Duolingo Launches 148 New Language Courses with AI
Duolingo launches 148 new AI-powered language courses, expanding access and accelerating learning across 28 interface languages.
RWS Holdings Shares Plunge Amid Profit Warning and Operational Challenges
Shares of RWS Holdings PLC plummeted more than 40% today following a profit warning and the release of disappointing earnings expectations. The sharp drop...
Trump to Sign Executive Order Declaring English the Official Language of the United States
In a historic first, President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order establishing English as the official language of the United States,...
Norway’s Inaugural Fosse Prize Goes to Prolific German Translator
A new prize for literary translators from the National Library of Norway has been awarded to German translator Hinrich Schmidt-Henkel, who has translated around 120 titles by a range of Norwegian authors.
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.”
Dutch Book Publisher VBK’s AI Translation Trial Sparks Debate
While VBK positions the initiative as an efficiency tool for unsold English rights, some industry professionals have expressed concerns about translation quality and work implications.
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.
Mapping Initiative Seeks to Document London’s Endangered Languages
Inspired by New York’s Endangered Language Alliance, the project proposes to chart linguistic diversity across London’s boroughs, especially in communities isolated by high housing costs and urban pressures.
ALTA Announces 2024 National Translation Award Winners
The awards recognize excellence in literary translation, celebrating works in poetry and prose for their impact on English-language literature. This year's winners include Cole Swensen and Jamie Richards.