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Community 3 years ago

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New controversies arise over French language in Canada

Do French-speakers face discrimination in Canada, despite its status as an official language along with English?

Academia 3 years ago

PM Ismail’s hasty promotion of Malay as ASEAN language

It is possible that the Malaysian leader wanted to leave a quick legacy for his nation because he is not so sure about his future.

Editorial 3 years ago

Malay for ASEAN

Article 34 of the ASEAN Charters rules English as the working language for the diverse grouping.

Europe 4 years ago

French language watchdog warns of English infiltration

A report by six members of the body, adopted in early February and published online this week, warns that "today's communication is characterised by a degradation that must not be seen as inevitable".

Environment 4 years ago

Rare wild bees find has English country estate buzzing

South African conservationist, Filipe Salbany, has identified the bees as a rare ecotype with a suspected centuries-old lineage in the self-contained corner of the Oxfordshire countryside.

World 5 years ago

English lockdown might have reduced COVID-19 infections more than thought: Scientists

The reproductive number of COVID-19 in England may been lower than previously thought in May, research published by British scientists said on Wednesday, suggesting the government's COVID-19 lockdown worked to reduce infection rates.

Lifestyle 5 years ago

‘Australian English as prestigious as American English’

“Australia wants to make clear to Koreans we should be the destination of choice for people who want to study English language,” James Bourne, second secretary at the Embassy of Australia, said during an interview at his office in the Australian Embassy in central Seoul.

Sports 5 years ago

Premier League's international appeal faces coronavirus test

When the 100 day-wait for Premier League football comes to an end on Wednesday, the anticipation will be felt as keenly in Mumbai and Beijing as in Manchester and Birmingham. The global reach of the English top-flight has helped secure its position as the wealthiest league in world football.

Parents 5 years ago

Why younger is not always better when it comes to learning English

More researchers now agree that the ability to achieve high or even native-like proficiency cannot be exclusively attributed to age and is affected by other factors, such as cognitive, social and emotional aspects.