.
nytimes.com • Linguistics • World
This New York Times article explores the emergence and increasing use of the term "lookism" to describe prejudice based on physical appearance, tracing its origins and illustrating its prevalence in various contexts.
nytimes.com • Linguistics • World
The Kiki/Bouba effect explores the inherent link between sound and shape, revealing how our mouth's movements and the energy used in pronunciation influence our perception of words.
telegraph.co.uk • Linguistics • World
A debate arises over acceptable pronunciations, specifically the pronunciation of "mischievous" and "haitch," highlighting the irritation certain mispronunciations cause.
washingtonpost.com • Politics • World
This article analyzes Donald Trump's frequent use of the word "beautiful," exploring its linguistic aspects and the political implications of its application to various contexts, including his signature legislative agenda.
whichschooladvisor.com • Education • UAE
The increasing importance of Mandarin Chinese is driving its adoption as a core subject in several Dubai international schools, offering students valuable skills for the global job market and reflecting growing economic ties between the UAE and China.