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England’s national curriculum review misses opportunity to revitalise language learning

The decline of languages education in England is a familiar and depressing story. Take-up of French at GCSE is down from 25% in 2009-10 to 18% in 2024-25. German has halved in the same period from 10% to 5%.

The Conversation

Universities blame ‘societal shift’ for axing foreign language degrees

Numbers taking languages at A-level and beyond has been falling for decades, although Duolingo says its app is most popular with young people

The Guardian - UK

University of Nottingham considers axing language and music degrees

Total of 48 degrees could disappear from Russell Group institution, with falling revenues and rising costs blamed

The Guardian - UK

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Miss Universe 2025: Meet the Latin American and Latina Delegates

Latin America is once again lighting up the global stage. From the Amazon to the Caribbean, twenty-one powerful women are carrying the dreams, languages, and cultures of an entire region to Bangkok, Thailand, for the 74th edition of Miss Universe.

Latin Times

How number systems shape our thinking and what it means for learning, language and culture

Most of us have little trouble working out how many millilitres are in 2.4 litres of water (it’s 2,400). But the same can’t be said when we’re asked how many minutes are in 2.4 hours (it’s 144).

The Conversation

LUX: the tradition of the troubadour is at the heart of Rosalía’s songwriting

Spanish singer-songwriter Rosalía’s highly anticipated album LUX has been met with widespread acclaim from critics and fans alike. It’s a fusion of ideas drawn from diverse storytelling traditions, cultures and languages, offering a rich tapestry that rewards repeated listening.

The Conversation

Zohran Mamdani’s win shows how multilingualism bridges divides in diverse democracies

When Zohran Mamdani campaigned for New York City mayor, he didn’t sound like a typical American politician, speaking only English at his rallies and public appearances.

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What AI earbuds can’t replace: The value of learning another language

Your host in Osaka, Japan, slips on a pair of headphones and suddenly hears your words transformed into flawless Kansai Japanese. Even better, their reply in their native tongue comes through perfectly clear to you.

The Conversation

Kneecap is revitalising Irish. These 5 artists are doing the same for Indigenous languages

Northern Irish hip hop trio Kneecap have been making waves, not just as musicians, but as language activists who rap in both English and their native Irish. In Belfast’s Gaeltacht Quarter, Irish is a living language. It is also a political statement – a form of resistance against British cultural…

The Conversation

New global research shows eye movements reveal how native languages shape reading

Reading is a complex cognitive skill that predicts career prospects and social mobility throughout our lifetimes. For newcomers to a country, success often depends on learning to read fluently in a new language.

The Conversation

Quantum Computing Explained: Unlocking the Future of Quantum Technology and Its Impact

Quantum computing explained: Discover how quantum computers work, their impact across industries, and the future of quantum technology reshaping the world of computing.

International Business Times

‘It’s impossible not to have contradictions in a contradictory world’: Catalan pop visionary Rosalía on critics, crisis and being ‘hot for God’

With a towering new album about female saints in 13 languages, she’s pop’s boldest star – and one of its most controversial. She revisits her spiritual breakthroughs, and explains why we need forgiveness instead of cancel culture

The Guardian - UK

If You Can Score 30/30 In This Borrowed Words Quiz, You’re A True Polyglot

Test your knowledge of words borrowed from other languages with this interactive quiz. Discover the origins of popular loanwords—can you guess them all?

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30 Everyday Words That Aren’t English: Prove You Know Their Real Language Roots

Test your knowledge of words borrowed from other languages with this interactive quiz. Discover the origins of popular loanwords—can you guess them all?

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Apple's iOS 26.1 Update Brings Hidden AI Upgrades, New Languages, Liquid Glass Custom Toggles

Apple's iOS 26.1 update unlocks new AI features, Live Translation languages, and customization options that will improve your iPhone experience.

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Score At Least 23/25 In This Foreign Language Test To Prove You’re A Real Language Nerd

Test your knowledge of greetings and goodbyes in foreign languages with this quiz. Explore phrases from around the world—can you identify them all?

The Guardian - UK

Rosalía: Lux review – a demanding, distinctive clash of classical and chaos that couldn’t be by anyone else

The Catalan star’s monumental fourth LP features lyrics in 13 languages, references to female saints, the London Symphony Orchestra – and Björk on ‘divine intervention’

Euronews

Polish to be the most effective language for prompting AI, new study reveals

A group of researchers studied which language is best understood by artificial intelligence, with Polish in the lead and English only ranking at sixth place.

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Rosalía sings in 13 languages on forthcoming album LUX

Rosalía goes multi-lingual on her new album LUX.

The Guardian - UK

Ronnie Sim obituary

Other lives: Former teacher who helped translate the Bible into various African languages

The Conversation

Voiced: Barbican festival highlights endangered languages and their connection to art

Throughout October, the Barbican in London is hosting Voiced: The Festival for Endangered Languages. It’s the first UK festival for artists who create in indigenous languages and dialects. And it explores themes of art, language, the idea of home and belonging – including how all four intersect.

Tom’s Guide

Forget Clippy — meet Mico, Microsoft's friendlier face for Copilot's Fall Release

Microsoft is rolling out roughly a dozen new features for Copilot across Edge, Windows and the Copilot iOS app. Here's what they'll let you do, from learning new languages to planning group trips.

The Guardian - UK

Readers reply: what is the most common word in the world?

The long-running series in which readers answer other readers’ questions on subjects ranging from trivial flights of fancy to profound scientific and philosophical concepts

Tom’s Guide

iOS 26 brings live translations to phone calls — and I've got a trick for making it run smoother

A new Apple Intelligence feature in iOS 26 delivers real-time translations to phone calls, though launching the feature can be a struggle. Here's how to make things as seamless as possible.

The Conversation

African languages for AI: the project that’s gathering a huge new dataset

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools like ChatGPT, DeepSeek, Siri or Google Assistant are developed by the global north and trained in English, Chinese or European languages. In comparison, African languages are largely missing from the internet.

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