Lorena Muñiz Cuervo
Lorena was born and raised in the North of Spain. She is a freelance translator and writer with special interests in languages and social justice.
All About Spain’s Asturian Language
Asturian is a Romance language spoken in a region of northwest Spain called Asturias. It is a symbol of regional identity and cultural heritage, and it is often seen in music, literature, and oral traditions.
New Book Claims Elfdalian Is Distinct Language, Not Swedish Dialect
Spoken by around 2,500 people in central Sweden, Elfdalian has largely been considered a dialect of Swedish. But recent research argues that it is “a medieval language that survived up to modern times.”
Official Languages: Why Some Countries Have Them and Others Don’t
Official languages can play a crucial role in maintaining structure and effective communication within a country, often enabling citizens to connect and governments to provide services to all constituents.