Dual-language immersion programs call for more accessible certification process
Educators in dual-language immersion programs across the United States are calling on the Educational Testing Service (ETS) to improve language access on the company’s Praxis teacher-certification exam.
RWS shares drop 19% after BPEA abstains from takeover
RWS shares declined sharply this morning as Baring Private Equity Asia Fund VIII (BPEA) announced that it would not be making an offer for the language services provider (LSP).
Should coding count for foreign language requirements?
A bill in the Louisiana State Senate could allow schools to offer programming languages in place of a foreign language.
The Great Translation Movement translates Chinese social media, public opinion
A team of anonymous Chinese speakers is attempting to shine light on misinformation and propaganda on Chinese-language social media.
Report recommends providing language support training to UK prisoners
The Bell Foundation, a UK-based charity organization specializing in language education, has published a report highlighting the need for better language access services in the UK’s criminal justice system. Of particular interest is the organization’s finding that several prisoners currently serve as impromptu interpreters or language brokers for their non-English speaking peers, due to a lack of professional interpreters on-call.
Sustainability at the Core When Plint Appoints New CTO
GOTHENBURG, SWEDEN. Sweden based, yet truly international, language and technology company Plint has recruited Tietoevry’s Alexandra Andersson as new CTO. Andersson will lead the...
First Nations provides grants for Native American language revitalization projects
The First Nations Development Institute (FNDI) has awarded another round of grants as part of its Native Language Immersion Initiative (NLII). The grants, which range in size from $45,000 to $75,000, will promote immersion programs for six Native American languages.
Two new languages in Microsoft Translator: Somali and Zulu
Today, Microsoft is adding two new languages to Translator’s ever-growing list of languages—Somali and Zulu! Somali and Zulu text translation is available now in...
LanguageWire adds Chief Integration Officer role and appoints new COO
As COO, Signe Winther Poulsen’s responsible areas include Operational Excellence, DTP & Localization Engineering.