10/06/2016–17/06/2016
Headlines
Students in Singapore will no longer be penalised for using some Singlish terms in their essays and exams, The Straits Times reported on Monday. The Ministry of Education’s caveat: “Singlish words should be used only appropriately, usually in direct speech”, as in “I have decided to ‘sabo’ my friend and play a nasty prank on him“. On the heels of a move by the Oxford English Dictionary to codify 19 Singlish terms, this announcement has gathered mixed reactions from teachers, parents, and students.
In a bid to improve the usage and development of the Maltese language (a Semitic language that is one of the official languages of the European Union), a group of Maltese translators have developed a publication called l-aċċent which has since gotten a respectable readership around Europe. Plans are being made to build on this success further in the future.
The Assyrian community of Chicago, a Christian group orgininating from what is now Iraq and the majority of which has since fled from the militant ISIS group, is turning to technology to keep the dying Syriac language alive. While their efforts have thus far been relatively successful, it remains to be seen if this would be enough to stave off extinction.
Commentaries and Features
Microsoft has added Afrikaans language support to all versions of its translator apps as well as to Skype translator for Windows desktop. Spoken as a primary language by more than seven million people, Afrikaans—a derivative of eighteenth century Dutch—is used mainly in western South Africa and southern Namibia.
The Third National Geez Language Forum which was held in Ethiopia last week has called for more usage of Geez in the country, as a way to tap into the vast store of wisdom on a variety of subjects including astronomy and philosophy. Proposed initiatives include supporting scholars to write, disseminate and translate the language.
Writing after the crowning of Miss Tibet 2016 who speaks poor Tibetan, Ugyen Gyalpo discusses language shaming and the significance of the language to its people.
23 Responses to “This week in languages: June 17, 2016”
gate io da yeni listelenecek coinler
I am a website designer. Recently, I am designing a website template about gate.io. The boss’s requirements are very strange, which makes me very difficult. I have consulted many websites, and later I discovered your blog, which is the style I hope to need. thank you very much. Would you allow me to use your blog style as a reference? thank you!
20bet
Apoiar ferramentas de apostas e estar equipado com uma plataforma diversificada de transações financeiras, a 20Bet oferece suporte tangível aos jogadores. Este é um lugar onde eles podem apostar com dinheiro real, respaldados por concorrentes de diversas disciplinas esportivas. 20bet
amigobet
I really love to read such an excellent article. Helpful article. Hello Administ .
pearl
I stumbled upon your blog while searching for information on it. Your post not only answered my questions but also left me with a newfound interest in exploring related subjects further. Kudos to you for making complex ideas accessible! Baroque, Potato,Button pearls wholesaler
ilnarbegunov
I recently decided to sign up for Mostbet India, and I couldn’t be happier with my choice! The registration process was incredibly easy and quick, allowing me to dive into the exciting world of sports betting in no time. The platform offers a wide range of sports and casino games, ensuring there’s something for everyone. The user interface is intuitive, making navigation a breeze. Plus, their customer support is top-notch, always ready to assist. Highly recommend!
wordle unlimited
Have a good day!
binance
Thanks for sharing. I read many of your blog posts, cool, your blog is very good.
binance
Your point of view caught my eye and was very interesting. Thanks. I have a question for you. https://accounts.binance.com/ES_la/register-person?ref=T7KCZASX
Buksan ang Binance Account
I don’t think the title of your article matches the content lol. Just kidding, mainly because I had some doubts after reading the article.
venoplus 8 scam or legit
venoplus 8 scam: venoplus 8 scam
denticore legit
denticore scam: denticore scam
carbofire scam
carbofire scam: carbofire scam
neuroquiet legit
neuroquiet scam: neuroquiet scam
Pineal Guardian scam or legit
Pineal Guardian scam: Pineal Guardian scam
Pineal Guardian scam or legit
Pineal Guardian scam: Pineal Guardian scam
ProDentim scam or legit
ProDentim scam: ProDentim scam
Pineal Guardian legit
Pineal Guardian scam: Pineal Guardian scam
Pineal Guardian legit
Pineal Guardian scam: Pineal Guardian scam
NeuroPrime Scam
Is NeuroPrime a Scam or Legit?: NeuroPrime scam
NeuroPrime Scam
Is NeuroPrime a Scam or Legit?: NeuroPrime scam
mitothrive scam or legit
Is MitoThrive a scam, or is it legitimate?: mitothrive scam
pineal pure scam
Is Pineal Pure a scam or is it legitimate?: pineal pure scam
cuenta abierta en Binance
I don’t think the title of your article matches the content lol. Just kidding, mainly because I had some doubts after reading the article.