It may not make children better writers. But it is valuable all the same. Read more
The pandemic has driven a great leap forward in digital learning. Is there any point in looking back? Read more
When the Normans came and conquered in 1066, they brought the French language with them. So why did it not persist, and how did English [...]
Publishers avoid highlighting the people who choose every word of the books they bring to English readers. This lack of transparency is misguided and unfair. [...]
English has a long tradition of wrangling over its lack of a gender-neutral pronoun. Read more
Dutch has reached an all-time low in Wallonia as a language study choice for pupils. Read more
Lila Gleitman’s research illuminated the way children learn to speak. Read more
But they and interpreters rarely get their due. Read more
As long as people joke, swear and use irony, computers will never take the place of translators. Read more
They slice up the messy reality of life differently from your own. Read more