Tag Archives: English language
Does Banning Bilingual Education Change Anything?
Nine years after bilingual education was banned in Massachusetts, educators are still arguing over the effect on students’ language abilities. Massachusetts is among of several states, including California and Arizona, to ban bilingual education. The fear seems to be that … Continue reading
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English-only in the US, translating tweets in Japan and satire in Egypt
The English Only movement in the United States is always active during times of high immigration (check out my previous interview with US English lobbyist Tim Schultz). Now, the movement has got a shot in the arm from the Tea … Continue reading
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The staying power of English, and Shakespeare in Shona
Top five language stories this month with Patrick and cartoon queen Carol Hills: 5. Multi-lingual Shakespeare. All of Shakespeare’s 38 plays will be performed next year in London, each in a different language. Hosting this 6-week season — part of … Continue reading
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The events of English and the future of Tibetan
Five language stories from the past month with Patrick, Carol and Rhitu… 5.Tibetan in schools Tibetans have been protesting over the potential loss of their language in schools. It started after the Chinese Communist Party’s Qinghai province chief, Qiang Wei … Continue reading
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The English-only movement in America
A conversation about making English the only official language in the United States. Tim Schultz, lobbyist with Washington-based US English makes the case for this, ahead of an English-only vote in Oklahoma. This is not the usual fare on The … Continue reading
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Aussie English and proper English
Not that Australian English isn’t proper… English is so widely and variously spoken that it barely can be called a single language. That hasn’t stopped grammar stickler Simon Heffer from trying to re-establish order. The man is seriously old school, … Continue reading
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Learning in two languages, and new Zulu words
A back-to-school edition about learning in a second language. We spend some time in the classroom with fourth grade teacher Stephanie Blanco of Gauldin Elementary School in Downey, CA to explore the challenges of teaching English language learners. ELL came … Continue reading
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Grammar tips in Brazil, and magic in a second language
Forget their laidback image, Brazilians care deeply about grammar. One city has a long-established grammar hotline staffed by Portuguese language experts. Now the state of Rio de Janeiro is following suit. This may, or may not, be in response to … Continue reading
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