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Erik Hansson
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German-Swedish translator since 1995. Keynote speaker here & there. Member of SFÖ-SAT (SE), founding & honorary member of DVÜD (DE). 3rd last Curator of Sweden in 2018. That guy who founded TTNS on FB. Escaped from the blue bird. Prefers beer to wine. #xl8
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People of Poland are first in the world to celebrate New Year – how is that possible?
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#Kiribati #pacific #hny2026
Why people of Poland celebrated New Year before everyone else
One Poland is covered in snow; the other is surrounded by coconut groves.
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January 4, 2026 at 12:09 PM
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#Canada:
'A lifeline to the land and to the people': Radio's role in the culture of northern Sask.
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#cree #language #Saskatchewan #langsky
'A lifeline to the land and to the people': How radio plays a critical role in the culture of northern Sask. | CBC News
They may be small, but the collection of radio stations that service Saskatchewan’s remote northern communities are hubs that connect people with news and programming that builds knowledge and culture...
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January 4, 2026 at 12:06 PM
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The Fragile Courage of Living Tongues
There are moments in history when #languages do not merely survive; they hesitate, bend, fracture, and yet refuse to disappear.
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#endangered #langsky
The Blogs: The Fragile Courage of Living Tongues
From the blog of Alexander A. Winogradsky Frenkel at The Times of Israel
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January 4, 2026 at 12:03 PM
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#Taiwan:
Immersion programs help students learn Taiwan Indigenous languages
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#indigenous #language #langsky
Immersion programs help students learn Taiwan Indigenous languages | Taiwan News | Jan. 4, 2026 16:47
Education ministry hopes students can hold natural conversations | Jan. 4, 2026 16:47
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January 4, 2026 at 12:01 PM
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#China: Why do domestic mobile phones also use "foreign names"? There's actually some knowledge behind this.
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#Chinese #language #legislation #langsky
The Reason Why Domestic Mobile Phones Use "Foreign Names": The Knowledge Behind It
Can everyone accept the name "Xiaomi 17 Ultra Leica Custom Edition"? This question explores the market - acceptance of a potential product name in the tech sphere.
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January 4, 2026 at 11:59 AM
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What did English originally sound like? A Linguist found out, and even the British are baffled
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#English #language #history #etymology #langsky
What did English originally sound like? A Linguist found out, and even the British are baffled
The accent from around 450 AD has left many stunned and struggling to make sense of it.
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January 2, 2026 at 5:27 PM
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Swedish word of the day #swotd is bastu (short for "badstuga", "bathing cabin", simply a sauna).
Even if they aren't as popular as in Finland, they are a natural part of many holiday homes and are often found in sports centres, swimming pools, spa facilities and even in some workplaces.
#Sweden
Interior of a sauna ready for use, decorated with candles and equipped with wooden buckets, some towels and a sauna scoop.
December 29, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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AI chatbots are 'alarmingly' biased against #dialect speakers
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AI chatbots are 'alarmingly' biased against dialect speakers – DW – 12/29/2025
Don't speak perfect Oxford English? You may face "shocking" levels of discrimination when using large language models, researchers have found. New customized AI models could be the answer.
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December 29, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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Why a Foreign Language Sounds Like a Blur to Non-Native Ears
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#neurolinguistics #language #langsky
A representation of the brain highlighting the superior temporal gyrus (in blue), which helps us understand spoken language. Image Credit: Chang Lab and Stamen Design
December 29, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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Five myths about learning a new language – busted
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Five myths about learning a new language – busted
Less formal language learning can encourage us to think more about communication than accuracy.
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December 29, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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When It Comes to Language, Context Matters
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#context #sarcasm #irony #language #langsky
When It Comes to Language, Context Matters
MIT researchers identified three cognitive skills that we use to infer what someone really means.
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December 24, 2025 at 8:47 AM
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Why Do Nigerians Speak French?
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Why Do Nigerians Speak French?
Why do Nigerians speak French? Discover how Nigeria's 4,000km borders with French-speaking countries make language learning essential.
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December 23, 2025 at 7:19 AM
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@ntvde.bsky.social , es wäre schon angebracht, dass ihr hier den Namen des Dolmetschers einblendet. Den wirren Gedankengängen des Präsidenten zu folgen ist schon eine Leistung.
#1nt #nametheinterpreter
Screenshot from press conference w/ President Trump.
December 22, 2025 at 10:24 PM
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Progress in protecting minority languages in #Finland, but further action needed
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Progress in protecting minority languages in Finland, but further action needed - Portal - www.coe.int
<p><strong>Council of Europe key recommendations involve teacher training, social and health services and media</strong></p>
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December 22, 2025 at 7:50 AM
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“Merry Christmas” in over 100 different languages
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“Merry Christmas” in over 100 different languages
<p>This article will teach you how to say (or rather write) “Merry Christmas” in more than 100 different languages. The languages are grouped by the continents where they are widely
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December 22, 2025 at 7:47 AM
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Poland’s language set to change next year: What do you need to know?
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#Polish #language #orthography #langsky
New Polish spelling rules to be introduced from next year
The reform is the biggest change to Poland’s language in almost a century.
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December 22, 2025 at 7:44 AM
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'Avatar': How the Na'vi language was constructed
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'Avatar': How the Na'vi language was constructed – DW – 12/18/2025
Very few people get to invent a new language that is heard by millions: DW talked to linguist Paul Frommer about how he developed the "Avatar" aliens' language.
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December 19, 2025 at 10:09 AM
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Seven travel trends that will define 2026
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#travel #wanderlust
Seven travel trends that will define 2026
Data suggests that 2026 will be the year of quiet escapes, algorithm-shaped itineraries, ultra-personalised retreats and a return to slower, more intentional travel.
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December 18, 2025 at 7:28 AM
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Calls grow to end French dominance in #Morocco, push stronger role for Arabic
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Calls grow to end French dominance in Morocco, push stronger role for Arabic - TRT World
National coalition urges full enforcement of Arabic’s official status on World Arabic Language Day.
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December 18, 2025 at 7:26 AM
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Security through Education: #Estonia ’s Language Transition.
One-fifth of Estonians have Russian roots. To integrate this minority better, the government has decided to phase out Russian-language education.
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Security through Education: Estonia’s Language Transition
ZOiS Spotlight 23/2025 | Félix Krawatzek
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December 18, 2025 at 7:25 AM
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Leave notes, play games, go shopping: how to boost your child’s #multilingual skills these holidays
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Leave notes, play games, go shopping: how to boost your child’s multilingual skills these holidays
Here are five practical, research-informed tips to help families build kids’ skills in their home language.
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December 17, 2025 at 2:06 PM
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Behind the label: Alto Adige and the question of language
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#wine #südtirol #bilingual #langsky
Behind the label: Alto Adige and the question of language
With both Italian and German grape names permitted on the label, is Alto Adige's bilingual identity a head-scratcher for wine consumers?
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December 17, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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AI language models duped by poems
A new study has shown that #prompts in the form of poems confuse AI models like ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude — to the point where sometimes, security mechanisms don't kick in. Are poets the new hackers?
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AI language models duped by poems – DW – 12/16/2025
A new study has shown that prompts in the form of poems confuse AI models like ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude — to the point where sometimes, security mechanisms don't kick in. Are poets the new hackers?
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December 17, 2025 at 7:29 AM
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Education in #Syria: Returning pupils face language barrier
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Education in Syria: Returning pupils face language barrier | Qantara.de
Eleven-year-old Ali spent six years in Germany. Now back in Syria, he is struggling with Arabic, his native language, as the new government appears overwhelmed by the task of reintegrating returning s...
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December 17, 2025 at 7:28 AM
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Archaeology of Language
For centuries #Jewish #communities living in Iraq cultivated a multitude of distinct dialects. Israeli linguist Assaf Bar-Moshe wants to preserve them for posterity.
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Archaeology of Language
For centuries Jewish communities living in Iraq cultivated a multitude of distinct dialects. Israeli linguist Assaf Bar-Moshe wants to preserve them for posterity.
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December 17, 2025 at 7:27 AM