What Are “Critical Languages” in the United States?
Did you know that the government officially designates certain languages as "critical" to maintaining national security, diplomacy, and economic competitiveness?
Understanding India’s Complex Linguistic Landscape
The Southern Asian nation with more than a billion people has found a way to maintain its traditional linguistic identity at home while navigating diverse communication channels for business abroad.
Sign Language: More Than Just ASL
American Sign Language is hardly the only signed language in the world. Sign languages are usually made by and for the Deaf community in a particular country.
Papua New Guinea or Indonesia: Which Country Is the Most Linguistically Diverse in the World?
While Papa New Guinea is currently ranked number one, in both nations, the creation of new languages and the extinction of others leads to a constantly changing linguistic landscape.
Nebraska Courts Grapple With Interpreter Shortage as Demand Surges
With limited interpreter availability and frozen fees, Nebraska courts must expand certification, update rates and invest in remote platforms to ensure equal access to justice.
5 Facts About Micronesia’s Chuukese Language
With fewer than 50,000 speakers worldwide, the language belongs to the Micronesian subgroup of the Austronesian language family. It is intrinsically linked to the island's culture, environment, and history.
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.”
Amazon Prime Video Content Will Soon Be Available in Cherokee
The Cherokee Nation partners with Prime Video to dub and subtitle The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power in Cherokee. This collaboration promotes language revitalization through mainstream media.