Jacqueline Lichtenbergflipped into Species studiesHumanity Is the polyglot brain different? MIT researchers are trying to find out. theweek.com - Patrick Cox There are more theories than facts about polyglots. Because internet lists of polyglots identify mainly men, there's the belief that the male brain …
John Hodderflipped into Life, the Universe and EverythingLifestyle (UK) Susie Dent's brief history of swear words, from F-word to taboos around 'Jesus' inews.co.uk - David Woode Susie Dent's brief history of swear words, from the F-word to taboos around saying Jesus The lexicographer and etymologist, who is 'fascinated' with …
E! Newsflipped into Latest NewsJoe Alwyn Taylor Swift Celebrates Boyfriend Joe Alwyn's 29th Birthday in London E! News - Samantha Schnurr What better way to celebrate your London boy's birthday than in his hometown with famous friends? Such was the case for Taylor Swift and her famous …
Michael Hinsleyflipped into SportsGabe Kapler Giants will use interpreter for Spanish speakers in games nbcsports.com SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Picture this scenario. The Giants have a one-run lead in the seventh inning at Oracle Park, with a young reliever trying to …
sandra oppflipped into Interesting Articles To ReadSleep Do deaf people do sign language in their sleep? sciencefocus.com - Alice Gregory Anecdotally, some people who’ve learned sign language do occasionally use it in their sleep. There’s not a lot of scientific data, but one 2017 case …
Coventry Telegraphflipped into NewsCoventry Life inside the Coventry school that speaks 40 languages coventrytelegraph.net - Naomi de Souza A school in Coventry has taken a unique approach to welcoming new children through its gates. Cardinal Wiseman school in Potters Green truly has a …
The Telegraphflipped into PoliticsEd Miliband Come back, Ed Miliband - all is forgiven The Telegraph - By Charlotte LyttonFinally, it’s happened. The political moment I, and approximately seven other people, have been waiting for since 2015: the frontbench comeback of Ed Miliband. The MP for Doncaster North is rumoured to
Spelling University of Kentucky hosts regional spelling bee lex18.com - www.lex18.com LEXINGTON, Ky. (LEX 18) — The University of Kentucky hosted the Regional Spelling Bee Saturday. 39 competitors from across 81 counties tested their …
China Xi sends reply letter to US elementary school students china.org.cn - www.china.org.cn Chinese President Xi Jinping has written back to a group of U.S. elementary school students, encouraging them to continue their efforts to learn …
Los Angeles Timesflipped into CaliforniaEastside Los Angeles Spanish-language newsstand, a 1940s Boyle Heights gem, braces for the end Los Angeles Times - Alejandra Reyes-VelardeRafael Ramos stood at his Boyle Heights newsstand on a sunny morning. Above, a faded green awning proclaimed: ALL KINDS OF SPANISH MAGAZINES AND NEWSPAPERS. Over the buzz of traffic at the corner of 1st
Outlook Magazineflipped into Outlook IndiaExtinction Neglect of mother tongue leads to its extinction: Karnataka outlookindia.com - Minister Mangaluru, Feb 22 (PTI) The lack of pride in one''s own language and the reluctance to speak their mother tongue will ultimately lead to its …
New York Postflipped into NewsGiorgio Armani Giorgio Armani sparks backlash over ‘rape’ remark New York Post - Sara Dorn Italian fashion titan Giorgio Armani sparked outrage by using the word “rape” to describe the industry’s sexualization of women. “I think it’s time …
The News Minuteflipped into The News Minute Language Learning ‘Baahubali’ fans rejoice! Now you can officially learn the ‘KiLiKi’ language online thenewsminute.com “Zaba means hi in KiLiKi language. Zaba to you all,” begins Madhan Karky’s introduction to KiLiKi language video. Fans of the Baahubali series are …
News (China) Bangladeshi people pay tributes to language movement activists - Xinhua | xinhuanet.com - Source: Xinhua DHAKA, Feb. 22 (Xinhua) -- Tens of thousands of people in Bangladeshi capital Dhaka paid tributes to the country's language movement activists who …
Language Learning Update 5: Almost Halfway There · The Wonderfully Disturbing World of Robert Crumb kickstarter.com - www.kickstarter.com All or nothing. This project will only be funded if it reaches its goal by Fri, March 6 2020 9:00 AM UTC +00:00. A new, English-language book about …
Briana Brownellflipped into UNCANNY LEARNINGEmotional Intelligence Human emotions must adapt to thrive in the machine age TNW - Tim LeberechtDid you know TNW Conference has a track fully dedicated to bringing the biggest names in tech to showcase inspiring talks from those driving the future of technology this year? Tim Leberecht, who authored
Stylist Magazineflipped into AstrologyLanguage Learning This is why we’re obsessed with labelling dating trends, according to a language expert Stylist Magazine - Hollie Richardson When “they” was announced the word of the last decade, it proved just how powerfully language can define a moment in time. The addition of …
MBflipped into Artist ObituariesPulitzer Prize Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Lisel Mueller, who wrote from Lake County, dies dailyherald.com - Chicago Sun-Times Lisel Mueller fled Germany at 15 and came to America, where she wrote in her poem "Curriculum Vitae": She caught up and more, using her "new language" …
Outlook Magazineflipped into Outlook IndiaIcon version of the Flipboard logoOdia BJD protests against AIIMS Bhubaneswar''s directive on Hindi outlookindia.com - BJD protests against AIIMS Bhubaneswar''s directive on Hindi Bhubaneswar, Feb 22 (IANS) The ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) in Odisha on Saturday protested against the imposition of Hindi language by AIIMS …
Icon version of the Flipboard logo New America Award - Society of Professional Journalists spj.org - www.spj.org Entry Deadline: February 25, 2020 Entries accepted beginning November 25, 2019 Entries are due on February 25, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. ET. By The Desert Sun, …
DW NewsGermany Three quarters of refugees feel welcome in Germany DW News - DW English The joint study was conducted in collaboration with Germany's Institute for Employment Research (IAB). The report interviewed a total of 7,950 …
Indian Expressflipped into Indian ExpressMamata Banerjee Set aside differences, fight against divisive forces: Mamata Banerjee indianexpress.com - Express News Service In an apparent attack on the BJP, the Trinamool Congress chief, who has been leading the protest against the new citizenship law (CAA) and the …
China Xi sends reply letter to U.S. elementary school students - Xinhua | xinhuanet.com - Source: Xinhua Xi said he is pleased to see those students write and learn Chinese so well, and hopes that they will continue to work hard, make greater progress …
Varietyflipped into FilmMovies SF Studios Expands U.K. Operations, Develops English-Language Survival Thriller ‘Don’t Move’ (EXCLUSIVE) Variety - Elsa Keslassy As it continues to expand its global profile, Nordic major SF Studios is ramping up its U.K. operations with high-profile new hires and is developing …
the i paperflipped into Long ReadsLifestyle (UK) Susie Dent: 'I talk about swearing a lot. It's a hot topic' inews.co.uk - David Woode Susie Dent on swearing, social media and the influence of slang on the English language Countdown's resident word expert also co-hosts the podcast …
Marisue Calderonflipped into worth readingJob Satisfaction 13 grammar rules that changed since you were in school Ladders - Arika Okrent Back in the 19th century, some grammar teachers had a problem with the word reliable. It doesn’t properly fit the pattern of adjectives ending with …
thielsenvflipped into DisabilitySign Language How America developed two sign languages — one white, one black The Washington Post - Frances Stead Sellers“I try to match them,” said Redd, a sign language interpreter for 19 years. Redd, who is black but was taught to sign by white teachers, said she did what came naturally, not thinking about the racial
FOX BusinessLanguage Learning Trish Regan: Why are Democrats objecting to making English our official language? FOX Business - Trish ReganTrish Regan: There should be no question on English being US official language The top Democratic candidates don’t want English to be the official language of the United States because it will make immigrants
ricardolopezmflipped into Cosas interesantesHarry Potter I Went to Hogwarts for Seven Years and Did Not Learn Math or Spelling, and Now I Can’t Get a Job The New Yorker - Julien DarmoniI am a recent Hogwarts graduate, and, although my time with you was a literal fantasy, I unfortunately did not learn a lot of basic skills, like math or spelling, at your skool. You may say, “Why do you
helenngblflipped into SingaporeSingapore Singapore has almost wiped out its mother tongues The Economist WHEN SANDY, a young Chinese Singaporean, learned that her grandmother was terminally ill, she signed up for a workshop in the Hokkien language run by …
